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Ishimwe

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-SHEEM-weh /iˈʃiːm.wɛ/Medium

Meaning: Ishimwe is a Kinyarwanda (Rwandan) name meaning 'thank God' or 'praise God', expressing gratitude to the divine. Rwandan names often carry messages of thanksgiving and faith.Low

In 30 seconds: A grateful Rwandan name: Ishimwe means 'thank God; praise God' (said 'ee-SHEEM-weh').
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Origin MediumKinyarwanda
MeaningIshimwe is a Kinyarwanda (Rwandan) name meaning 'thank God' or 'praise God', expressing gratitude to the divine. Rwandan names often carry messages of thanksgiving and faith.
U.S. rank (2025)#10082 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ishimwe is a Kinyarwanda (Rwandan) name meaning 'thank God' or 'praise God'. Like many Rwandan names it carries a message of faith and gratitude within the family (said 'ee-SHEEM-weh').

It is rare in the U.S. but meaningful in Rwandan communities. A warm, thanksgiving-rich pick.

Did you know? Ishimwe is a Kinyarwanda name of thanksgiving — 'praise God', 'thank God'. Rwandan names often turn a birth into a message of gratitude (said 'ee-SHEEM-weh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Ishimwe — Kinyarwanda 'thank God / praise God'

Variations

Ishimwe

Nicknames

IshiShim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ishimwe mean?

Ishimwe is a Kinyarwanda name meaning 'thank God' or 'praise God'.

How do you pronounce Ishimwe?

It's said ee-SHEEM-weh /iˈʃiːm.wɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ishimwe a boy or girl name?

Ishimwe is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ishimwe?

Ishimwe is rare in the U.S. but meaningful in Rwandan communities.

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