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The name Jin has multiple meanings and origins. In Korean, Jin (진) means "precious" or "treasure." In Chinese, Jin (金) means "gold" or "metal." It is also a common surname in Chinese culture. In Japanese, Jin (仁) means "compassionate" or "benevolent."

The Korean name Jin is often given to boys and girls and can be written with different hanja (Chinese characters). Common hanja include 進 (meaning "advance" or "progress"), 眞 (meaning "truth" or "genuine"), and 鎭 (meaning "calm" or "peaceful").

In Chinese culture, the surname Jin is one of the 100 most common surnames and is derived from the ancient state of Jin. It was also adopted by some Koreans during the Han dynasty when Chinese names were assigned to Korean individuals.

The Japanese name Jin, written with the kanji character 仁, is a unisex name and is often used for boys. It is often combined with other Japanese characters to create names like Jinpei (仁平), meaning "benevolent peace."

Overall, the name Jin has various meanings and origins depending on the language and culture, but is often associated with positive qualities like compassion, progress, and value.

The name Jin is popular in several parts of the world, including China, Korea, and Vietnam.

If you're a fan of the name Jin, but want to consider some alternatives or variations, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are some similar names to Jin:

• Jinny
• Jinja
• Jina
• Jinn
• Jinan
• Jinee
• Jinelle
• Jinhee
• Jinty