Soo-hyun

Soo-hyun (수현) is a Korean given name, most often used for females, but sometimes for males. As with most Korean names, Soo-hyun is composed of two Sino-Korean roots, each written with a single Hangul syllable. The meaning of the name depends on the specific hanja (Chinese characters) used to write each syllable. There are numerous combinations possible, resulting in a diverse range of meanings.

Common hanja combinations for "Soo" (수) include:

• 秀 (수): elegant, outstanding, excellent
• 洙 (수): river name
• 修 (수): cultivate, repair, study

Common hanja combinations for "Hyun" (현) include:

• 賢 (현): virtuous, wise, intelligent
• 炫 (현): dazzling, radiant, shining
• 鉉 (현): a stringed instrument's tuning peg; balance
• 顯 (현): evident, clear, obvious

Therefore, the specific meaning of a person's name can only be determined by knowing the individual hanja used in their given name, which are typically registered at birth. The pronunciation remains the same regardless of the characters used.

The name is relatively common in South Korea and can be found across different generations. Prominent individuals named Soo-hyun include actors and other public figures.