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Shima
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  • Hiraganatip:しま
  • Katakanatip:シマ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 10,000
  • English Syllablestip:shi-ma (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:shi-ma (2)
  • English transcriptiontip:Shima

This name is also used as a first name: First name / Given nameShima

Kanji Names & Meanings - 14 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Shima," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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- Shima -

Click to speech しまAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare島 - Shima -Copy 島

means "island, isle."

  • Island - Land surrounded by water.

  • Isle - A small island.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 7,000

- Shima -

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means "island."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 2,000

志摩- Shima -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

means "rub, friction, touch."

  • Rub - To move something back and forth against a surface.

  • Friction - The resistance from rubbing.

  • Touch - To come into contact with.

  • Approach - To Come Near; to get close.

  • Polish - To grind or hone.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

- Shima -

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means "island, shima, isle."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

志磨- Shima -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

means "polish, grind, refine."

  • Polish - To make smooth and shiny through rubbing.

  • Grind - To Reduce to Powder; to sharpen.

  • Refine - To improve through practice.

  • Cultivate - To develop skills through effort.

  • Diligence - To be hardworking and persistent in one's efforts.

  • Pull - To apply force to something in order to move it in a particular direction.

  • Rub - To move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

志満- Shima -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

means "full, satisfy, entire."

  • Full - Completely filled.

  • Satisfy - To Fulfill; to content.

  • Entire - Whole; complete.

  • All - Everything or everyone included in a group.

  • Every - Each and every one of a group.

  • Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectation.

  • Reach - To extend or arrive at a destination.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 70

志間- Shima -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

means "between."

  • Between Pillars - The space between pillars in a building.

  • Gap - A gap or separation.

  • Inside - The interior of something.

  • Time - A period of time.

  • To Heal - To get better from an illness.

  • To Mix - To mix together.

  • To Separate - To create a space between two things.

  • To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.

  • To Switch - To switch places.

  • Unit of Length - A unit of length equal to six 尺 (approximately 1.8 meters).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50

志真- Shima -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

means "true, truth, pure."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

志麻- Shima -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

means "hemp, linen, numb."

  • Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.

  • Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.

  • Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed.

  • Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

司馬- Shima -

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means "manage, preside, official."

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

  • Householdstip: under 10

紫摩- Shima -

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means "purple, soy sauce."

means "rub, friction, touch."

  • Rub - To move something back and forth against a surface.

  • Friction - The resistance from rubbing.

  • Touch - To come into contact with.

  • Approach - To Come Near; to get close.

  • Polish - To grind or hone.

  • Householdstip: under 10

志馬- Shima -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

means "horse, large, shogi piece."

  • Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.

  • Large - A metaphor for something big.

  • Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.

  • Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shima -

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means "islet."

  • Householdstip: under 10

志广- Shima -

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means "aspiration, will, record."

广 means "cave."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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