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Kim name meaning
Last Name
262k
in the U.S.
in 2010
262k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Kim mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Kim
User Submitted Origins
Korean
52%
English
41%
Vietnamese
5%
Swedish
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Korea, Republic of says the name Kim means "'gold', and was spread because of one family that ruled during the Silla Kingdom" and is of Korean origin.
- 2 people from South Africa and the United Kingdom agree the name Kim is of English origin and means "' GIFT OF GOD' '".
- According to 2 people from India and the United States, the name Kim is of Korean origin and means "Gold".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Kim means "Gold, Wealthy, Steel(Metal), Strong and Everlasting".
- A user from Cambodia says the name Kim is of Cambodian origin and means "Given by god".
- 2 submissions from the United Kingdom and Philippines agree the name Kim means "Bright" and is of English / Korean origin.
- According to a user from India, the name Kim means "Bold family".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Kim means "Leader".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Kim is of Korean origin and means "dried seaweed".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Kim means "Royal Forest" and is of Vietnamese origin.
International Interest
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Wiktionary
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- A diminutive of the male given names Kimball or Kimberley, transferred from the surname.
- A diminutive of the female given names Kimberly or Kimberley, transferred from the surname, of 1940s and later usage.
- Kimball
- Kimberley / Kimberly
- A diminutive of the male given names Kimball or Kimberley, transferred from the surname.
- A diminutive of the female given names Kimberly or Kimberley, transferred from the surname, of 1940s and later usage.
Korean 김 or 金 (gim or 金)
- A Korean surname, the English form of a surname very common in Korea. (김 (Gim), hanja: 金), the most common Korean surname.
Kim was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Dutch, German, Norwegian, Swedish, and Vietnamese
Notable Persons Named Kim
Notable Persons Named Kim
Kim Jong-un
Kim Jong-un is a First Chairman of the, First Secretary of the, Supreme Commander of the, Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, Deputy to the, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, First . Kim was born on January 8th, 1983 in Pyongyang.
Kim Kardashian
Her ongoing career started in 2007. Kim was given the name Kimberly Noel Kardashian on October 21st, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Kim is also known as Kim Kardashian West.
Kim Jong-il
Kim Jong-il was a General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the National Defence Commission, Deputy to the, Head of the Organization, Guidance Department of the Workers' Part. His military service ended in 2011. Kim was born on February 16th, 1941. He breathed his last breath on December 17th, 2011.
Kim Il-sung
Kim Il-sung was an eternal president of the republic. His military service ended in 1945. Kim was born on April 15th, 1912 in Pyongyang. Kim is also known as Kim Ilsong, Gim Il-seong, 김일성, and 金日成. He passed away on July 8th, 1994.
Kim Basinger
She was most active from 1971 to 1971. Kim was given the name Kimila Ann Basinger on December 8th, 1953 in Athens, Georgia.
Kim Yo-jong
Kim was born on September 26th, 1987 in Pyongyang.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Kim
Notable Persons With the Last Name Kim
Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim is a rapper, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and model. She has had major accomplishments since 1994. Lil' was given the name Kimberly Denise Jones on July 11th, 1974 in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Gail Kim
Gail Kim is a wrestler. Gail was born on February 20th, 1977 in Toronto.
Daniel Dae Kim
Daniel Dae Kim is an actor, director, and producer. He has been prominent since 1992. Daniel was born on August 4th, 1968 in Busan, South Korea.
Dong Hyun Kim
Dong was born on November 17th, 1981 in Suwon, South Korea.
Claudia Kim
Claudia Kim is an actor and actress. She has been prominent since 2005. Claudia was given the name Kim Soo-hyun on January 25th, 1985 in South Korea. Claudia is also known as Soo-hyun, Uriel, and Kim.
Jim Yong Kim
Jim Yong Kim is a 12th President of theWorld Bank Group, and 17th President of Dartmouth College. Jim was born on December 8th, 1959 in Seoul.
- Yunjin KimActress
- Han Ye-seulActor
- Roy KimSinging
- Jane KimCivil Rights Attorney
- Nellie KimGymnast
- Andy KimMusician
- Lim KimSinging
- Hyun-soo KimAthlete
- NS Yoon-GSinging
- Suki KimNovelist
- Sung KimUnited States Special Envoy for the Six-Party Talks
- Jihae KimSinging
- Sandra KimSinger
- Bobby KimMusician
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Kim | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 2.52% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.39% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 94.47% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.02% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.96% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 0.65% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Kim
People with the last name Kim are most frequently Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Kim
| #77 | Popular Surnames |
| #43 | Girl Name of the 1960s |
| #25 | Last Name First Names |
| #29 | Unisex Names |