Kim

The name Kim can mean 'noble child', 'from the wood of the royal forest', or 'gold'. In English origin, it is often derived from Kimberly, meaning 'from the wood of the royal forest'. In Korean, the Hanjas '金' mean 'gold', symbolizing prosperity and value, or '錦' meaning 'brocade', representing beauty and intricacy.

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The name Kim has multiple origins. It can be a short form of the name Kimberly, which is of English origin meaning 'from the wood of the royal forest'. It is also a common Korean surname and given name derived from the Hanja characters 金 (meaning 'gold') or 金/錦 (meaning 'brocade or needlework').

  • Popularity: 5,937th
  • Babies named Kim in the US in 2023:
    Female: 38
    Male: 9
  • Nicknames: Kimmie, K, Kimmy, Kiki, Kimbo.
  • Full Names: Kimberly, Kimberly-Ann, Kimball, Kimberleigh, Kimbella.
  • Famous Namesakes: Kim Kardashian-TV Personality, Kim Basinger-Actress, Kim Jong-un-Politician, Kim Yuna-Figure Skater, Kim Novak-Actress.
  • Gender: Kim is a unisex name but it often depends on the cultural context.
  • Numerology: In numerology, Kim is often associated with the number 2, symbolizing harmony, diplomacy, and consideration towards others, showing a balanced character and calm disposition.

Kim reached peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s to 1980s but remains a classic and widely recognized name in both Western and Eastern cultures.

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