Soo-min
/SOOMIN/
Sino-Korean compound 수민 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + min 旻 ('autumn heaven'), meaning 'excellent heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Philippians 3:14, 'I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus'.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Soo-min is a Christian girl name of Korean origin, meaning “Sino-Korean compound 수민 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + min 旻 ('autumn heaven'), meaning 'excellent heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Philippians 3:14, 'I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus'.”.
Soo-min is a girl's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Sino-Korean compound 수민 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + min 旻 ('autumn heaven'), meaning 'excellent heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Philippians 3:14, 'I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus'." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Korean, American families, Soo-min 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-min
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-min lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Soo-min's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Soo-min's saint & feast day →What does Soo-min'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-min resonates in either tradition.
Soo-min'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 Soo-min's full reading →
Does Soo-min go with your family's names?
Soo-min breaks into 1 sound: /SOOMIN/. 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-min 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-min beside your family's names →
Names similar to Soo-min
If Soo-min 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 Divine cluster
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Common questions about Soo-min
What does the name Soo-min mean?
Soo-min means "Sino-Korean compound 수민 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + min 旻 ('autumn heaven'), meaning 'excellent heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Philippians 3:14, 'I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus'.." It is a girl name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Soo-min a boy or girl name?
Soo-min is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Soo-min?
Soo-min is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Soo-min a Christian name?
Yes. Soo-min is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Soo-min mean in Korean?
Soo-min originates from Korean, where it means "Sino-Korean compound 수민 — soo 秀 ('excellent') + min 旻 ('autumn heaven'), meaning 'excellent heaven' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Philippians 3:14, 'I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus'.."
What is the numerology of Soo-min?
Soo-min has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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