Minho
/M-IH-N-HH-OW/
Clever and vast — a Korean name from min (敏, quick, clever) and ho (浩, vast, magnificent). It joins a nimble, bright intelligence to an expansive, open spirit, naming a son whose sharpness is matched by largeness of character and breadth of horizon.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Minho is a Buddhist boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Clever and vast — a Korean name from min (敏, quick, clever) and ho (浩, vast, magnificent). It joins a nimble, bright intelligence to an expansive, open spirit, naming a son whose sharpness is matched by largeness of character and breadth of horizon.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Minho is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Clever and vast — a Korean name from min (敏, quick, clever) and ho (浩, vast, magnificent). It joins a nimble, bright intelligence to an expansive, open spirit, naming a son whose sharpness is matched by largeness of character and breadth of horizon." and belongs to the Unique cluster — rare names — carefully chosen and rarely heard.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Minho is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Korean families, Minho carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Minho in the Buddhist tradition
Buddhist names often carry a virtue to aspire to — peace, wisdom, compassion. Minho means “Clever and vast — a Korean name from min (敏, quick, clever) and ho (浩, vast, magnificent). It joins a nimble, bright intelligence to an expansive, open spirit, naming a son whose sharpness is matched by largeness of character and breadth of horizon.”, with Korean roots.
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See Minho's full reading →What does Minho'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 Minho resonates in either tradition.
Minho's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Minho's full reading →
Does Minho go with your family's names?
Minho breaks into 5 sounds: /M-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 Minho 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 Minho beside your family's names →
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Minho
What does the name Minho mean?
Minho means "Clever and vast — a Korean name from min (敏, quick, clever) and ho (浩, vast, magnificent). It joins a nimble, bright intelligence to an expansive, open spirit, naming a son whose sharpness is matched by largeness of character and breadth of horizon.." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Minho a boy or girl name?
Minho is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Minho?
Minho is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean families.
Is Minho a Buddhist name?
Yes. Minho is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Korean origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Minho mean in Korean?
Minho originates from Korean, where it means "Clever and vast — a Korean name from min (敏, quick, clever) and ho (浩, vast, magnificent). It joins a nimble, bright intelligence to an expansive, open spirit, naming a son whose sharpness is matched by largeness of character and breadth of horizon.."
What is the numerology of Minho?
Minho has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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