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Hanja Names for 'Virtue'

A name that shines through a lifetime

德, 義, 信 — the constants of the Eastern gentleman. Names that carve unchanging value across a lifetime. The faster the world changes, the deeper the name.

5 Recommended Hanja

德

덕

Virtue

15 strokes

彳 + 直 + 心 → "walking with an upright heart." The highest Eastern virtue.

💍 Suggested Pairings

德秀 — virtue + excellence 在德 — exist + virtue

義

의

Righteousness

13 strokes

羊 (sheep, sacred) + 我 (self) → "sacred selfhood." The 義 of 正義 (justice).

💍 Suggested Pairings

在義 — exist + righteousness 義燦 — righteousness + brilliant

信

신

Trust, faith

9 strokes

人 + 言 → "a person's word is faith." The 信 of 信賴 (trust).

💍 Suggested Pairings

在信 — exist + trust 信宇 — trust + universe

禮

례

Courtesy, ritual

18 strokes

示 + 豊 → "sacred ritual." The 禮 of 禮儀 (courtesy).

💍 Suggested Pairings

禮眞 — courtesy + truth 在禮 — exist + courtesy

誠

성

Sincerity

13 strokes

言 + 成 → "the word fulfilled." The 誠 of 精誠 (sincerity). The essence of truth.

💍 Suggested Pairings

在誠 — exist + sincerity 誠勳 — sincerity + merit

💡 Naming Checklist

Does the meaning fit your family's values? — You'll say this name for a lifetime.
Does the sound flow with the surname? — Some combinations feel forced.
Avoid negative connotations. — Even good-sounding names can have unfortunate meanings.
Stroke count balance? — Traditional naming uses stroke totals; consult a specialist if interested.
Is the hanja registrable? — Check Korea's 8,142 official name-use hanja list.