Rooted in Heritage, Growing for the Future
Behind every 林 (Lim, Lin, Ling, Lum, Lam, Liem, etc.) is a story of migrations, resilience, and ambitions. Together, we form a global forest — vast, diverse, and deeply rooted. World Of Lim (WOL) exists to connect that forest: to unite people, businesses, and allies under one shared name and one collective vision.
WOL is a digital-first platform designed to unite the 林 diaspora worldwide and the friends who stand alongside us. It is both a cultural anchor and a springboard for modern opportunities— a place where heritage, business, and communities converge.
The surname 林, meaning “forest,” is the 18th most common surname in China and the 24th most common worldwide, carried by roughly one in every 385 people on earth.
Its richness lies in its diversity of pronunciations and spelling:
Through migrations, 林 has evolved into countless local forms: Salim in Indonesia; Lumho in Hawaii; Ling in Malaysia; Nim in Trinidad; Lynn in the United States; and many more. Each variation tells a story of adaptation, yet all are branches of the same tree.
At WOL, we celebrate this diversity not as fragmentation but as proof of global connections. Different voices, one name — one heritage, forging many futures.
To transform the shared roots of 林 into a borderless global legacy — where technology bridges distances, human *connections* *create* impact, and *communities shape* the future.
WOL’s mission is simple yet ambitious: to unite the global communities around heritage, trust, and collaborations while enabling professional growth and business successes.
Heritage provides knowledge — understanding our past teaches us how to build the future.
Community creates strength — together, we can achieve more than any of us alone.
Opportunity should be shared — by connecting people and ideas, we open doors across borders.
Share knowledge and experiences.
Build trusted professional networks.
Showcase achievements and stories.
Collaborate with allies, both within and beyond the 林 communities.
At its heart, WOL is about connections with purpose.
By balancing culture and commerce, WOL ensures that we not only look backwards but move forward with confidence, clarity, and strength.
We honour our lineage without being bound by it. WOL is not about ancestor worship; it is about applying knowledge from the past to create a lasting legacy for the future.
Knowledge is at the heart of success and continuity. By combining the wisdom of heritage with the innovation of modern tools, WOL offers a foundation for growth that is meaningful, sustainable, and borderless.
Though WOL begins with the 林 communities, it does not end there. We believe in inclusivity and collaboration:
林 members form the core of the community.
Non-林 allies are welcomed as partners, collaborators, and friends.
This balance ensures that WOL is not an exclusive circle but a global bridge — strengthening the 林 identity while inviting others to grow with us.
World Of Lim (WOL) was founded by Eric Lim (SG) — a businessman, designer, and technology enthusiast known for his thoughtful observations about people and communities. Eric is also the creator of s͛Card, a digital business card platform for professionals.
Through years of involvement in business associations and community organisations, Eric noticed a recurring problem: too many groups strayed from their true purpose. Politics, hidden costs, and personal agendas often overshadowed the mission of serving members and their organisations.
Eric believed there had to be a better way. His insight was simple: when communities focus on giving, assisting, and empowering others, they grow stronger at their core.
From this belief, WOL was born — built with the support of co-founders who bring depth of knowledge, diverse experiences, and expertise.
WOL is not the product of one person but a collective endeavour. Alongside Eric Lim, co-founders and leaders are shaping the platform with their expertise, vision, and commitment to communities.
World of Lim (WOL) is a self-funded initiative, built with will, knowledge, and technology. It exists to honour and support the 林 legacy, creating a digital platform and Business Directory that connects and empowers. More than just a network, WOL is a world where kinship, trust, and collaboration extend beyond time and space—strengthening the bonds of our ancestors while building new opportunities for generations to come. With good intentions at its heart, WOL invites more to join in this shared journey, where knowledge, commerce, and community flourish together.
As WOL grows, more co-founders and contributors will continue to emerge, strengthening its foundation and ensuring it remains true to its mission: to unite, empower, and grow together.
World Of Lim (WOL) is more than a platform — it is a shared journey. Whether you carry the 林 name or stand as a friend beside this community, you are part of this story.
Together, we bridge heritage with modern opportunities, uniting a global name into a global network and turning communities into collective strengths.