name Uncommon

Lim

Lim (name) means a common Korean surname. Example: “Mr. Lim runs a small grocery near the station.”

name

A common Korean surname.

"Mr. Lim runs a small grocery near the station."

A common surname among Hokkien, Teochew, and Hakka Chinese communities, equivalent to the Mandarin surname Lin (林).

"Her grandfather, whose surname was Lim, emigrated from Fujian."

How to Use Lim

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA widely used East and Southeast Asian surname.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “Lim” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

Mr. _____ runs a small grocery near the station.

Etymology

From Korean 임/림 (Im/Rim) or from the Chinese character 林, meaning "forest," as pronounced in southern Chinese dialects.

Origin: Chinese

Rhymes for Lim

slim

See all rhymes for Lim →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Lim” mean?

The word “Lim” means a common Korean surname. In plain terms, a widely used East and Southeast Asian surname.

How do you use “Lim” in a sentence?

Here is “Lim” used in a sentence: “Mr. Lim runs a small grocery near the station.”

What part of speech is “Lim”?

“Lim” is a name.

Where does the word “Lim” come from?

The word “Lim” comes from Chinese. From Korean 임/림 (Im/Rim) or from the Chinese character 林, meaning "forest," as pronounced in southern Chinese dialects.

Is “Lim” a common word?

“Lim” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Lim” have?

“Lim” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a common Korean surname.

Featured In

Vocabulary lists that include Lim:

Words With Chinese Origins Words That End With M