Lima
Meaning of Lima
The name Lima, pronounced as LEE-muh (/ˈliːmə/), is a unique and elegant choice for a baby girl. Its origins are varied, with potential roots in Spanish and Portuguese, where it may refer to the capital city of Peru. The name can also be linked to the lima bean, adding an earthy and natural connotation. Despite its exotic flair, Lima remains relatively rare in the United States, consistently ranking outside the top 10,000 names over recent years. This rarity makes it an appealing option for parents seeking a distinctive yet simple name for their daughter. A notable variation of Lima is Lina, which offers a slightly softer sound while maintaining the same charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LEE-muh (/ˈliːmə/)
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Notable People Named Lima
| Rodrigo José Lima dos Santos, also known as Lima, is a retired Brazilian footballer who excelled as a striker. |
| Afonso Henriques de Lima Barreto, a prominent Brazilian novelist and journalist, is renowned for his work "Triste Fim de Policarpo Quaresma," which offers a biting satire of the early years of the República Velha in Brazil. |
| Lima Zachariah Sopoaga is a professional rugby union player from New Zealand who plays as a fly-half for Japan Rugby League One club Shimizu Blue Sharks and represents Samoa at the international level. |
| Lima Barreto was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter known for his film "O Cangaceiro," which received acclaim at the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. |
