Neema

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NEE-mah'NEE-muh'2 syllables
🇰🇪Swahili
Graceful

MEANING

Grace

ORIGIN

East African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word for 'grace' or 'blessing'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in East African countries, often given to girls as a symbol of hope and blessing.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Neema has been used in Swahili-speaking regions for generations, reflecting the importance of grace and blessings in cultural traditions.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Melodic

MEANING

Pleasantness

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Rooted in the Hebrew word 'na'am' meaning 'pleasant'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Less commonly used in Hebrew-speaking regions but still recognized as a name with positive connotations.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In Hebrew tradition, names often reflect desirable traits, and Neema's meaning fits this pattern.

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Neema - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations