Zimo

Origin and meaning of Zimo

Zimo (梓墨) combines zǐ 梓, the catalpa tree, tied to one's home and family tradition, with mò 墨, 'ink,' a symbol in China of culture, calligraphy and literary learning. The name wishes a boy who is cultured yet rooted in his origins. It's a modern boy's name valued for its nod to Chinese literary tradition. With different characters zi can also mean 'son' (子), while mo always keeps its link to ink and writing.