An Analysis of Personal Name Structures of the Goryeo Dynasty in the Thirteenth Century -Focusing on Woodblock Personal Names in the Tripitaka Koreana-

This study reveals that personal names from the 13th-century Goryeo Dynasty, analyzed using woodblock inscriptions from the Tripitaka Koreana, follow four distinct structural patterns: fully sinicized names (both surname and given name), partially sinicized names (surname only), Buddhist dharma names, and native Korean names. The research identifies 42 surnames, including 'Gang' (姜) and 'Gong' (權), while noting that fully sinicized names with both surname and given name represent a minority (around 13%) of the analyzed sample. The study also highlights the challenges in distinguishing between dharma names and native Korean names due to overlapping structures. By systematically excluding later annotations, reconstructing truncated names, and removing phonetic marks, the analysis provides a nuanced understanding of naming conventions during this period, reflecting both sinicization trends and the unique practices of Buddhist monks.

Shin, H. (2026). An Analysis of Personal Name Structures of the Goryeo Dynasty in the Thirteenth Century -Focusing on Woodblock Personal Names in the Tripitaka Koreana-. Kugyol Studies, 56(0), 89–132. https://doi.org/10.17001/kugyol.2026..56.003