Gold, Precious
Pronunciation: KIM
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Kim is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Gold". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KIM. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Κιμ
κορίτσι με καλή καρδιά
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KIM
IPA
/kɪm/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
(Sunday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Citrine)
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
There is a legendary figure in Korean history named Kim Da-jung who ruled as the King of Goguryeo from 421 to 491 AD. He is considered a saint in Catholicism and is known as Saint Kim Dae-jung. He is said to have converted to Christianity around 441 AD, making him the first recorded Christian king in Korea.
Late 5th Century AD
Kim Du-hwan (1870-1926) was a Korean independence activist who led the Donghak Peasant Revolution in 1894 against Japanese rule. He was a devout Catholic and brought his faith into the revolutionary struggle. After his execution, he was canonized as a martyr in the Catholic Church.
Late 19th Century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Kim
blessed with good heart
Kim
שם נוצרי שפירושו Gold, Precious
Κιμ
κορίτσι με καλή καρδιά
Kim
amoris donum
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