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Gender Masculine
Usage Korean
Scripts 순신(Korean Hangul) 舜臣(Korean Hanja)
Pronounced Pron. SUWN-SIN  [key]

Meaning & History

Medieval Korean Sacred Hero's Name. Admiral Yi Sun-Sin was the Protector of the Joseon Dynasty during the Japanese Invasions of Korea in 1592 (1592–1598). From Sino-Korean 舜 (shùn) was Chinese Legendary King, and 臣 (shin) is "Subject, Vassal". It means "Be a Vassal like king Shùn".
Added 2/8/2022 by blasso7020
Edited 4/26/2024 by Mike C and blasso7020