Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname from Korean."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Lin is the Mandarin romanization of the Chinese surname written 林, which has many variations depending on the language and is also used in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia.
Lin is the Mandarin romanization of the Chinese surname written 林, which has many variations depending on the language and is also used in Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia.
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
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Root element "Lim" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname from Korean.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~30 people named Lim in the US. Peaked in 1900 with 7 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Lim is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 7.
Lim is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 30 people in the United States are named Lim. The name peaked in 1900 with 7 recorded uses.
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