Jimena
GirlMeans "she who has heard" — the modern Castilian spelling of Ximena.
Basque · Hebrew
Ximena
Meaning
Means "she who has heard", "the one who listens".
Origin and History
- · Of disputed origin: some link it to Basque (h)eme, "capable", others to Hebrew Shimon, "the one who listens". It is the medieval Spanish variant of Jimena.
- · It is the name of Jimena Díaz, the historical wife of El Cid, immortalised in the medieval epic Cantar de Mio Cid.
Traits and personality
Under Pythagorean numerology, the initials F, O and X map to the number 6: an affectionate, protective character, with an idealistic streak and a natural ease caring for others. This is a numerology reading, not an exact science — character is shaped by life, not by a name.
- Initial
- X
- Syllables
- 3
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