Korean name to English spelling

Enter a Korean name to compare Romanized surname and given-name spellings.

How to compare a Korean name in Roman letters

Start by confirming the actual surname, especially if two-syllable surnames are possible. Then compare surname spellings and the spelling of each given-name syllable.

The score helps order surname options. A generated spelling is a comparison aid; if a passport already exists, check its recorded name before filling in a ticket or other document.

For personal names, the National Institute of Korean Language’s Romanization rules put the surname before the given name and allow a hyphen between given-name syllables. For passport applications, check the separate Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance. Both source documents are in Korean.