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Girl's nameOrigin: Spanish, Basque, HebrewMunicipal population recordMultiple origin hypothesesThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Jimena

Jimena is a distinctive Spanish name with medieval roots, also known in the form Ximena. It sounds melodic, feminine, and international, but remains unusual in the Slovak environment. The frequently cited meaning 'listening' stems from a Hebrew theory, which is not, however, etymologically undisputed.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Jimena
Czech:
Jimena
German:
Jimena
Hungarian:
Jimena
Polish:
Jimena
Spanish:
Jimena
French:
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A traditional Spanish name of unclear origin, often interpreted as one who listens.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Jimena je španielska ženská podoba stredovekého mena Jimeno, zapisovaného aj Ximeno; tradičný variant Ximena zachováva archaickú grafiku. Hlbšia etymológia nie je jednoznačná: meno sa spája s baskickým Semen/Xemen, prípadne s hebrejským menom Šimon a významom počúvať.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Jimena vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie85 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

JIMENA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

Slovenský unikát

Tradičné slovanské prostredie
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Španielska výslovnosť približne: chi-ME-na; j označuje drsnú hlásku podobnú slovenskému ch.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Jimena
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Jimeny
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Jimene
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Jimenu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Jimena!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Jimene
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Jimenou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JimiJiminkaJimenkaMenaMenka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Jimena
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Jimena! Jimi! Mena!

Test how Jimena sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Jimena Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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