Фима

/Fi-ma/

A diminutive form of Yukhym or Serafima.

Gender

Unisex

Origin

Greek‑Hebrew origin: the name Fima is a diminutive form of Yukhym (from the Hebrew Yoḥanan “God is gracious”) and Serafima (from the Greek Σεραφείμ “seraph‑angel”).

Popularity

#3573

Syllables

2 syllables

Meaning

A diminutive form of Yukhym or Serafima.

Fima is used as an affectionate address to children, preserving the tradition of name shortenings in the family environment and in folk songs.

Nicknames & variations

Юхим,Серафима

Personality traits

дружелюбнийчутливийтворчийм'якийвеселийвідкритийспокійнийвірний

Famous bearers

  • Фима Костюк

    український письменник (1905–1975)

  • Фима (Федір) Костюк

    радянський поет

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