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joon

joon

1 9.9
A Persian word used to show love to someone
  • noun
  • /dʒuːn/
  • UK
translation icon : cariño
  • I love you, joon!

Examples

  • My little sister is my joon.

  • She smiled and called her friend joon after hearing the good news.

  • In their family, it is common to add joon to names as a sign of love.

  • He whispered 'goodnight, joon' before leaving the room.

  • She always calls her husband joon when they cuddle on the sofa.

  • The little girl hugged her teddy bear tightly and whispered, 'You're my joon.'

  • When she greeted her friend, she said, 'Good morning, joon! I've missed you!'

Synonyms

love
vsjoon
  • Informal
772 1.0

A word people use to address someone they care about, like dear

originates in Persian and is sometimes used in English
hon
vsjoon
  • Informal
11 8.2

A short, loving name for a partner or close friend

originates in Persian and is sometimes used in English
endearment
vsjoon
9 3.7

A word or short phrase used to show love to someone

is a particular Persian term rather than the broad class of such words
dearie
vsjoon
  • Informal
6 8.1

A word used to show love or kindness to someone

originates in Persian and is sometimes used in English
lovey
vsjoon
  • Informal
5 7.5

A gentle name used for someone you love

originates in Persian and is sometimes used in English
hun
vsjoon
  • Informal
5 8.9

A friendly word used to talk to someone you love or care about

originates in Persian and is sometimes used in English
term of endearment
vsjoon
  • Informal
5 3.7

A word or phrase used to show love and care for someone

is a specific Persian example rather than the general category
deary
vsjoon
  • UK
2 8.4

A person you love or care about, often called this name to show love

originates in Persian and is sometimes used in English
amore
vsjoon
  • Informal
2 8.2

A friendly word you use to call someone you love, like 'darling'

originates in Persian rather than other foreign languages
chérie
vsjoon
  • Informal
1 9.8

A French word used to call someone you love, like 'darling'

originates in Persian rather than other foreign languages

How Affectionate

beloved
19 3.4
joon
  • UK
1 9.9
darling
  • Informal
1.0
love
  • Informal
772 1.0
dear
  • Informal
29 1.0

Surface Forms

joon singular
joons plural

Etymology

Joon comes from Persian and originally means 'life' or 'soul', so people use it like 'dear' to show love. That's why adding joon to a name or saying 'goodnight, joon' feels very warm and personal.