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The baby name Klim is a Boy name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KLEEM.

Klim is Latin, Russian, Ukrainian in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1
Origin: Latin, Russian, Ukrainian
Pronunciation: KLEEM

What is the meaning of the name Klim ?

The baby name Klim is a boy name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KLEEM.

Klim is Latin, Russian, Ukrainian in Origin.

Klim is a Russian and Ukrainian short form of Kliment or Klyment, vernacular forms of Latin Clemens. The earliest recoverable form is the Roman cognomen Clemens, built on the adjective clemens, genitive clementis, with the sense mild, gentle, or merciful. In Slavic use the initial cluster was retained, while the clipped form Klim reduces the longer Christian name to a single syllable.

The name entered East Slavic naming through Christian cults of Saint Clement of Rome and, in the Bulgarian and wider Orthodox sphere, Saint Clement of Ohrid. Klim appears as an independent given name in Russian and Ukrainian contexts, including Gorky’s novel The Life of Klim Samgin and modern bearers in sport and science. Related forms include Clement, Klemens, Kliment, and Ukrainian Klym.

Klim has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Klim

Klim Shipenko Actor · Born 1983 · Russia Klim Shipenko is a Russian filmmaker and actor, best known for directing the movie 'Salyut-7', which tells the story of a Soviet space mission. He also directed 'Text', a film that explores themes of privacy and technology. Klim has made significant contributions to Russian cinema with his engaging storytelling and dynamic direction.

Klim – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
EE Boys 0 #122 4 2,087
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
KZ Boys 0 #259 31 6,578
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
RU Boys 0 #320 199 12,621
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
RU Girls 0 #489 10 11,913
PS Boys 0 #539 10 10,655
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
IL Boys 0 #598 10 10,983
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
Finland Boys 2026 #668 15 3,552
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,599 16 28,008

Klim is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Klim

Klim is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Klim is a one syllable name, pronounced KLEEM.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Clement, Clemens, Clément, Clemente, Klemens and Klement.
Somewhat — Klim ranked #668 in Finland in 2026, placing it just outside the most common names.
Yes — 1 notable people named Klim are in our database, including Klim Shipenko (Actor).