Shimi: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁימִי
Pronounced SHEE-mee
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Shimi
Shimi is an Israeli nickname for Shimon that became a name in its own right. Warm and easygoing, it has a homey, family feel.
Shimi in Hebrew
Shimi is written שימי in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁימִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- מMem
- יYod
Gematria value: 360 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningnickname for Shimon
- PronunciationSHEE-mee
- Hebrewשימי
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Shimi 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 Shimi
What does the name Shimi mean?
Shimi is an Israeli nickname for Shimon that became a name in its own right. Warm and easygoing, it has a homey, family feel.
How do you pronounce Shimi?
Shimi is pronounced SHEE-mee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shimi in Hebrew?
Shimi is written שימי in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁימִי).
What is the gematria of Shimi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שימי adds up to 360 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + Yod 10).
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