eun

eun · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A Korean given name, typically unisex, meaning "silver," "grace," "kindness," or "mercy" depending on the hanja (Chinese characters) used.

  2. 2.

    A Korean surname, though less common than as a given name element.

Related words

See also: Korean, name

Etymology

From Korean eun (은), which can represent various hanja characters including 銀 ("silver"), 恩 ("grace, kindness"), or 殷 ("flourishing"). Often used as a component in compound Korean names.