Jamica

juh-MEE-kuh'juh-MEE-kuh'3 syllables
🇬🇧English
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MEANING

Derived from the country name Jamaica

ORIGIN

Caribbean

ETYMOLOGY

The name 'Jamaica' originates from the indigenous Taíno word 'Xaymaca', meaning 'Land of Wood and Water' or 'Land of Springs'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with the vibrant culture, music, and landscapes of the Caribbean.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as a place name since the 16th century; adopted as a personal name more recently, reflecting cultural appreciation or connection.

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The name Jamica means "Derived from the country name Jamaica" in English.
Jamica has Caribbean origins. The name 'Jamaica' originates from the indigenous Taíno word 'Xaymaca', meaning 'Land of Wood and Water' or 'Land of Springs'.
Jamica is pronounced juh-MEE-kuh (juh-MEE-kuh). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Jamica include Jam, Mica, Mimi.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Jamica include Jasmine, Malik, Zara.
The most common spelling is Jamica. Alternative spellings include Jamaika, Jamika.
Jamica - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations