Min-soo
/MINSOO/
Sino-Korean compound 민수 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + soo 洙 ('river/abundance'), meaning 'rivers of heaven' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke John 7:38, 'out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water'.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Min-soo is a Christian boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Sino-Korean compound 민수 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + soo 洙 ('river/abundance'), meaning 'rivers of heaven' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke John 7:38, 'out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water'.”.
Min-soo is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Sino-Korean compound 민수 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + soo 洙 ('river/abundance'), meaning 'rivers of heaven' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke John 7:38, 'out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water'." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Korean, American families, Min-soo 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-soo
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-soo lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Min-soo's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Min-soo's saint & feast day →What does Min-soo'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-soo resonates in either tradition.
Min-soo's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Min-soo's full reading →
Does Min-soo go with your family's names?
Min-soo breaks into 1 sound: /MINSOO/. 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-soo 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-soo beside your family's names →
Names similar to Min-soo
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Min-soo
What does the name Min-soo mean?
Min-soo means "Sino-Korean compound 민수 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + soo 洙 ('river/abundance'), meaning 'rivers of heaven' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke John 7:38, 'out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water'.." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Min-soo a boy or girl name?
Min-soo is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Min-soo?
Min-soo is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Min-soo a Christian name?
Yes. Min-soo is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Min-soo mean in Korean?
Min-soo originates from Korean, where it means "Sino-Korean compound 민수 — min 旻 ('autumn heaven') + soo 洙 ('river/abundance'), meaning 'rivers of heaven' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke John 7:38, 'out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water'.."
What is the numerology of Min-soo?
Min-soo has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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