Neima: meaning of the Hebrew name
נְעִימָה
Pronounced neh-ee-MAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Neima
Neima comes from noam, pleasantness, and suggests softness and sweetness. A ne'ima is also a melody, so the name carries a musical sound within it.
Neima in Hebrew
Neima is written נעימה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְעִימָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- עAyin
- יYod
- מMem
- הHe
Gematria value: 175 (Nun 50 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpleasant melody
- Pronunciationneh-ee-MAH
- Hebrewנעימה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Neima was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Neima
What does the name Neima mean?
Neima comes from noam, pleasantness, and suggests softness and sweetness. A ne'ima is also a melody, so the name carries a musical sound within it.
How do you pronounce Neima?
Neima is pronounced neh-ee-MAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Neima in Hebrew?
Neima is written נעימה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְעִימָה).
What is the gematria of Neima?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נעימה adds up to 175 (Nun 50 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + He 5).
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