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Derived from the Swahili word meaning 'grace' or 'divine favor', Neema signifies a blessing or a state of abundance. A person named Neema is often perceived as having a gentle and harmonious spirit, radiating a natural elegance and a profound sense of gratitude that inspires those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,123 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1967 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 1971 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African, Arabic, Swahili |
| Comeback name | No |
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Neema Barnette (Director, 'Sugar Hill') · Neema Kaseje (Pediatric Surgeon, Humanitarian Advocate) · Neema Iyer (Technologist, Founder of Pollicy) · Neema Parvini (Academic, Author of 'Shakespeare's History Plays') · Neema Kambona (Journalist, BBC Africa News Presenter)
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