Sima means “face, countenance”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Sima is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Sima mean?
Literal meaning
Sima is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “face, countenance”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Sima in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Sima mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Sima. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “face, countenance” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Sima mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Sima. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “face, countenance” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Sima come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Sima?
Sima is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Sima across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | SimaLatin | Girl | same as above: “face, countenance” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | SimaLatin | Girl | same as above: “face, countenance” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Sima
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sima | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Sima | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Sima
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Sima rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- YeniseyBoy“the Yenisei river”same language (turkish)
- HatemîBoy“relating to a seal; seal maker; generosity; last”same language (turkish)
- MeyilGirl“inclination, fondness”same language (turkish)
- RuhsarGirl“cheek, face”same language (turkish)
- PayeGirl“rank, degree; step”same language (turkish)
- AslıhanGirl“genuine noble lady”same language (turkish)
- AlpmanBoy“brave, courageous hero”same language (turkish)
- AtılayUnisex“bold moon”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Sima
What does the name Sima mean?
Sima means “face, countenance”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Sima a girl's or a boy's name?
Sima is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Sima come from?
Sima is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Sima?
Sima is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Sima have?
Sima has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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