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Min-jae
sharp talent
Origin
Korean
Used in
ko
Origin and meaning of Min-jae
Min-jae (민재) joins 敏 (min), 'sharp, quick-witted, fast to learn', with 在 (jae), 'to exist, present', or 宰 (jae), 'talent, governing ability', for a meaning ranging from 'quick mind' to 'notable talent'. As with nearly all Korean names, the exact nuance depends on the hanja parents choose. It has been a very common boys' name in South Korea over the past two decades, chosen for its balanced sound and wish for lively intelligence.
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