Yong-soo
/YONGSOO/
Sino-Korean compound 용수 — yong 龍 ('dragon') or 用 ('use') + soo 洙 ('river'), meaning 'mighty river' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke Ezekiel 47, 'waters issued out from under the threshold of the house'.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Yong-soo is a Christian boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Sino-Korean compound 용수 — yong 龍 ('dragon') or 用 ('use') + soo 洙 ('river'), meaning 'mighty river' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke Ezekiel 47, 'waters issued out from under the threshold of the house'.”.
Yong-soo is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Sino-Korean compound 용수 — yong 龍 ('dragon') or 用 ('use') + soo 洙 ('river'), meaning 'mighty river' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke Ezekiel 47, 'waters issued out from under the threshold of the house'." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Korean, American families, Yong-soo 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-soo
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-soo lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Yong-soo's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Yong-soo's saint & feast day →What does Yong-soo'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-soo resonates in either tradition.
Yong-soo's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Yong-soo's full reading →
Does Yong-soo go with your family's names?
Yong-soo breaks into 1 sound: /YONGSOO/. 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-soo 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-soo beside your family's names →
Names similar to Yong-soo
If Yong-soo resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Yong-soo
What does the name Yong-soo mean?
Yong-soo means "Sino-Korean compound 용수 — yong 龍 ('dragon') or 用 ('use') + soo 洙 ('river'), meaning 'mighty river' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke Ezekiel 47, 'waters issued out from under the threshold of the house'.." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Yong-soo a boy or girl name?
Yong-soo is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Yong-soo?
Yong-soo is of Korean origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Korean, American families.
Is Yong-soo a Christian name?
Yes. Yong-soo is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Korean origin.
What does Yong-soo mean in Korean?
Yong-soo originates from Korean, where it means "Sino-Korean compound 용수 — yong 龍 ('dragon') or 用 ('use') + soo 洙 ('river'), meaning 'mighty river' — adopted by Korean Christian families to evoke Ezekiel 47, 'waters issued out from under the threshold of the house'.."
What is the numerology of Yong-soo?
Yong-soo has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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