Shimi: meaning of the Hebrew name

שִׁימִי

Pronounced SHEE-mee

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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This name in Hebrew: שימי