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Kim

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Korean
Scripts 김(Korean Hangul) 金(Korean Hanja)
Pronounced Pron. KEEM
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Korean form of Jin, from Sino-Korean 金 (gim) meaning "gold". This is the most common surname in Korea.

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baseball players, child actors, colors, gold, isograms, metals, Two and a Half Men characters, Virtua Tennis opponent characters
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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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