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Shim

沈 — To sink, Deep

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Origin & History

The Shim surname is associated with the Cheongsong Shim and Samcheok Shim clans. The character 沈 means to sink or deep, suggesting profundity. The Cheongsong Shim clan is notable for producing Queen Soheon, mother of King Sejong the Great.