Cognomen リム (Lim 
, Rim , リム 
) , around the globe, is a widespread family name. The surname リム is characteristic of South-eastern Asia, particularly Singapore, where it is a prevalent surname, Brunei, and Malaysia, where it is a widespread surname (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, the name is most common in South-eastern Asia, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. Likewise, リム is the forename as well as the last name.