Are you having a baby and still can't decide what to name your little bundle of joy?  With the cross cultural connection in today's world, it is not surprising that westerners use Asian names.  It can be unique and exotic at the same time.  But if you are still unsure of this you can try out an American name and simply have it translated in a foreign language.  You'll be surprised how distinctive the names can be.

Here are some important considerations when choosing English to Korean name translation for your baby's name.

Name meanings matter

There are many baby name site that can give you choices for your child.  They are even categorized under gender, nationality and even have etymology to help you decide.  But when you opt to have English to Korean name translation, it is best to choose a name that is meaningful to you.  Even if you have it translated to another language, it is good to know that your child's name actually means something. 

Translated names may not be appealing

You must understand that English to Korean name translation is not a perfect way to give your child a name.  For one, the English name may sound really great but when translated it may be less appealing.  Also, just like in English language, words may have more than one meaning.  So it is also good to know the synonyms of the Korean word.  This way you can avoid using those that are not really meant to be baby names. 

Phonetic translation vs. word meaning

Translating names from one language to another can go two ways.  You can either choose the Korean counterpart of the word or simply go with the phonetics of the English name.  However, simply going for the phonetic translation may not yield an actual Korean word. 

Choose your translator properly

English to Korean name translation is made easier by online sites catering to words translations.  They can be system generated or translated by an actual person.  Some services are free (usually the automated system generated translations) and there are those that require a minimal fee.  Of course the system generated may not yield accurate translation but at least you'll have a rough translation.

Actual translation vs. related word

Every language is unique so you can not expect that every English word has a Korean counter part.  In such cases, the closest related word may be used instead.  It may not be an accurate translation, but at least it's Korean. 

In the end what matters most is that you have a name that you like for your child.  But do consider how the child will grow up with an unusual name.