Sunghoon

Meaning & origin

Sunghoon is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Accomplished and meritorious — sung (accomplished) + hoon (merit). Earned distinction" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.

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

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

Numerology of Sunghoon

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 Sunghoon resonates in either tradition.

How Sunghoon sounds

NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Sunghoon breaks down into 6 phonemes: /S-AH-NG-HH-UW-N/. 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 Sunghoon — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

The six signals, applied to Sunghoon

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