Koon-Hee as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Koon-Hee

What is the meaning of the name Koon-Hee ?

The baby name Koon-Hee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOON-hee (approx. English IPA: /ˈkuːnhiː/; Korean approximation: [ɡɯn.çi]).

Koon-Hee is Korean in Origin.

Koon-Hee is a Korean compound given name formed from Sino-Korean elements. The second syllable, Hee (희), is a classic name morpheme meaning joy, brightness, or hope, depending on the chosen hanja, commonly 喜 (joy), 熙 (radiance), or 希 (hope). The first syllable written as Koon reflects elements variously romanized as Kun, Keon, or Gun, tied to hanja such as 健 (healthy/strong), 建 (establish), 均 (balanced), or 君 (gentleman/lord). As with most Korean names, the precise meaning hinges on the specific characters selected by the family.

A unisex choice, Koon-Hee has been especially familiar since the mid–20th century through prominent bearers like business leader Lee Kun-hee and public figure Kim Keon-hee. Spelling varies across systems and diaspora usage: Kun-hee, Keon-hee, Gun-hee, Geon-hui, and the unhyphenated Koonhee all occur. In Hangul, it is often written 건희 (with other possibilities), and hyphenation follows the standard two-syllable Korean name style.