Sungjin
/S-AH-NG-JH-IH-N/
Accomplished and precious — combining sung (accomplished) with jin (precious). Achievement of great value.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sungjin is a Buddhist boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Accomplished and precious — combining sung (accomplished) with jin (precious). Achievement of great value.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Sungjin is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Accomplished and precious — combining sung (accomplished) with jin (precious). Achievement of great value." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Sungjin is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Korean families, Sungjin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Sungjin in the Buddhist tradition
Buddhist names often carry a virtue to aspire to — peace, wisdom, compassion. Sungjin means “Accomplished and precious — combining sung (accomplished) with jin (precious). Achievement of great value.”, with Korean roots.
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See Sungjin's full reading →What does Sungjin'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 Sungjin resonates in either tradition.
Sungjin'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 Sungjin's full reading →
Does Sungjin go with your family's names?
Sungjin breaks into 6 sounds: /S-AH-NG-JH-IH-N/. 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 Sungjin 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 Sungjin beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sungjin — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Sungjin
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Sungjin
What does the name Sungjin mean?
Sungjin means "Accomplished and precious — combining sung (accomplished) with jin (precious). Achievement of great value.." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Sungjin a boy or girl name?
Sungjin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sungjin?
Sungjin is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean families.
Is Sungjin a Buddhist name?
Yes. Sungjin is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Korean origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Sungjin mean in Korean?
Sungjin originates from Korean, where it means "Accomplished and precious — combining sung (accomplished) with jin (precious). Achievement of great value.."
What are common nicknames for Sungjin?
Common short forms of Sungjin include Suni, Sung.
What is the numerology of Sungjin?
Sungjin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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