Nima
Meaning of Nima
Nima is a unisex name of Persian origin. It is pronounced as NEE-mah (/niːmə/). The name has variations, such as Nimah. In the United States, Nima has been given to newborns since at least 1921, with varying popularity over the years. In recent times, it has consistently ranked in the top 15,000 names for both boys and girls. Nima carries a unique and exotic sound that can be appealing to parents looking for a distinctive name with Persian roots. Its versatility as a unisex name adds an extra layer of appeal, making it a great choice for those seeking gender-neutral options.
Pronunciation
Persian
- Pronunced as NEE-mah (/niːmə/)
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Notable People Named Nima
| Nima Sanandaji is an influential Iranian-Swedish social and natural researcher with over 400 scientific mentions and more than 30 published books on various topics including economics, entrepreneurship, and history. |
| Nima Arkani-Hamed is an accomplished theoretical physicist with a diverse range of interests, and holds prominent positions at the Institute for Advanced Study and The Center for Future High Energy Physics. |
| Nima Nourizadeh is a British-Iranian director with a family background in politics and music production. |
| Nima Rezaei is an Iranian scientist and professor known for his research in Primary Immunodeficiencies and as the founder of the Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN). |
| Nima Elbagir is a Sudanese journalist and an award-winning international television correspondent. |
| Amir Nima Fakhrara, professionally known as Nima Fakhrara, is an Iranian film composer based in Los Angeles. |
| Nima Atrkar Rowshan, also known as Nima A. Rowshan, is an Iranian contemporary classical music composer known for his post-minimalist style. |
| Nima Kadivar is a Swedish professional futsal player known for his contributions to Hammarby IF and the Swedish national futsal team, and was nominated for the Swedish futsal player of the year award in 2019. |
| Nima Javidi is an Iranian film director and screenwriter, best known for his acclaimed films Melbourne (2014) and The Warden (2019), with Melbourne receiving numerous international awards and being featured in major film festivals worldwide. |
| Nima Alamian is an accomplished Iranian table tennis player who qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics after winning the 2016 Asian qualification tournament. |
| Nima Djama is a prominent composer, singer, and political figure from Djibouti, known for her patriotic tunes and active involvement in politics. |
| Nima Saghafi is an American soccer referee in Major League Soccer and a member of PRO. |
| Nima Gharti Magar - Nirma Gharti Magar is a Wushu competitor who won a gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games. |
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| Nimâ Machouf - Nimâ Valèrie Machouf is a Canadian-Iranian epidemiologist and politician with expertise in international health and infectious diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS. |
