Girl name · Korean
Min-seo
“sharp + gracious”
Vibes
Explore Min-seo further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Min-seo — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Min-seo is Korean — commonly 민서, pairing "quick, clever" (min) with "gracious, auspicious" (seo) — a top-ten girl name in South Korea through the 2010s.
Rare in the West, arriving with K-culture fluency, Min-seo carries the two-blessing architecture at its most modern.
Two clean syllables (min-SUH). It pairs well with simple middles (Min-seo Grace, Min-seo Jane). On our vibe map it is Cultural Fusion with Modern Minimalist finish — cleverness, graciously.
More Korean names
Min-seo sits in our Korean set — these share its roots.
All Korean names →Min-seo — common questions
Is Min-seo a boy or girl name?
Min-seo is traditionally a girl name of Korean origin.
What does the name Min-seo mean?
Min-seo means “sharp + gracious” of Korean origin. Min-seo is Korean — commonly 민서, pairing "quick, clever" (min) with "gracious, auspicious" (seo) — a top-ten girl name in South Korea through the 2010s.
Where does the name Min-seo come from?
Min-seo is Korean in origin. Rare in the West, arriving with K-culture fluency, Min-seo carries the two-blessing architecture at its most modern.
How popular is Min-seo?
Min-seo did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Min-seo you might want for the nursery.