Unisex name
Kim name meaning
“gold”
Kim is a name used for both boys and girls, with the meaning gold in its Chinese derivation. This meaning comes from the Hokkien reading of 金. In European naming, Kim can also be a short form of Kimberly, which has a different origin.
What does Kim mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kim
In Chinese usage, Kim is a Hokkien reading of 金, ‘gold’. In European naming, Kim can also shorten Kimberly, which has a different origin.
| Linguistic origin | Chinese |
|---|---|
| Common in | Chinese-Indonesian |
| Starts with | K |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Kim
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kim, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Kim: gold
- Tirta: water; consecrated water
- Apriyanto: born in April
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Meaning of each word
- Kim: gold
- Bina: to build and develop
- Apriyanto: born in April
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Kim Aditia
Meaning of each word
- Kim: gold
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
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Meaning of each word
- Irawadi: the Irrawaddy River; abundant in water
- Kim: gold
- Harta: wealth, valuable possessions
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Kim Bisma
Meaning of each word
- Kim: gold
- Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
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Meaning of each word
- Kim: gold
- Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
- Saputra: son, male child
How to pronounce Kim
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kim/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦶꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮤᮙ᮪ |
Is Kim a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kim is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 72% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Kim ranks #133 among unisex names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Kim
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Kim
- Kim Jeffrey Kurniawan · b. 1990
- Kim Mangrobang · b. 1991
- Kim Arnold Leonard · b. 1993
- Kim
- Kim David
- Kim Siong
FAQ about the name Kim
What is the meaning of Kim?
Kim means gold. In Chinese usage, Kim is a Hokkien reading of 金, ‘gold’. In European naming, Kim can also shorten Kimberly, which has a different origin.
Is Kim a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Kim is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 72% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kim?
Kim is of Chinese origin.
How many syllables does Kim have?
Kim has 1 syllable (Kim) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Kim?
Kim ranks #133 among unisex names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Kim?
Some ideas: Kim Tirta Apriyanto; Kim Bina Apriyanto; Kim Aditia.
Famous people named Kim?
Notable people named Kim include Kim Jeffrey Kurniawan, Kim Mangrobang, Kim Arnold Leonard.
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