Name Jimena Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Jimena

Jimena is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Jimena?

Jimena is a variant of the Spanish name Ximena, which derived from the Hebrew name Simon, but is also of Basque origin.

What does the name Jimena mean?

Jimena means “he has heard” (from Hebrew “shamá/שָׁמַע‎” = to hear/to listen). From Basque “seme”, Jimena means “son”, which is unfortunately inappropriate for girls.

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