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Jimena

hee-MEH-nah

Popularity

#536

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

16,524

Peak Year

#830 in 2016

First Recorded

1966

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The origin of Jimena is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he has heard'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jimena Barón

    Argentine actress, singer and songwriter.

  • Jimena Navarrete

    Mexican model and beauty queen, Miss Universe 2010

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Personality Traits

IndependentStrong-willedCreativeConfident

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