Your Name in Korean
See it, hear it, copy it. Your name in Hangul.
Hangul spells sounds, not letters, so one name can have more than one correct spelling. Common names use the spelling Koreans already know. Other names are spelled by sound, so treat those as a good first guess. Korean has no F, V, Z or TH sounds: they become ㅍ (p), ㅂ (b), ㅈ (j) and ㅅ (s).
Hangul writes sounds, so your name is spelled the way it is pronounced and not letter by letter. Type your name to see it in Hangul, hear it read aloud and copy it.
How names change in Hangul
Hangul groups sounds into syllable blocks, and most blocks need a vowel. That is why consonant clusters stretch out: Chris becomes 크리스, three syllables. Korean also has no F, V, Z or TH sounds, so they become the closest match, and L and R share one letter. The result often looks longer than the original but sounds close when a Korean speaker reads it.
Common spelling or spelled by sound
Many English names already have a spelling Koreans know from films, news and textbooks. Michael is 마이클 and Sarah is 사라. The converter uses those for common names and marks them as a common spelling. Other names are built from their sounds and marked as spelled by sound. Treat those as a good first guess and adjust them if a Korean friend suggests something more natural.
Where you will use it
Restaurant waiting lists, delivery apps, name stamps, gym memberships, gifts and introductions. Official documents such as your Residence Card and bank records keep the English spelling from your passport.
Questions people ask
Is there one correct way to write my name in Korean?
Not always. There are conventions, and two spellings of the same name can both be acceptable. Pick one and use it consistently.
Is this the same as having a Korean name?
No. This is your own name written in Korean letters. A Korean name is a different name that some long-term residents choose for themselves.
Does my family name go first?
Korean names put the family name first, but foreign names are normally written in their original order.