Eun (Korean given name)

Eun is a Korean given name, typically (though not exclusively) feminine. Like most Korean given names, it is usually composed of two Sino-Korean morphemes, each written with a single hanja. The meaning of the name depends entirely on the hanja chosen to represent each syllable.

Due to the large number of hanja available, the possible combinations and meanings of the name are extensive. Common hanja used for "Eun" (은) include:

• 恩 (eun): kindness, grace, favor, mercy. This is one of the most frequently used hanja for this syllable in given names.
• 銀 (eun): silver, money. This hanja may evoke images of preciousness and wealth.
• 隱 (eun): hidden, secluded, secret. Less common, but can convey a sense of mystery or introversion.
• 垠 (eun): border, limit, boundary. This hanja is relatively rare in given names.
• 誾 (eun): amiable, affable, modest. This hanja implies a friendly and approachable personality.

The second syllable's hanja further refines the meaning of the name. Therefore, without knowing the specific hanja used to write a person's name, it's impossible to accurately determine its intended meaning.

As with other Korean names, the romanization of "Eun" can vary slightly depending on the romanization system used (e.g., Revised Romanization, McCune-Reischauer). The Revised Romanization is the official standard and renders the name as "Eun."