Lim is a Hokkien transcription of a Chinese surname, Lin, or 林 (pinyin Lín). The literal meaning of this surname is "forest" or "woods". Among the overseas Chinese, the surname Lim (also transcribed as Lam, Lum, Lim or Liem) may be more common than in China because many overseas Chinese have origins in Fujian.
Meaning & History. From Chinese çµ (lÃng) meaning "spirit, soul", 铃 (lÃng) meaning "bell, chime", or other Chinese characters which are pronounced similarly.
From Chinese 刘 (liú) meaning "kill, destroy". This was the surname of Chinese emperors of the Han dynasty.
The meaning of the name “Lixue” is: “Beautiful Snow”. Categories: Chinese Names.
