Tae

Tae is a rare Korean family name often given to boys and a standard part of many bisyllabic Korean names. It can also be spelled as Tai or Thae and is gotten from a root word meaning 'great', although the meaning of Tae can vary depending on the hanja used to write it. A census conducted in 2000 in South Korea found 8,165 people with the family name Tae. Research by the National Institute of the Korean Language in 2007 also revealed that 28.5% of people with the name spelled it in Latin characters as Tai in their passports, compared to 57.1% who did so as Tae. People with this name trace their origins to various regions in what is now South Korea and North Korea. An example of a person who bears Tae as a family name is Tae Wan-son (born 1915 -1988), a South Korean politician and businessman who served as minister of the Construction Department.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Korean

Numerology

T is for treasure, that of your friendship.

A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.

E is for enchant, for enchant you will.

Lucky

Tae lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Tae

• Nickname of Kim Taehyung from South Korean pop group BTS.