Name meaning
Kim
may mean “royal fortress meadow”
- Origin
- English and Korean
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, Scandinavian, Korean
- Spellings
- Kim · Kimberley · Kimberly
- Form of
- Joachim
- Say it
- KIM
- Letters
- 3
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Kim is a short form of Kimberley and Kimball. Rudyard Kipling's novel Kim gave it to a boy hero. In Korea, Kim is the most common family name, meaning gold.
Roots
Short form of Kimberley; Korean surname Kim (gold).
Where it is used
Kimberley is related.
Kim name FAQ
What does the name Kim mean?
Kim may mean “royal fortress meadow”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Short form of Kimberley; Korean surname Kim (gold).
Where does the name Kim come from?
Kim is of English and Korean origin. Today it is used in English, Scandinavian, Korean families.
How do you pronounce Kim?
Kim is usually pronounced KIM.
Is Kim a boy's or a girl's name?
Kim is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Kim?
Related spellings and forms include Kimberley, Kimberly.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.