Girl name
Sima name meaning
“boundary, territory”
Sima is a feminine name commonly linked to Sanskrit sīmā, meaning boundary or territory, in a Javanese naming context. In Old Javanese, also known as Kawi, sīma additionally denoted a specially designated territory exempt from certain taxes, giving the word a specific territorial sense.
What does Sima mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sima
In a Javanese context, Sima may derive from Sanskrit sīmā, meaning boundary or territory. In Old Javanese, sīma also denoted a specially designated territory exempt from certain taxes.
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) |
|---|---|
| Starts with | S · Si |
Name combinations with Sima
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sima, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Listya: beautiful, pleasing to behold
- Mintarsih: asking for love
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Meaning of each word
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Wiwit: the beginning or start of something
- Mustika: precious gemstone
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Sima Puri
Meaning of each word
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Puri: palatial residence
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Meaning of each word
- Patma: lotus flower
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Indrati: associated with the god Indra
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Sima Duwi
Meaning of each word
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Duwi: two; second in order
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Sima Ratih Yulianingsih
Meaning of each word
- Sima: boundary, territory
- Ratih: love, delight
- Yulianingsih: Yulia and affection
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How to pronounce Sima
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sima/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦩ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮙ |
Is Sima a girl’s name?
Yes, Sima is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sima ranks #2,401 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sima
- Sita♀Furrow made by a plough
- Sila♂♀Moral character or good conduct
- Soma♀The moon
- Suma♀Flower, blossom
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Siska♀Frankish woman or woman from France
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Syifa♀Recovery from illness
- Silva♂♀Forest, woodland
- Sisca♀Frankish woman, woman from France
Names with related meanings
- Siti♀Respected lady
- Pratiwi♀Earth, the land supporting life
- Sitti♀Respected lady
- Shinta♀A ploughed furrow
- Pertiwi♀Earth, homeland
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Romlah♀A grain of sand
- Jihan♀World, universe
- Ramlah♀Stretch of sand, sandy ground
- Yuri♂♀Farmer, earth worker
- Nusa♂♀Island, land surrounded by water
- Sita♀Furrow made by a plough
Famous people named Sima
- Sima Fatma Kusuma
FAQ about the name Sima
What is the meaning of Sima?
Sima means boundary, territory. In a Javanese context, Sima may derive from Sanskrit sīmā, meaning boundary or territory. In Old Javanese, sīma also denoted a specially designated territory exempt from certain taxes.
Is Sima a girl’s name?
Yes, Sima is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sima?
Sima is of Sanskrit and Old Javanese (Kawi) origin.
How many syllables does Sima have?
Sima has 2 syllables (Si-ma) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Sima?
Sima ranks #2,401 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sima?
Some ideas: Sima Listya Mintarsih; Sima Wiwit Mustika; Sima Puri.
Famous people named Sima?
Notable people named Sima include Sima Fatma Kusuma.
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