Sihoo
/S-IH-HH-OW-OW/
Generous poetic depth, from Sino-Korean si 詩 (poetry, classical verse) and hoo 厚 (thick, generous, deep). The first character recalls the classical sijo poetry of Korea, the second a depth and generosity of character, together naming a child whose poetic sensibility springs from a deep and openhanded nature.
See Sihoo scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Sihoo is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Generous poetic depth, from Sino-Korean si 詩 (poetry, classical verse) and hoo 厚 (thick, generous, deep). The first character recalls the classical sijo poetry of Korea, the second a depth and generosity of character, together naming a child whose poetic sensibility springs from a deep and openhanded nature." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Sihoo is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Korean families, Sihoo carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Sihoo
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 Sihoo resonates in either tradition.
How Sihoo sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Sihoo breaks down into 5 phonemes: /S-IH-HH-OW-OW/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sihoo — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Sihoo
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Names similar to Sihoo
If Sihoo resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Buddhist boy names, common in Korean families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist boy names that open with the same syllables as Sihoo
Common questions about Sihoo
What does the name Sihoo mean?
Sihoo means "Generous poetic depth, from Sino-Korean si 詩 (poetry, classical verse) and hoo 厚 (thick, generous, deep). The first character recalls the classical sijo poetry of Korea, the second a depth and generosity of character, together naming a child whose poetic sensibility springs from a deep and openhanded nature.." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Sihoo a boy or girl name?
Sihoo is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sihoo?
Sihoo is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean families.
What are common nicknames for Sihoo?
Common short forms of Sihoo include Si.
What is the numerology of Sihoo?
Sihoo has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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