Ri Ji-ye

Ri Ji-ye is a Korean personal name, typically written with the hanja 李知藝. It is most commonly a female name.

• Meaning: The name combines the surname 李 (Ri), which is one of the most common Korean surnames, typically meaning "plum" or "official," with the given name 知藝 (Ji-ye). 知 (Ji) commonly translates to "know," "wisdom," or "knowledge," while 藝 (Ye) generally refers to "art," "skill," or "talent." Therefore, the name roughly translates to "knowing art," "wise talent," or a similar combination suggesting someone with artistic talent and intellectual understanding.

• Usage: As a given name, Ri Ji-ye is relatively uncommon but not exceptionally rare in South Korea. Its components suggest a name intended to convey intelligence and artistic ability or appreciation.

• Hanja: The specific hanja used to write the name can vary, affecting the precise nuance of the meaning, but 李知藝 is the most prevalent form.

• Romanization: While "Ri Ji-ye" is a common Romanization, other variations exist depending on the Romanization system used (e.g., Revised Romanization, McCune-Reischauer).