Kim

Royal fortress meadow

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Kim meaning & origin

Kim is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Royal fortress meadow". Listed origin: English.

Pronunciation

kim

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kim. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Kim Rose
  • Kim Grace
  • Kim Marie
  • Kim Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Kim Basinger (actress)
  • Kim Cattrall (actress)
  • Kim Kardashian (media personality)
  • Kim Possible (animated character)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kim

What does the name Kim mean?

Kim is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Royal fortress meadow". Listed origin: English.

How do you pronounce Kim?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is kim. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Kim?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kim. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Kim?

Try Kim Rose, Kim Grace, Kim Marie, Kim Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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