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The baby name Khimm is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kɪm/ (rhymes with 'him'); sometimes aspirated [kʰɪm] in Southeast Asian transliterations.

Khimm is Vietnamese in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Vietnamese
Pronunciation: /kɪm/ (rhymes with 'him'); sometimes aspirated [kʰɪm] in Southeast Asian transliterations

What is the meaning of the name Khimm ?

The baby name Khimm is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kɪm/ (rhymes with 'him'); sometimes aspirated [kʰɪm] in Southeast Asian transliterations.

Khimm is Vietnamese in Origin.

Khimm is a rare, modern given name, likely a stylized variant of Kim/Khim. Depending on route of adoption, it can inherit several meanings: from Korean and Vietnamese Kim (hanja/Chinese character 金), it evokes “gold” or “metal”; from English Kim as a short form of Kimberly/Kimberley, it traces to Old English Cyneburg + lēah, “Cyneburg’s clearing” or “royal meadow.” The initial Kh- mirrors transliterations used in Southeast Asian languages, where Khim also occurs as a surname or given name.

Usage of Khimm is largely contemporary, chosen for its familiar sound with a distinctive look; it appears in diverse communities and functions as a unisex choice. Related forms and near-variants include Khim, Kim, Kimm, Kym, Kimmy/Kimmie, Kimi, and the longer Kimberly/Kimberley and Kimber. Because of its multiple pathways, parents can emphasize either the luminous “gold” sense or the pastoral “meadow” heritage.

Khimm is about as rare as a name gets. In all, it appears just 2 times, across 2 countries.

Khimm has the following similar or variant Names

Khimm – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
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People also ask about Khimm

Khimm is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Khimm is a one syllable name, pronounced /kɪm/ (rhymes with 'him'); sometimes aspirated [kʰɪm] in Southeast Asian transliterations.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kim, Khim, Kimm and Kym.
Across languages, Khimm has these equivalents: Kim (Korean/English), Gim (Revised Romanization of Korean 김), Jin (Chinese, 金), Kim (Vietnamese).
Khimm is a name of Vietnamese origin, traditionally used in Vietnam. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Vietnam and its diaspora communities.
Without doubt. Khimm is missing from every national name ranking we cover, which is what makes it such an unusual choice.