About Shemya
The name "Shemya" is of Aleut origin and refers to an island located in the Aleutian chain of Alaska. It is derived from the Aleut word "Shimiyi," meaning "the place where the wind blows through." The name reflects the island's characteristic strong winds and serves as a reminder of the island's natural environment.
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Most individuals with the name Shemya are female.
The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Shemya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shemya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.