Kyung-ju (name)

Kyung-ju, also spelled Gyeongju, is a Korean surname and a given name. As a surname, it is relatively rare, with its origins traced to the ancient city of Gyeongju, the former capital of the Silla kingdom. Individuals with the surname typically claim lineage back to the ruling families or notable figures associated with that historic region.

As a given name, Kyung-ju can be used for both males and females, although it is more commonly used for females. The name is composed of two Sino-Korean morphemes: "Kyung" (경), which can have various meanings depending on the hanja used, often relating to respect, admiration, or scenery; and "Ju" (주), which also has multiple possible meanings depending on the hanja, commonly signifying pearl, jewel, or circumference. Therefore, the meaning of the name varies depending on the specific hanja characters chosen to represent it.