Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Korean
Scripts (Korean Hangul) (Korean Hanja)
Pronounced Pron. /kim/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Korean form of Jin, from Sino-Korean (gim) meaning "gold". This is the most common surname in South Korea.

Related Names

Rootgim
VariantGim
User SubmissionKim

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Entry updated April 23, 2024