Sunghoon
/S-AH-NG-HH-UW-N/
Accomplished and meritorious — sung (accomplished) + hoon (merit). Earned distinction
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Yes — Sunghoon is a Buddhist boy name of Korean origin, meaning “Accomplished and meritorious — sung (accomplished) + hoon (merit). Earned distinction”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Sunghoon is a boy's name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Accomplished and meritorious — sung (accomplished) + hoon (merit). Earned distinction" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Buddhist heritage, Sunghoon is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Korean families, Sunghoon carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Sunghoon'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. Sunghoon opens with “Su.” 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 Sunghoon aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Sunghoon's birth-star reading →What does Sunghoon'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 Sunghoon resonates in either tradition.
Sunghoon's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sunghoon's full reading →
Does Sunghoon go with your family's names?
Sunghoon breaks into 6 sounds: /S-AH-NG-HH-UW-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 Sunghoon 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 Sunghoon beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sunghoon — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Sunghoon
If Sunghoon 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
Sharing the same meaning
Other Buddhist boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Buddhist boy names that open with the same syllables as Sunghoon
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Common questions about Sunghoon
What does the name Sunghoon mean?
Sunghoon means "Accomplished and meritorious — sung (accomplished) + hoon (merit). Earned distinction." It is a boy name of Korean origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Sunghoon a boy or girl name?
Sunghoon is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sunghoon?
Sunghoon is of Korean origin, used in Buddhist, Christian traditions, commonly among Korean families.
Is Sunghoon a Buddhist name?
Yes. Sunghoon is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Korean origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Sunghoon mean in Korean?
Sunghoon originates from Korean, where it means "Accomplished and meritorious — sung (accomplished) + hoon (merit). Earned distinction."
What are common nicknames for Sunghoon?
Common short forms of Sunghoon include Suni, Sung.
What is the numerology of Sunghoon?
Sunghoon has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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