Gimena

Meaning of Gimena

Gimena is a spirited Spanish name with medieval Basque roots, likely meaning “listener” or “hearing one.” It glides through history as a lively twist on Ximena. Think of Jimena Díaz, El Cid’s brave muse—now that’s loyalty and courage rolled into five letters. Pronounced hee-MEH-nah, it sounds like a soft melody that might even recruit teddy bears into a conga line. Warm and lyrical, Gimena hints at a heart tuned to life’s little wonders and big dreams. Rare enough to feel uniquely hers—just fourteen newborns in the U.S. got the name in 2024—yet steadily blooming in nurseries nationwide. Gimena is perfect for a little girl poised to listen deeply, laugh freely, and write her own inspiring chapter.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as hee-MEH-nah (/xiˈmena/)

• Jimena
• Gianna
• Ximena
• Gemma
• Giselle
• Gia
• Jemima