Cheema

Cheema Meaning & Origin

About Cheema
The surname Cheema is of Punjabi origin and is primarily found among the Sikh community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "chima," meaning a cloak or mantle. The surname Cheema is associated with the Jat community and is believed to have originated from the region of Punjab, India. It signifies a person who is brave, strong, and protective, reflecting the historical association of the Jat community with agriculture and military service.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cheema is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cheema: 2,525
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,312
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.86

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cheema based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cheema is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/cheema*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cheema in Braille

Here's how to represent Cheema in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cheema in braille

How to sign the name Cheema using Sign Language

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

The name Cheema in sign language

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