Pim

The first name Pim is a male name that means 'the strong-willed protector'. It has its origin in children's language and is a diminutive of Willem, a Low German and Dutch variant of the old German name Wilhelm. Wilhelm is composed of the Old High German terms willio for 'will, determination' and helm for 'helmet, protection'.

What does the name Pim mean?

Pim means 'the strong-willed protector' and originated as a diminutive of Willem, which represents the Low German and Dutch form of Wilhelm. Wilhelm itself has its roots in the Old High German words willio for 'will, determination' and helm for 'helmet, protection'. Pim is, similar to the name variant Wim, a relatively common first name in the Netherlands.

Where does the name Pim come from?

The name Pim has its origins in Old High German and means 'the strong-willed protector'. The Old High German words willio (will, determination) and helm (helmet, protection) form the basis of the name. Pim is used in various languages such as Frisian, Dutch, Luxembourgish, Low German, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Pim?

The pronunciation of Pim is simple and concise. The name is monosyllabic and sounds clear and direct: 'Pim' [pɪm]. The pronunciation features a short, distinct vowel surrounded by soft consonants that compress the sound. The name ends without elongation, giving it a reduced and immediate effect. Pim thus appears plain and clear, with a restrained yet present brevity.

When is the name day of Pim?

Pim, as a variant of Wilhelm, celebrates its name day on several dates: January 1, January 10, February 10, March 28, May 28, June 8, June 25, June 27, June 30, and July 5.

Popularity

In Germany, Pim is a relatively common first name. In 2018, it ranked 2,659th on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, it has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Pim ranks 8,037th. Information on the global popularity and rankings of Pim in other countries can also be considered.

Famous people

• Pim Balkestein (Dutch footballer)
• Pim Bekkering (Dutch footballer)
• Pim Bouwman (football player from the Netherlands)
• Pim Doesburg (Dutch football player)
• Pim Fortuyn (Dutch politician & publicist)
• Pim Jacobs (Dutch jazz musician)
• Pim Koopman (musician from the Netherlands)
• Pim Ligthart (Dutch racing cyclist)
• Pim Nieuwenhuis (sailor from the Netherlands)
• Pim Seth Paul (Dutch badminton player)
• Pim van de Meent (Dutch footballer)
• Pim van Lommel (Dutch doctor)
• Pim Verbeek (Dutch football coach)
• Pim Walsma (Dutch baseball player)