Kim

Kim has traditionally been used as a nickname for Kimberly and Kimball, however, it is now given as a name on its own. The name can have different meanings depending on the translation. In Vietnamese and Korean, Kim means ‘metal’ or ‘gold’. It is said that the royal families and noblility of Ancient Korea used Kim in their names to show off their status in society. Kim consequently became associated with respect and is now one of the most popular surnames in Korea; about 1 in every 5 people in South Korea have Kim somewhere in their names. The meaning of Kim can also have English roots, meaning ‘noble’, ‘bold’ or ‘brave’. It was used in reference to a 'bold ruler' or a 'warrior king'. The name Kim became a more popular choice in English speaking countries around the '50s and '60s, thanks to the actresses Kim Novak, known for 'The Man With the Golden Arm' and Kim Hunter, who won an Academy Award for her roles as Stella in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

English diminutive of Kimberly; Vietnamese; Scandinavian diminutive of Joachima; Soviet name

Numerology

K is for keen, your sense of honesty.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.

Lucky

Kim lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Kim

• Dixie Browning American romance novelist
• Dixie Bibb Graves US Senator from Alabama
• Dixie Annie Haygood American magician
• Dixie Selden American painter
• Dixie Tan( Lee Mo Chun), Singaporean cardiologist and politician

Kim in Pop Culture

• Bellamy Blake main character in "The 100"
• Bellamy the Hyena character on anime "One Piece"
• "Bellamy " 2008 French film about main character Paul Bellamy
• "Bellamy " Australian TV series about main character Det. Steve Bellamy
• Simon Bellamy character on TV's 'Misfits"