Sun-young
/SUNYOUNG/
Sino-Korean compound 선영 — sun 善 ('good/virtuous') + young 永 ('eternal'), meaning 'eternal goodness' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Psalm 23:6, 'goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life'.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sun-young is a Christian girl name of Korean origin, meaning “Sino-Korean compound 선영 — sun 善 ('good/virtuous') + young 永 ('eternal'), meaning 'eternal goodness' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Psalm 23:6, 'goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life'.”.
Sun-young is a girl's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Sino-Korean compound 선영 — sun 善 ('good/virtuous') + young 永 ('eternal'), meaning 'eternal goodness' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Psalm 23:6, 'goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life'." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Korean, American families, Sun-young 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 Sun-young
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. Sun-young lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Sun-young's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Sun-young's saint & feast day →What does Sun-young'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 Sun-young resonates in either tradition.
Sun-young's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sun-young's full reading →
Does Sun-young go with your family's names?
Sun-young breaks into 1 sound: /SUNYOUNG/. 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 Sun-young 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 Sun-young beside your family's names →
Names similar to Sun-young
If Sun-young 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 Christian girl names, common in Korean families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nobility cluster
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Common questions about Sun-young
What does the name Sun-young mean?
Sun-young means "Sino-Korean compound 선영 — sun 善 ('good/virtuous') + young 永 ('eternal'), meaning 'eternal goodness' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Psalm 23:6, 'goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life'.." It is a girl name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Sun-young a boy or girl name?
Sun-young is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Sun-young?
Sun-young is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Sun-young a Christian name?
Yes. Sun-young is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Sun-young mean in Korean?
Sun-young originates from Korean, where it means "Sino-Korean compound 선영 — sun 善 ('good/virtuous') + young 永 ('eternal'), meaning 'eternal goodness' — used by Korean Christian families to evoke Psalm 23:6, 'goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life'.."
What is the numerology of Sun-young?
Sun-young has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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