About Shemita
The name "Shemita" is of Hebrew origin and holds religious significance in Judaism. It refers to the biblical commandment of Shemitah, which is the seventh year of the agricultural cycle in ancient Israel. During this year, the land was to lie fallow, debts were to be forgiven, and slaves were to be released. The name "Shemita" symbolizes the concept of rest, renewal, and social justice, reflecting the values and principles associated with this biblical commandment.
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Most individuals with the name Shemita are female.
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Here's how to represent Shemita in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shemita using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.