Taeyeon
Origin:Korean
Meaning:Great and calm; Calmness, self-possession
Taeyeon is a gender-neutral name of Korean origin. This spelling is probably most associated with the Korean singer who debuted with the K-pop group Girls’ Generation. However, its more traditional spelling is Tae-yeon, which has a variety of meanings attached to it. Depending on which characters are used to write it, Taeyeon may translate to “great and calm,” as well as “calmness” or “self-possession.” Of course, baby’s first couple years aren’t always going to be all smooth sailing and quiet nights. That being said, the name Taeyeon can encourage your little one to keep their composure even during the most difficult times. You and baby Taeyeon can enjoy those peaceful moments together as they come.
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Behind the Name, Tae-yeon, January 2016
IMDb, Taeyeon
IMDb, Taeyeon Biography
90 Day Korean, Korean Names – Meaning, History & 200+ Name Ideas, September 2025
National Institute of Korean Language’s Korean-English Learner’s Dictionary, Taeyeon
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