Jimin
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jimin
- Gender
- Unisex name
- Syllables
- 2
Jimin (Ji-Min) is a unisex name from Korea. It carries the meanings "the gentle way" as well as "the sharp-minded with ambition."
What does the name Jimin mean?
The name Jimin (Ji-Min) is a unisex name of Korean origin. It is metaphorically interpreted as "the gentle way" and "the sharp-minded with ambition." Its roots lie in Korean, where the components ji (智) mean "wisdom" or also ji (志) for "will," "goal-setting," and "ambition," as well as min (旼) for "gentle" or min (敏) for "quick," "clever," and "sharp-minded." The name is also derived from the Chinese expression 智旻 (Zhìmín), which means "The wisdom in heaven."
Where does the name Jimin come from?
The etymology of Jimin refers to a male first name of Korean descent that carries the meaning "the gentle way."
How do you pronounce Jimin?
Dschi-min
Popularity
In Germany, Jimin is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2022, reaching rank 5,453. In the last ten years, Jimin has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 7,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,916th.
Nicknames & pet names
Chim / ChimChim / Chimmy / Dimnie / Ji / Jimi / Jimin-ah / Jiminie / Jiminnie / Jiminy / Jimmy / Jimy / Min / Minni / Mochi
Famous people
- Jimin Park (Korean singer)
- Park Jimin (singer of a Korean band (BTS))
- Park Jimin Jamie (singer)
- Shin Jimin (rapper of a Korean band (AOA))
- Yu Jimin (singer, band Aespa. Known under the alias Karina.)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jimin
What does the name Jimin mean?
The name Jimin has Korean roots and is interpreted as 'the gentle way' as well as 'the sharp-minded with ambition.' The components of the name refer to wisdom and gentleness.
Where does the name Jimin come from?
Jimin is a male first name of Korean origin.
How popular is the name Jimin?
Jimin is enjoying growing popularity, especially due to the international fame of personalities like members of the K-Pop group BTS, who have made the name popular.