Jinho
/JH-IH-N-HH-OW/
A Korean masculine name typically written with hanja pairing jin (truth, precious — 眞 or pearl 珍) and ho (broad, vast — 昊 or lake/good 鎬). The combination jin-ho (眞昊) expresses a wish for a son of true and expansive character; the sky or vastness character gives the name an aspirational openness that complements the groundedness of truth or preciousness.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jinho is a Buddhist boy name of Korean origin, meaning “A Korean masculine name typically written with hanja pairing jin (truth, precious — 眞 or pearl 珍) and ho (broad, vast — 昊 or lake/good 鎬). The combination jin-ho (眞昊) expresses a wish for a son of true and expansive character; the sky or vastness character gives the name an aspirational openness that complements the groundedness of truth or preciousness.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Jinho is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "A Korean masculine name typically written with hanja pairing jin (truth, precious — 眞 or pearl 珍) and ho (broad, vast — 昊 or lake/good 鎬). The combination jin-ho (眞昊) expresses a wish for a son of true and expansive character; the sky or vastness character gives the name an aspirational openness that complements the groundedness of truth or preciousness." and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Jinho is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Korean families, Jinho carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Jinho in the Buddhist tradition
Buddhist names often carry a virtue to aspire to — peace, wisdom, compassion. Jinho means “A Korean masculine name typically written with hanja pairing jin (truth, precious — 眞 or pearl 珍) and ho (broad, vast — 昊 or lake/good 鎬). The combination jin-ho (眞昊) expresses a wish for a son of true and expansive character; the sky or vastness character gives the name an aspirational openness that complements the groundedness of truth or preciousness.”, with Korean roots.
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See Jinho's full reading →What does Jinho's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Jinho resonates in either tradition.
Jinho's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jinho's full reading →
Does Jinho go with your family's names?
Jinho breaks into 5 sounds: /JH-IH-N-HH-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Jinho sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Jinho beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Jinho
What does the name Jinho mean?
Jinho means "A Korean masculine name typically written with hanja pairing jin (truth, precious — 眞 or pearl 珍) and ho (broad, vast — 昊 or lake/good 鎬). The combination jin-ho (眞昊) expresses a wish for a son of true and expansive character; the sky or vastness character gives the name an aspirational openness that complements the groundedness of truth or preciousness.." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Jinho a boy or girl name?
Jinho is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Jinho?
Jinho is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean families.
Is Jinho a Buddhist name?
Yes. Jinho is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Korean origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Jinho mean in Korean?
Jinho originates from Korean, where it means "A Korean masculine name typically written with hanja pairing jin (truth, precious — 眞 or pearl 珍) and ho (broad, vast — 昊 or lake/good 鎬). The combination jin-ho (眞昊) expresses a wish for a son of true and expansive character; the sky or vastness character gives the name an aspirational openness that complements the groundedness of truth or preciousness.."
What is the numerology of Jinho?
Jinho has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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