Shatima
Meaning of Shatima
Pronounced shuh-TEE-muh, the name Shatima is a modern American gem, born from the melodic fusion of “Sha-” and “Tima,” giving it a warm, lyrical bounce that’s hard to forget. While it doesn’t trace back to an ancient pedigree, some parents sense a nod to Swahili or Arabic roots—Tima can mean “to grow” or “praise”—yet Shatima stands wholly original. In New York it quietly danced through the birth rankings from the late ’70s into the early ’90s, lingering in the low 200s—a testament to its appeal among families seeking something distinctive without the risk of tongue-twisters at the playground. Like a soft spring breeze under a starlit sky, Shatima carries an inspirational promise: that every little girl bearing its gentle cadence will chart her own extraordinary course.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as shuh-TEE-muh (/ʃəˈtiːmə/)
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