About Kim
The name Kim is of Vietnamese origin and is also used as a unisex name in English-speaking countries. In Vietnamese, Kim means "golden" or "golden ruler." It is a name associated with prosperity, wealth, and power. In English, Kim is often used as a short form of Kimberly or Kimberley, which are derived from the Old English name Cyneburga, meaning "royal fortress" or "royal town." Overall, the name Kim carries connotations of strength, leadership, and a regal presence.
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Most individuals with the name Kim are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 6.38% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Kim in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.