US Popularity Rank: 4729

Origin: Chinese

Meaning: Gold; Kindness; Ambition; Yahweh is gracious

Jin is a gender-neutral name with Chinese roots. Originally a last name, Jin’s most common meaning stems from the character for “gold” and was first held by the son of the legendary Yellow Emperor. Jin’s Japanese ties lend to the classic translations “kindness” and “ambition,” amongst others, depending on the kanji used. The title is also a Picard French form of Jean, from John, which signifies “Yahweh is gracious” in Hebrew. From honoring your ancestral heritage to celebrating baby's glowing presence, Jin is a versatile contender with many positive connotations. With this name, baby Jin may be inspired to express their innate beauty and dazzling personality wherever life takes them.