Ji-Ho

/JH-IY-HH-OW/

Boy BuddhistChristian Korean origin KoreanAmerican

Wise and great — Ji-Ho (지호) typically combines 지 (ji, 'wisdom' or 'knowledge') with 호 (ho, 'great' or 'tiger').

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Yes — Ji-Ho is a Buddhist boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Wise and great — Ji-Ho (지호) typically combines 지 (ji, 'wisdom' or 'knowledge') with 호 (ho, 'great' or 'tiger').”. It also appears in Christian tradition.

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Birth starAuspicious for your baby?

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NumerologyDestiny 9, matched to you

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MeaningThe Wisdom cluster

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HeritageBuddhist + family-tree fit

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UniquenessFamiliar vs rare

Meaning & origin

Ji-Ho is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Wise and great — Ji-Ho (지호) typically combines 지 (ji, 'wisdom' or 'knowledge') with 호 (ho, 'great' or 'tiger')." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.

Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Ji-Ho is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among Korean, American, European families, Ji-Ho carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

What's Ji-Ho'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. Ji-Ho opens with “Ji.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.

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NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Ji-Ho aligns with — and how strongly it scores.

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What does Ji-Ho'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 Ji-Ho resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean

compassion and humanitarian service

Chaldean

freedom and adventurous change

Ji-Ho's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ji-Ho's full reading →

Does Ji-Ho go with your family's names?

Ji-Ho breaks into 4 sounds: /JH-IY-HH-OW/. 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 Ji-Ho 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 Ji-Ho beside your family's names →

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Ji-Ho — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

Variants across cultures

Ji-Ho appears in different forms across languages and traditions. Each variant carries the same root meaning with a distinct sound and spelling shaped by local phonology.

Names similar to Ji-Ho

If Ji-Ho 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 Buddhist boy names, common in Korean families

Liam

Irish diminutive of William (Uilliam), from Germanic 'wil' (will) + 'helm' (helmet). Global phenomenon.

Noah

Rest, comfort, repose, from Hebrew Noach, linked to the root meaning to rest or bring relief. Borne in scripture by the builder of the ark who outlasted the flood, it has stayed in continuous Western use and now sits among the most-given boys' names worldwide.

Aarav

From Sanskrit 'arava' (peaceful, calm) or 'rav' (sound, musical note).

Oliver

From Latin olivarius (olive tree cultivator) or from the Frankish Olivier.

Sharing the same meaning

Other Buddhist boy names from the Wisdom cluster

Alfie

Elf counsel, wise advisor — the boyish form of Alfred. A name that's simultaneously cheeky and wise, playful and serious.

Hugo

Mind, intellect, the bright spirit of a keen thinker — Hugo descends from the Frankish word for mind and has been carried by dukes, saints, and one of the greatest novelists in the French language. It is a name that respects intelligence above all other qualities, a compact tribute to the power of thought, and a wager that this child's greatest weapon will be the one between his ears

Ethan

Strong, enduring, firm, the Old Testament sage whose wisdom was second only to Solomon's — Ethan the Ezrahite is named in 1 Kings as one of the wisest men of his era, and Psalm 89 is attributed to him

Names that sound similar

Buddhist boy names that open with the same syllables as Ji-Ho

Jiho

Wisdom and greatness — ji (wisdom) + ho (greatness). Expansive intelligence

Jihoon

Wisdom and merit — a Korean name from the Sino-Korean roots ji (智, wisdom, knowledge) and hoon (勳, merit, distinguished service). It pairs a sharp, discerning mind with the idea of achievement earned through worthy deeds, a combination Korean families favour for a son expected to both think and accomplish.

Jiwon

A Korean masculine name typically written with hanja pairing ji (wisdom, will — 志 or 智) and won (source, origin — 源 or garden/park 園). The combination ji-won (志源) suggests one whose will and wisdom spring from a deep source; other readings pair wisdom with a beginning or origin, giving the name a quality of purposeful depth.

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Common questions about Ji-Ho

What does the name Ji-Ho mean?

Ji-Ho means "Wise and great — Ji-Ho (지호) typically combines 지 (ji, 'wisdom' or 'knowledge') with 호 (ho, 'great' or 'tiger').." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.

Is Ji-Ho a boy or girl name?

Ji-Ho is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Ji-Ho?

Ji-Ho is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean, American, European families.

Is Ji-Ho a Buddhist name?

Yes. Ji-Ho is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Korean origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.

What does Ji-Ho mean in Korean?

Ji-Ho originates from Korean, where it means "Wise and great — Ji-Ho (지호) typically combines 지 (ji, 'wisdom' or 'knowledge') with 호 (ho, 'great' or 'tiger').."

What are common nicknames for Ji-Ho?

Common short forms of Ji-Ho include Ji.

What is the numerology of Ji-Ho?

Ji-Ho has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.

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