Gin

A variant of Chin in Chinese, the use of the name in Singapore and Malaysia is likely based on the Chinese name.

It also means "silver" in Japanese.

Short form of Virginia, Ginnifer, Ginette and other names containing the 'gin' sound. May also be given in reference to the liquor, gin, a diminutive of the Old French genevre, from the Latin iūniperus 'juniper', a type of berry used to make the liquor.

Notable bearer is New Zealand singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore.