Shima
/SHEEMUH/ Western Female
Meaning & Origin
Shima is a Western name meaning "The meaning of Shima varies depending on the origin. It can mean 'island' in Japanese, 'mark' or 'sign' in Hebrew, or 'virtue' in Persian.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Bangladesh. The name has multiple origins: Japanese (shima - 島), Hebrew (shim'a - שִׁמְעָה), and Persian (شیما - Shima). Each language's root words reflect its respective meaning.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Female
Phonetic SHEEMUH
IPA ˈʃimə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SHEEMUH. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Shima
- · Shima Yoshitake - Japanese manga artist
- · Shima Onishi - Japanese voice actress
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