Kimo
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Kimo is a boy’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A Hawaiian name, a shortened form of 'Iakimo,' the Hawaiian form of 'Jacob', which means 'supplanter' in Hebrew.”. It currently ranks #9443 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1981.
What Kimo Means
“A Hawaiian name, a shortened form of 'Iakimo,' the Hawaiian form of 'Jacob', which means 'supplanter' in Hebrew.”
The Story of Kimo
A warm Hawaiian breeze in name form, Kimo is a gentle, sun-kissed shortening of a biblical name, waiting for your son's kind spirit.
Kimo is the Hawaiian form of the name Jacob, which originates from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter.' In Hawaii, the name was adapted and shortened, becoming a distinct and beloved given name. From its ancient Hebrew roots, it traveled across the Pacific to the Hawaiian Islands, where it evolved into the familiar and friendly Kimo, popular from the mid-20th century onwards.
The name 'Kimo' feels as warm and welcoming as the Hawaiian sun. When you call this name for your son, it carries a sense of gentle kindness and adaptability. It’s a name that suggests a comforting presence, someone who can navigate life with a smile and a caring heart. You imagine it fitting him as naturally as the sea breeze.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#28 in 1981
Total Births
859
First Recorded
1949
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