Surname · Thai origin
Sae-Lim
Meaning
The surname Sae-Lim means Of the Lim clan (Chinese-Thai).
Origin
Thai
Type
clan name
The origin of the surname Sae-Lim
Sae-Lim marks the Chinese-Thai clan surname Lim (Sae = “clan”).
How Thai surnames work
Thai surnames are a modern invention, introduced by law only in 1913 under King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). By law each family name had to be unique, so Thai surnames are often long, elaborate and drawn from Sanskrit and Pali roots evoking prosperity, virtue or nature. In everyday life Thais are known and addressed by their given name; the surname is secondary.
Variants & spellings
- Saelim
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Sae-Lim mean?
The surname Sae-Lim means Of the Lim clan (Chinese-Thai). Sae-Lim marks the Chinese-Thai clan surname Lim (Sae = “clan”).
Where does the surname Sae-Lim come from?
Sae-Lim is a surname of Thai origin.
What kind of surname is Sae-Lim?
Sae-Lim is a clan name surname.