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How to pronounce Kim (KIM)

Kim

KIM

Kim

Short 'i'. Used for both men and women in Australia.

Notes

Short 'i'. Used for both men and women in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old English/Vietnamese (金)
Meaning
royal-meadow (English); gold (Vietnamese/Korean)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Kimmy
  • Kimbo
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Originally short for Kimberley in English; very common as a Vietnamese given name and Korean surname.

Notable people

  • Kim Kardashian (American TV personality)
  • Kim Beazley (Australian politician)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

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