Baekhyun
/B-AA-EH-K-HH-Y-UH-N/
A hundred virtues, from Sino-Korean baek 百 (hundred) and hyun 賢 (worthy, virtuous, sage). The number hundred signifies completeness and fullness, so the name evokes a full and abundant measure of sagely virtue, naming a child to be replete with worth and wisdom in every form.
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Yes — Baekhyun is a Buddhist boy name of Korean origin, meaning “A hundred virtues, from Sino-Korean baek 百 (hundred) and hyun 賢 (worthy, virtuous, sage). The number hundred signifies completeness and fullness, so the name evokes a full and abundant measure of sagely virtue, naming a child to be replete with worth and wisdom in every form.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Baekhyun is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "A hundred virtues, from Sino-Korean baek 百 (hundred) and hyun 賢 (worthy, virtuous, sage). The number hundred signifies completeness and fullness, so the name evokes a full and abundant measure of sagely virtue, naming a child to be replete with worth and wisdom in every form." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Baekhyun is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Korean families, Baekhyun carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Baekhyun's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Baekhyun opens with “Ba.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Baekhyun's birth-star reading →What does Baekhyun'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 Baekhyun resonates in either tradition.
Baekhyun's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Baekhyun's full reading →
Does Baekhyun go with your family's names?
Baekhyun breaks into 8 sounds: /B-AA-EH-K-HH-Y-UH-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 Baekhyun 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 Baekhyun beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Baekhyun — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Baekhyun
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Baekhyun
What does the name Baekhyun mean?
Baekhyun means "A hundred virtues, from Sino-Korean baek 百 (hundred) and hyun 賢 (worthy, virtuous, sage). The number hundred signifies completeness and fullness, so the name evokes a full and abundant measure of sagely virtue, naming a child to be replete with worth and wisdom in every form.." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Baekhyun a boy or girl name?
Baekhyun is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Baekhyun?
Baekhyun is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean families.
Is Baekhyun a Buddhist name?
Yes. Baekhyun is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Korean origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Baekhyun mean in Korean?
Baekhyun originates from Korean, where it means "A hundred virtues, from Sino-Korean baek 百 (hundred) and hyun 賢 (worthy, virtuous, sage). The number hundred signifies completeness and fullness, so the name evokes a full and abundant measure of sagely virtue, naming a child to be replete with worth and wisdom in every form.."
What are common nicknames for Baekhyun?
Common short forms of Baekhyun include Baek.
What is the numerology of Baekhyun?
Baekhyun has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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