Jimin
/JH-IY-M-IH-N/
A Korean name whose meaning is determined by the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen by the family. Common combinations include 智 (ji, 'wisdom') + 旻 (min, 'sky') for 'wisdom of the sky,' or 志 (ji, 'will/aspiration') + 旼 (min, 'gentle/peaceful'), giving a sense of 'gentle ambition.' The name is gender-neutral in Korean naming practice and carries a consistently bright, aspirational character across its most popular character combinations.
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Yes — Jimin is a Buddhist unisex name of Korean origin, meaning “A Korean name whose meaning is determined by the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen by the family. Common combinations include 智 (ji, 'wisdom') + 旻 (min, 'sky') for 'wisdom of the sky,' or 志 (ji, 'will/aspiration') + 旼 (min, 'gentle/peaceful'), giving a sense of 'gentle ambition.' The name is gender-neutral in Korean naming practice and carries a consistently bright, aspirational character across its most popular character combinations.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Jimin is a unisex's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "A Korean name whose meaning is determined by the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen by the family. Common combinations include 智 (ji, 'wisdom') + 旻 (min, 'sky') for 'wisdom of the sky,' or 志 (ji, 'will/aspiration') + 旼 (min, 'gentle/peaceful'), giving a sense of 'gentle ambition.' The name is gender-neutral in Korean naming practice and carries a consistently bright, aspirational character across its most popular character combinations." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Jimin is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Korean families, Jimin carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Jimin'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. Jimin opens with “Ji.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Jimin aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Jimin's birth-star reading →What does Jimin'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 Jimin resonates in either tradition.
Jimin's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jimin's full reading →
Does Jimin go with your family's names?
Jimin breaks into 5 sounds: /JH-IY-M-IH-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 Jimin 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 Jimin beside your family's names →
Names similar to Jimin
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Common questions about Jimin
What does the name Jimin mean?
Jimin means "A Korean name whose meaning is determined by the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen by the family. Common combinations include 智 (ji, 'wisdom') + 旻 (min, 'sky') for 'wisdom of the sky,' or 志 (ji, 'will/aspiration') + 旼 (min, 'gentle/peaceful'), giving a sense of 'gentle ambition.' The name is gender-neutral in Korean naming practice and carries a consistently bright, aspirational character across its most popular character combinations.." It is a unisex name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Jimin a boy or girl name?
Jimin is a unisex name, used for any gender.
What is the origin of the name Jimin?
Jimin is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean families.
Is Jimin a Buddhist name?
Yes. Jimin is a unisex name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Korean origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Jimin mean in Korean?
Jimin originates from Korean, where it means "A Korean name whose meaning is determined by the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen by the family. Common combinations include 智 (ji, 'wisdom') + 旻 (min, 'sky') for 'wisdom of the sky,' or 志 (ji, 'will/aspiration') + 旼 (min, 'gentle/peaceful'), giving a sense of 'gentle ambition.' The name is gender-neutral in Korean naming practice and carries a consistently bright, aspirational character across its most popular character combinations.."
What is the numerology of Jimin?
Jimin has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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