Dong-gun

Dong-gun, often romanized from the Korean name 동건, is a masculine given name in Korea. It is a relatively common name and does not have a single, universally accepted meaning. The meaning is dependent on the specific Hanja (Chinese characters) used to write the name. Different Hanja combinations will result in vastly different meanings.

The name is composed of two syllables: "Dong" and "Gun".

• Dong (동): Can be represented by various Hanja, carrying meanings such as "east," "movement," "copper," or "together."

• Gun (건): Can also be represented by various Hanja, with meanings like "to build," "strong," "healthy," "dry," or "heaven."

Therefore, the overall meaning of the name relies entirely on the specific Hanja chosen by the parents when registering the child's name. It is crucial to know the corresponding Hanja to determine the intended significance. Due to the ambiguity without knowing the Hanja, it is impossible to provide a definitive meaning of "Dong-gun" in isolation.