Yong-jin
/YONGJIN/
Sino-Korean compound 용진 — yong 勇 ('courage/bravery') + jin 進 ('advance/progress'), meaning 'brave advance' — used by Korean Pentecostal families to evoke Joshua 1:9, 'Be strong and of good courage'.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Yong-jin is a Christian boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Sino-Korean compound 용진 — yong 勇 ('courage/bravery') + jin 進 ('advance/progress'), meaning 'brave advance' — used by Korean Pentecostal families to evoke Joshua 1:9, 'Be strong and of good courage'.”.
Yong-jin is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Sino-Korean compound 용진 — yong 勇 ('courage/bravery') + jin 進 ('advance/progress'), meaning 'brave advance' — used by Korean Pentecostal families to evoke Joshua 1:9, 'Be strong and of good courage'." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Korean, American families, Yong-jin 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 Yong-jin
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. Yong-jin lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Yong-jin's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Yong-jin's saint & feast day →What does Yong-jin'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 Yong-jin resonates in either tradition.
Yong-jin'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 Yong-jin's full reading →
Does Yong-jin go with your family's names?
Yong-jin breaks into 1 sound: /YONGJIN/. 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 Yong-jin 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 Yong-jin beside your family's names →
Names similar to Yong-jin
If Yong-jin 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 boy names, common in Korean families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
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Common questions about Yong-jin
What does the name Yong-jin mean?
Yong-jin means "Sino-Korean compound 용진 — yong 勇 ('courage/bravery') + jin 進 ('advance/progress'), meaning 'brave advance' — used by Korean Pentecostal families to evoke Joshua 1:9, 'Be strong and of good courage'.." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Yong-jin a boy or girl name?
Yong-jin is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Yong-jin?
Yong-jin is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Yong-jin a Christian name?
Yes. Yong-jin is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Yong-jin mean in Korean?
Yong-jin originates from Korean, where it means "Sino-Korean compound 용진 — yong 勇 ('courage/bravery') + jin 進 ('advance/progress'), meaning 'brave advance' — used by Korean Pentecostal families to evoke Joshua 1:9, 'Be strong and of good courage'.."
What is the numerology of Yong-jin?
Yong-jin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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