What is the origin of the name Jima?

Jima is a name of Hebrew and English origin. It is often classified as a short & sweet, biblical, other name.

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Q: What does the name Jima mean?

Jima means "Likely a feminine or variant form related to Jim or James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally interpreted as "supplanter."".

Likely a feminine or variant form related to Jim or James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally interpreted as "supplanter."

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