Min-kyu
/MINKYU/
Sino-Korean compound 민규 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + kyu 圭 ('jade tablet/precious stone'), meaning 'precious heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke the kingdom of heaven as the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:46).
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Min-kyu is a Christian boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Sino-Korean compound 민규 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + kyu 圭 ('jade tablet/precious stone'), meaning 'precious heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke the kingdom of heaven as the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:46).”.
Min-kyu is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Sino-Korean compound 민규 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + kyu 圭 ('jade tablet/precious stone'), meaning 'precious heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke the kingdom of heaven as the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:46)." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Korean, American families, Min-kyu carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Min-kyu
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Min-kyu lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Min-kyu's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Min-kyu's saint & feast day →What does Min-kyu'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 Min-kyu resonates in either tradition.
Min-kyu's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Min-kyu's full reading →
Does Min-kyu go with your family's names?
Min-kyu breaks into 1 sound: /MINKYU/. 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 Min-kyu 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 Min-kyu beside your family's names →
Names similar to Min-kyu
If Min-kyu resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Min-kyu
What does the name Min-kyu mean?
Min-kyu means "Sino-Korean compound 민규 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + kyu 圭 ('jade tablet/precious stone'), meaning 'precious heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke the kingdom of heaven as the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:46).." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Min-kyu a boy or girl name?
Min-kyu is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Min-kyu?
Min-kyu is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Min-kyu a Christian name?
Yes. Min-kyu is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Min-kyu mean in Korean?
Min-kyu originates from Korean, where it means "Sino-Korean compound 민규 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + kyu 圭 ('jade tablet/precious stone'), meaning 'precious heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke the kingdom of heaven as the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:46).."
What is the numerology of Min-kyu?
Min-kyu has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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