Jim (Swedish)
Where does "Jim" come from?
The Swedish name Jim is a direct borrowing from the English language. It originated as a diminutive form of the traditional name James, eventually evolving into an independent given name throughout the English-speaking world before being adopted into Swedish.
Full etymology tree
- Jim (Swedish), 'a male given name'
- borrowed Jim (English), 'A diminutive of the male given name James.'
Ancestors
- Jim (English)
Updated June 2026
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