Kim
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Kim, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A unisex given name, often short for Kimberly, and also a common Korean surname.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Clipping of Kimball and Kimberley as a male name, and of Kimberley and Kimberly as a female name.
Full origin of Kim →Frequently asked questions
What does “Kim” mean?
The word “Kim” means a unisex given name, often short for Kimberly, and also a common Korean surname.
How do you pronounce “Kim”?
“Kim” is pronounced kihm (/kɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kim” in a sentence?
Here is “Kim” used in a sentence: “Kim moved to Seoul to study abroad.”
What part of speech is “Kim”?
“Kim” is a name.
Is “Kim” a common word?
“Kim” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the name Kim short for?
Kim most often works as a short form of Kimberly or Kimberley, but it is also given as a full name in its own right. For men it has served as a nickname for names like Kimball. Rudyard Kipling famously used it as a standalone name in his 1901 novel "Kim."
What does the surname Kim mean?
Kim is the most common family name in Korea, borne by roughly one in five Koreans. Written with a character associated with gold or metal, it traces back to ancient royal clans. As a surname it is entirely separate in origin from the Western given name Kim.