Young-jae

Young-jae is a Korean given name, typically masculine. It can be written in Hangul as 영재. The meaning of the name varies depending on the Hanja (Chinese characters) used to represent each syllable. Common Hanja combinations and associated meanings include, but are not limited to:

• 英 (yeong): Flower, petal, brave, hero, outstanding, England
• 永 (yeong): Eternal, perpetual, forever
• 榮 (yeong): Glory, honor, flourish, prosper
• 宰 (jae): Govern, manage, rule, minister, official
• 才 (jae): Talent, ability, gift

The specific combination of Hanja characters chosen by parents for their child's name often reflects their hopes and aspirations for the child's future. Therefore, understanding the intended meaning of a particular "Young-jae" requires knowing the specific Hanja used in that individual's name. The name is relatively common in South Korea.