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Unisex
Ji-min
lively wisdom
Origin
Korean
Used in
ko
Origin and meaning of Ji-min
Ji-min (지민) is a unisex name combining 智 (ji), 'wisdom', or 志 (ji), 'ambition', with 旻 (min), 'autumn sky', or 敏 (min), 'sharp, quick-witted': the meaning ranges from 'lively wisdom' to 'sharp ambition' depending on the hanja chosen. It is known worldwide thanks to Park Ji-min, singer and member of BTS, who made the name familiar even outside Korea. It remains widely used for both girls and boys.
Famous people
- Park Ji-min (Jimin, BTS)— singer
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