Hemi
Meaning of Hemi
Hemi is a unisex name with English origins. It is pronounced as HEM-ee (/ˈhɛm.i/) in both American and British English. A variation of this name is Hemmy. Hemi has been given to a small but consistent number of newborns in the United States over the past two decades. While not among the most popular names, it has maintained a steady presence, with occurrences ranging from 6 to 14 per year. The popularity of Hemi suggests that parents are drawn to its uniqueness and simple yet distinctive sound.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HEM-ee (/ˈhɛm.i/)
American English
- Pronunced as HEM-ee (/ˈhɛmi/)
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Notable People Named Hemi
| Hemi Ahio, born John Kevin Alipate Ahio, is a professional boxer from New Zealand with Tongan heritage. |
| Hemi Pomara, a Māori chief from the Chatham Islands, had a remarkable life that included travels to Sydney, London, and Barbados, and is the subject of a novel and a planned film. |
| Hemi Takatou Taylor is a former Wales rugby union player who was part of the 1995 Rugby World Cup squad and is related to former Australian squash player Danielle Drady. |
| Hēmi Pōtatau, a New Zealand Presbyterian minister, soldier, and writer of Māori descent, was born in 1904 and identified with the Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Rākaipaaka iwi. |
