Shima
SHEE-mah
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
111
Peak Year
#8 in 1979
First Recorded
1975
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Japanese, Shima means 'island'. In Persian, it means 'beauty spot' or 'birthmark'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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