Jewish Baby Names

Sima

סימע, שׂימה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Yiddish
• Meaning: joy
• A sweet and affectionate name, Sima is the Yiddish derivative of the Hebrew word simcha, meaning "happiness" or "joy" and used to refer to celebrations or parties. A name often heard in the soft tones of Eastern European Jewish homes, Sima reflects the celebration that is a welcoming a new child into the world.
• Alternate Spellings: Simma, Simah
• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Simcha
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Raina
  ,
  Mina
  ,
  Hershel
  ,
  Sender
• Theme: happiness