Suho

Meaning & origin

Suho is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Protector, guardian, from Sino-Korean su 守 (to guard, to watch over) and ho 護 (to protect, to defend). The two characters together form the ordinary Korean word for guardian, and the same compound names the protective tutelary deities (suho-shin) of Korean folk belief, making this a steadfast, watchful name." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.

Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Suho is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among Korean families, Suho carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of Suho

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 Suho resonates in either tradition.

How Suho sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Suho breaks down into 4 phonemes: /S-UH-HH-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 Suho — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

The six signals, applied to Suho

NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Suho maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.