Kim.
a diminutive of the male given names Joakim and Joachim, from Latin
Meaning & usage
a diminutive of the male given names Joakim and Joachim, from Latin
Where this word comes from
A Nordic short form of Joakim and Joachim.
a diminutive of the female given names Kimberley and Kimberly, from English
a diminutive of the male given names Kimberley and Kimball, from English
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from English Kim, a short form of Kimberley or Kimberly as a female name, and of Kimberley or Kimball as a male name.
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