Lim

Lim Meaning & Origin

About Lim
The name "Lim" is of Chinese origin and is commonly found in various East Asian countries. It is a surname that can have different meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. However, one common interpretation is that "Lim" means "forest" or "woods." This name is often associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and a deep connection to nature.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LM
🗽 NYSIIS
LAN
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/lɪm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lim in Braille

Here's how to represent Lim in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lim in braille

How to Spell the Name Lim in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lim in sign language

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