What is the origin of the name Shama?

Shama is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Shama?

Shama is currently ranked #17255 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Shama

SHAH-mah

Popularity

#17255

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

451

Peak Year

#18 in 1979

First Recorded

1968

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Shama has multiple origins. In Hebrew, it means 'to hear'. In Hindi, it refers to a type of bird, the Indian robin, known for its beautiful song.

Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Similar Names

Salma Sana Shyla Aisha

Personality Traits

SensitiveArtisticPeacefulCommunicative

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