Chimham as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Chimham

What is the meaning of the name Chimham ?

The baby name Chimham is a name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtʃɪm.hæm/ (CHIM-ham).

Chimham is in Origin.

Chimham is a rare biblical given name deriving from Hebrew Kimhām (כִּמְהָם), probably from the verb kāmāh “to long, yearn.” It is typically interpreted as “longing,” “yearning,” or “their desire.” In the Hebrew Bible, Chimham is the son of Barzillai the Gileadite whom King David takes into his service after Absalom’s revolt (2 Samuel 19:37–40). Jeremiah 41:17 mentions Geruth Chimham, a lodging place or estate near Bethlehem, which likely preserved his name in local memory.

The form Chimham entered English through the King James Version; many modern translations use Kimham, reflecting the Hebrew pronunciation. Usage as a given name has been extremely uncommon, with occasional appearances among Puritan and antiquarian namers but little modern adoption. Variants and related forms include Chimham, Kimham, and Kimhām; the place-name Geruth Chimham is sometimes associated with hospitality, giving the name symbolic overtones of welcome and loyal service.

⚙ Chimham does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.