Soo-bin
/SOOBIN/
Sino-Korean compound 수빈 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + bin 彬 ('refined/scholarly'), meaning 'refined excellence' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke 2 Timothy 2:15, 'a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth'.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Soo-bin is a Christian girl name of Korean origin, meaning “Sino-Korean compound 수빈 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + bin 彬 ('refined/scholarly'), meaning 'refined excellence' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke 2 Timothy 2:15, 'a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth'.”.
Soo-bin is a girl's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Sino-Korean compound 수빈 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + bin 彬 ('refined/scholarly'), meaning 'refined excellence' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke 2 Timothy 2:15, 'a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth'." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Korean, American families, Soo-bin 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 Soo-bin
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. Soo-bin lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Soo-bin's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Soo-bin's saint & feast day →What does Soo-bin'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 Soo-bin resonates in either tradition.
Soo-bin'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 Soo-bin's full reading →
Does Soo-bin go with your family's names?
Soo-bin breaks into 1 sound: /SOOBIN/. 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 Soo-bin 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 Soo-bin beside your family's names →
Names similar to Soo-bin
If Soo-bin 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
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Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Wisdom cluster
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Common questions about Soo-bin
What does the name Soo-bin mean?
Soo-bin means "Sino-Korean compound 수빈 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + bin 彬 ('refined/scholarly'), meaning 'refined excellence' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke 2 Timothy 2:15, 'a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth'.." It is a girl name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Soo-bin a boy or girl name?
Soo-bin is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Soo-bin?
Soo-bin is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Soo-bin a Christian name?
Yes. Soo-bin is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Soo-bin mean in Korean?
Soo-bin originates from Korean, where it means "Sino-Korean compound 수빈 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + bin 彬 ('refined/scholarly'), meaning 'refined excellence' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke 2 Timothy 2:15, 'a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth'.."
What is the numerology of Soo-bin?
Soo-bin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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