Mahima
/maima/from spelling rules
Mahima is a female given name of Indian origin used in Spanish.
How do you pronounce it?
/maima/
Did you know?
- The 'h' in Mahima is silent in Spanish, so a native speaker will naturally pronounce the name as /ma'ima/ rather than using the aspirated sound found in many Indian languages.
- Spanish speakers may confuse Mahima with the word mima, which comes from the verb mimar meaning 'to pamper' or 'to spoil'.
- Because the name ends in 'a', a Spanish speaker's brain will automatically categorize 'Mahima' as a feminine noun or name.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola Mahima! ¿Cómo estás?Hello Mahima! How are you?
- Mahima es una excelente doctora.Mahima is an excellent doctor.
- ¿Conoces a Mahima de la clase de yoga?Do you know Mahima from the yoga class?
- Hoy es el cumpleaños de Mahima.Today is Mahima's birthday.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- Javier¿Has visto a Mahima últimamente?Have you seen Mahima lately?
- ElenaNo, no he hablado con Mahima esta semana.No, I haven't spoken to Mahima this week.
- JavierElla me llamó ayer para saludar.She called me yesterday to say hello.
- ElenaQué bueno que Mahima esté bien.It is good that Mahima is doing well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
