We wanna name my sister's new daughter "Sima" a foreign name very common where we come from (it is actually pronounced as Syma and can be Sayma.. It means in "innocent babyface")
How does it sound in English? Isn't it too short or too weird? What do you think of it?
2006-09-06 07:33:30 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It's lovely, but consider where you live. is she going to go thru life constantly having to pronounce her name to everyone she meets??? If you feel this is not a problem by all means give her that name but if you think the name will be a hindrance later in life maybe it should be saved for the middle name....We gave our son a common first name and an ethnic middle name. Either way congrats on the new baby!!!!
2006-09-06 07:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Erin O. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All children will find a way to make fun of peoples names. It doesn't matter where the name comes from or if it's common. It matters if you like it because you will be the one to say it day in & day out. Kids can be very cruel! Just teach her as she grows up that her name is unique & beautiful. The name would come from her roots which is a beautifull thing.
2006-09-06 07:41:07 · answer #2 · answered by Casper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Sima! I also know someone named Saima (same pronunciation).
Who cares how it sounds in English! The westerners will get used to it, don't mind what they think. My kids have "foreign" names while living here in the U.S. and they have NEVER been teased about it.
2006-09-06 08:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by Mahira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The current trend is to name babies unusual names. For awhile everyone was naming their children according to popularity of the names. Today, people want their children to have unique names, usually with a significant meaning. If you like it, go for it. The meaning is beautiful. What a great legacy to have a name for your child with such a beautiful meaning and also to have your heritage incorporated in the name also. I would not worry about what others thought about it, especially considering the current American trends.
2006-09-06 07:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not weird, just uncommon. Just a suggestion; I would pair it with a more common middle name, in case she does not care for it. I like the pronunciation "Sayma." Of course, she won't always be an innocent baby face!
2006-09-06 07:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an expert on English, nor do i have experience naming children, but i can say that "Syma" or "Sayma" sound...foreign, but not all too off. i've heard of wierder names...most by celebrities, admittedly. one actress named her daughter "Audio Science"...no lie.
2006-09-06 07:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Luv Docta Jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a beautiful name. I recommend using one of the alternate spellings, though, because when I saw the name, I automatically thought "Seema", which in Hindi means "bound".
2006-09-06 08:12:29 · answer #7 · answered by Deb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well theres those dumbass celebrites that name theyr kids pilot inspektor, and zoltan. what retards. what did the kids do to them to deserve them. sima actually sounds pretty tight. i was thinking of Raiuni(rayuni). for my daughter
2006-09-06 07:43:00 · answer #8 · answered by rudogg760 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in US she might get teased because it sounds like a drink here. But otherwise it is a nice name.
2006-09-06 07:36:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a beautiful name. I would use it if i was having a daughter .
2006-09-06 07:36:31 · answer #10 · answered by cheryl l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋