Finnish

Kimi

Pronounced KEE-meeShare

Meaning: Finnish pet form of Kim

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Kimi is a Finnish affectionate form of Kim. This short form has its own Finnish naming history; identical Latin spellings in other languages do not establish the same origin or meaning.

Spellings & variants

  • Kimiko
  • Joakim

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kimi comes from Finnish.

Norwegian · Swedish · Danish

Inge

Name element referring to the god Ing

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Finnish

Kaino

Shy; modest

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Finnish

Ilo

Joy; happiness

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Vietnamese · English · Danish

Kim

Gold in Vietnamese; European short forms have different roots

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Yoruba · Norwegian · Polish

Ola

Wealth or honor in Yoruba; other origins have separate meanings

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Japanese · Finnish

Aki

Autumn or brightness in Japanese; Finnish short form

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