Kim

kihm'kim'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Strong

MEANING

Derived from a diminutive of names such as Kimberly or Kimball

ORIGIN

Anglo-Saxon

ETYMOLOGY

Originally a diminutive form, it has become a standalone name

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as both a first name and a surname

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century as both a male and female name

🇰🇷Korean
Short

MEANING

Gold

ORIGIN

Korean

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hanja character for 'gold'

CULTURAL NOTES

Common Korean surname

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

One of the most prevalent family names in Korea

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