Sima: meaning of the Hebrew name
סִימָה
Pronounced SEE-mah
- Girl
- Aramaic
Meaning of Sima
Sima is written סימה or סימא in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
סימה Girl, Aramaic
In the Aramaic of the Talmudic sages, Sima means a treasure or hidden hoard. A traditional girl's name expressing preciousness and affection.
סימא Girl, Aramaic
In Aramaic, sima means a treasure, something precious. The name expresses how dear a child is: a daughter who is her parents' treasure.
Sima in Hebrew
Sima is written סימה in Hebrew (with vowel points: סִימָה). Other spellings: סימא. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- סSamekh
- יYod
- מMem
- הHe
Gematria value: 115 (Samekh 60 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginAramaic
- Meaningtreasure
- PronunciationSEE-mah
- Hebrewסימה
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsסימא
Popularity in Israel
Sima 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 Sima
What does the name Sima mean?
In the Aramaic of the Talmudic sages, Sima means a treasure or hidden hoard. A traditional girl's name expressing preciousness and affection.
How do you pronounce Sima?
Sima is pronounced SEE-mah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Sima in Hebrew?
Sima is written סימה in Hebrew (with vowel points: סִימָה). Other spellings: סימא.
What is the gematria of Sima?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling סימה adds up to 115 (Samekh 60 + Yod 10 + Mem 40 + He 5).
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