About Gima
The surname Gima is of Japanese origin and is predominantly found in the Okinawa region. It is derived from the Ryukyuan language, specifically the Okinawan dialect, where "gi" means "to govern" or "to rule," and "ma" means "true" or "genuine." Therefore, the surname Gima can be interpreted to mean "true ruler" or "genuine governor." It is likely that individuals with this surname have ancestral ties to a ruling or governing class in Okinawa.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Gima is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gima 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 Gima is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Gima in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gima using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.