Jin
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jin
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 1
Jin is a unisex name from China and a male name in Japan. The name derives from the Chinese jīn (金), which means 'gold' and can thus be interpreted as 'the Golden'. In Japanese, jin (仁) stands for 'benevolence' or 'kindness', characterizing the name as 'the Kind'.
What does the name Jin mean?
Jin is a first name that is common in both Chinese and Japanese cultures. The meaning varies: in Chinese, it is translated as 'the Golden', while in Japanese it stands for 'the Kind'.
Where does the name Jin come from?
The name Jin has its roots in the Chinese and Japanese languages and can be used for both men and women.
How do you pronounce Jin?
The pronunciation of Jin is monosyllabic and concise. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Dschin' [dʒɪn]. The name begins with a soft, voiced onset, and the short I sound gives it a compact form. The final N provides a gentle closure to the sound. Jin conveys a modern and calm impression - minimalist yet present.
Popularity
In Germany, Jin is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 1,347th place. In the last ten years, Jin has been given as a first name about 90 times, placing it 2,536th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,426th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jiji / JinJin / Jinni / Jinnie / Jinnieboy / Jinröschen / Juju
Famous people
- Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee (American artist)
- Eun-jin Bang (actress from South Korea)
- Gyo-jin In (actor from South Korea)
- Hae-jin Yoo (South Korean actor)
- Han-Jin Kweon (football player from South Korea)
- Hye-jin Han (actress from South Korea)
- Hye-Jin Kim (swimmer from South Korea)
- Hye-Jin Shim (actress from South Korea)
- Hyo-jin Gong (actress from South Korea)
- Hyon-jin Sim (footballer from North Korea)
- Hyun-jin Lee (South Korean badminton player)
- Hyung-jin Gong (South Korean actor)
- Jae-jin Cho (footballer from South Korea)
- Jae-jin Lee (badminton player from South Korea)
- Jin (character) (character from the movie 'Everest - A Yeti Wants to Go Higher')
- Jin Akanishi (singer of the famous boy band 'Kat-tun')
- Jin Chen (badminton player from China)
- Jin He (Chinese water polo player)
- Jin Hua Zhou (Chinese artist)
- Jin Ju (Chinese pianist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jin
What is the origin of the name Jin?
The name Jin has its roots in the Chinese and Japanese languages. It can be used for both men and women and is common in various Asian cultures.
What does the name Jin mean?
In Chinese, Jin is translated as 'the Golden', while in Japanese it stands for 'the Kind'. The meanings reflect the cultural values of both languages.
How popular is the name Jin?
Jin enjoys great popularity in many Asian countries and is a common first name in both China and Japan. However, popularity may vary regionally.