Ghim

Ghim Meaning & Origin

About Ghim
The surname Ghim is of Korean origin and is derived from the Korean word "gim" or "kim," which means "gold" or "metal." It is a common surname in Korea and is often associated with noble or aristocratic families. The name Ghim signifies wealth, prosperity, and strength, reflecting the historical significance of gold and metal in Korean culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ghim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ghim: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ghim based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Ghim is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JM
🗽 NYSIIS
GAN
🔊 Soundex
G050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G IH1 M
🌐 IPA
/ghim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ghim in Braille

Here's how to represent Ghim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ghim in braille

How to sign the name Ghim using Sign Language

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

The name Ghim in sign language

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