Chae-yeong

Chae-yeong is a Korean female given name, typically written in Hangul as 채영. It is composed of two Sino-Korean syllables: chae (彩) meaning "colour" and yeong, which can be written with various hanja characters such as 榮 (glory, honour) or 瑛 (jade). The specific combination of hanja is chosen by parents when the child's name is registered. The name can also be formed using other hanja combinations beyond these common pairings.

Chae-yeong is a variant of the name Chae-young, with the same pronunciation in Korean. The name has been borne by several notable South Korean personalities in entertainment and sports. Figures include Kang Chae-young (born 1996), an Olympic gold medalist in archery; Lee Chae-young (born 1986), an actress; and Yoo Chae-yeong (1977–2014), a singer and actress. Internationally, the name gained recognition through Rosé (born Park Chae-young, 1997), a member of Blackpink, and Chaeyoung (born Son Chae-young, 1999), a member of Twice, both K-pop groups with global fanbases.

The name reflects Korean naming conventions where Sino-Korean syllables are combined to convey virtuous or beautiful meanings. The first element "chae" (彩, colour) suggests brightness or artistry, while "yeong" with meanings like "glory" or "jade" implies honour or preciousness. As with many Korean given names, the choice of hanja is deliberate, offering parents a way to express aspirations for their child. The romanization "Chae-yeong" uses hyphens to mark syllable boundaries, though the alternate spelling "Chae-young" also appears due to varying romanization systems: yeong and young both reflect the same Korean vowel in the second syllable.

• Meaning: Commonly derived from Sino-Korean hanja 彩 (colour) + 榮 (glory) or 瑛 (jade)
• Type: Feminine Korean given name
• Usage: South Korea
• Variant: Chae-young
• Notable bearers: Kang Chae-young (archer), Rosé and Chaeyoung (K-pop singers)