Shemya

Shemya Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shemya are female.

Shemya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XM
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 M Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/shemya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shemya in Braille

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

The name Shemya in braille

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

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.

The name Shemya in sign language

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