Meaning & Origin
Jinu is a boy's baby name of Korean origin, commonly written with hanja meaning 'wisdom' (jin, 珍 or 智) and 'universe' or 'friend' (nu/noo), though the exact meaning depends on the hanja chosen by parents. It is a traditional Korean given name with modern appeal.
Short, clean, and easy to pronounce across languages, Jinu travels well internationally. In Korean naming tradition, the meaning is determined by the specific characters selected, making it a highly personal name whose depth is revealed in its written form. For Korean and Korean-diaspora families, Jinu offers both cultural authenticity and contemporary brevity.