Jamaica

Jamaica Meaning & Origin

About Jamaica
The name "Jamaica" is derived from the indigenous Taíno word "Xaymaca," which means "land of wood and water." It refers to the abundant forests and numerous rivers found on the island. The name reflects the natural beauty and resources of Jamaica, a Caribbean country known for its lush landscapes, tropical climate, and stunning waterfalls.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jamaica are female.

Jamaica Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JMK
🗽 NYSIIS
JANA
🔊 Soundex
J05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AH0 M EY1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ʤəˈmeɪkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JMK', 'AMK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jamaica in Braille

Here's how to represent Jamaica in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jamaica in braille

How to Spell the Name Jamaica in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jamaica using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jamaica in sign language

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