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How to Pronounce Shima

Shima / SHEEMUH /

The name Shima is a Female name of Western origin 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 is pronounced SHEEMUH.

Western Female

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.". 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.

Language Western
Gender Female
Phonetic SHEEMUH
IPA ˈʃimə

Say it as SHEEMUH. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

  • · Shima Yoshitake - Japanese manga artist
  • · Shima Onishi - Japanese voice actress

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Shima?
Shima is pronounced SHEEMUH.
What is the correct pronunciation of Shima?
The correct pronunciation of Shima is SHEEMUH (IPA: ˈʃimə).
Is Shima a Western name?
Yes, 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.".

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