Great, big, or superior
Tae is a common Korean name element and surname that translates to 'great' or 'big'. While often used as a prefix in longer names like Tae-hyun or Tae-min, it is increasingly used as a standalone name. In some contexts, it can also refer to 'the beginning' or 'exalted'.
Less common today
Tae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,850 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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A strong-willed character and elder sister · Gintama
