Meaning: Divine grace
The story
Neema means divine grace in Swahili. Its source is the Arabic word niʿma, “blessing”; these are connected stages of the name’s history rather than unrelated alternate origins.
Nicknames
- Nee
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Neema comes from Swahili.
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