Korean/English · Unisex name
Kim
“gold; no established meaning in English”
About the name Kim
Kim is a unisex name with roots in both Korean and English. In English, Kim is used as a short form of names such as Kimberley or Kimball, and does not have an independent meaning. The name gained literary recognition through Rudyard Kipling’s novel ‘Kim.’ Notable bearers include actress Kim Novak and novelist Kim Stanley Robinson.
- Meaning
- gold; no established meaning in English
- Origin
- Korean/English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KIM(1 syl.)
Middle names for Kim
- Kim Lee
- Kim Ann
- Kim Marie
- Kim James
- Kim Alex
Questions about Kim
- What does Kim mean?
- Kim is a Korean name meaning "gold; no established meaning in English".
- How do you pronounce Kim?
- Kim is pronounced KIM, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Kim?
- Variants of Kim include Kym.
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