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도현

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道賢

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How to write Kenneth in Korean

Kenneth in Korean is 케네스 (ke-ne-seu).

케네스

  • 케ke
  • 네ne
  • 스seu

3 syllables · Spelled by the National Institute of Korean Language's rules for foreign names.

Why it sounds a little different

  • Korean doesn't stack consonants, so a short “eu” (ㅡ) slips in — that's where 스 comes from.
  • TH has no Korean letter. It's usually ㅅ (s), sometimes ㄷ (d) or ㅌ (t).

Say it in Korean

제 이름은 케네스예요.

Je ireumeun keneseu-yeyo. — My name is Kenneth.

To be polite, Koreans add 씨 (ssi) after a name: 케네스 씨.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you write Kenneth in Korean?

Kenneth is written 케네스 (ke-ne-seu) in Korean: 3 syllables, 케 (ke) · 네 (ne) · 스 (seu).

How do you say “My name is Kenneth” in Korean?

To introduce yourself as Kenneth, say “제 이름은 케네스예요.” (Je ireumeun keneseu-yeyo.). To be polite, Koreans add 씨 (ssi) after a name: 케네스 씨.

Why does Kenneth sound different in Korean?

Kenneth becomes 케네스 (ke-ne-seu) in Korean. Korean doesn't stack consonants, so a short “eu” (ㅡ) slips in — that's where 스 comes from. TH has no Korean letter. It's usually ㅅ (s), sometimes ㄷ (d) or ㅌ (t).

What Korean names sound like Kenneth?

Real Korean names that sound like Kenneth: 도현 (Do-hyeon, “the wise path”); 채원 (Chae-won, “a source of color”); 채은 (Chae-eun, “radiant kindness”).