Jae

Jae is a Korean given name (also used as a standalone name in English-speaking contexts) derived from Sino-Korean characters, most commonly the hanja meaning "talent" or "ability" (재, 才) or "respect" and "reverence" (재, 齊), depending on the character chosen by the family. It frequently appears as a syllable in compound Korean names such as Jaehyun, Jaewon, and Jaeyoung, and is used for both males and females. In Western contexts, Jae sometimes functions as a respelling or short form of Jay, broadening its use among Korean diaspora communities and others seeking a concise, cross-cultural name.