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Taekwon

tek-WON

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Korean

Total Births

39

Peak Year

#10 in 1996

First Recorded

1996

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Directly translates to "foot, fist, art/skill" in Korean. Associated with the martial art Taekwondo.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

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Personality Traits

DisciplinedStrongFocusedRespectful

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