Lima

Lima Meaning & Origin

About Lima
The name "Lima" has multiple origins and meanings. In Spanish and Portuguese, "Lima" refers to the citrus fruit lime. It can also be a surname derived from the city of Lima in Peru. Additionally, "Lima" is a variant of the Arabic name "Layma," meaning "sweetheart" or "intoxicating." Overall, the name "Lima" can represent various associations, including the fruit, a geographical location, or a term of endearment.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lima are female.

Lima Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LM
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LANA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlimΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lima in Braille

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

The name Lima in braille

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

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

The name Lima in sign language

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