Zima

Zima Meaning & Origin

About Zima
The surname Zima is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "zima," which means "winter" in several Slavic languages. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to people who lived in or near a place associated with winter, such as a cold region or a village with a winter-related name. The surname Zima is relatively common in Slavic countries, particularly in Poland and the Czech Republic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zima: 1,253
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,996
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zima 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 Zima is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SM
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSANA
🔊 Soundex
Z050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈzimə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zima in Braille

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

The name Zima in braille

How to sign the name Zima using Sign Language

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

The name Zima in sign language

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