So-yul

Origin and meaning of So-yul

So-yul (소율) joins 素 (so), 'simple, pure, essential', with 律 (yul), 'law, rhythm, harmony', for a meaning close to 'essential harmony'; the variant with 昭 (so), 'bright, clear', is also used, shifting the sense toward 'harmonious clarity'. As with most two-syllable Korean names, the exact reading depends on the hanja parents choose. It is a recently trendy girls' name in South Korea, loved for its delicate, modern sound.