Bae
Meaning of Bae
Bae is a female name with Korean and Vietnamese origins. In Korean, it is pronounced as "bay" (/beɪ/), while in Vietnamese, it is pronounced as "bye" (/biː/). This name has variations such as Bay. Though the name Bae has not been very popular in recent years in the United States, it has seen some level of usage. In 2021, there were 5 occurrences of the name Bae, ranking at number 15,217. In previous years like 2014 and 2013, it ranked at numbers 10 (10,124 occurrences) and 8 (11,960 occurrences) respectively. The name Bae carries a unique and multicultural flair that may appeal to parents looking for an uncommon yet meaningful choice for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Korean
- Pronunced as bay (/beɪ/)
Vietnamese
- Pronunced as bye (/biː/)
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Notable People Named Bae
| Bae Doona is a South Korean actress known for her roles in international films and television series such as "Cloud Atlas," "Jupiter Ascending," and "Sense8," as well as Korean-speaking roles in "Kingdom," "Stranger," and "The Silent Sea." |
| Bae Yong-joon is a South Korean businessman and former actor known for his role in the popular television drama Winter Sonata, and now serves as the chairman of management agency KeyEast. |
| Bae Jong-ok is a South Korean actress known for her work in theater, film, and television after being recruited by KBS. |
| Bae Hyun-sung is a South Korean actor known for his roles in Love Playlist, Extraordinary You, and Our Blues. |
| Bae Bien-u is a South Korean photographer and professor at Seoul Institute of the Arts. |
| Bae Jeong-min is a South Korean voice actress. |
