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Shmaye

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Pronounced shmah-YEH /ʃmɑˈjɛ/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish and Aramaic form of Shmaya, 'God has heard' — a reverent traditional name carried in Jewish communities. Warm and devout.Low

In 30 seconds: A reverent Yiddish name: Shmaye is a form of Shmaya, 'God has heard' (said 'shmah-YEH'). Devout and rare.

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Origin MediumYiddish, Aramaic

MeaningA Yiddish and Aramaic form of Shmaya, 'God has heard' — a reverent traditional name carried in Jewish communities. Warm and devout.

History & Origin

Shmaye is a Yiddish and Aramaic form of Shmaya, 'God has heard,' a reverent traditional name. It is worn with care in Jewish communities and is extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'shmah-YEH').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. data, mostly in observant Jewish families. Rare, reverent, and warm.

Did you know? Shmaye is a Yiddish and Aramaic form of Shmaya, 'God has heard' — a name of quiet devotion carried in Jewish tradition (said 'shmah-YEH').

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References — Shmaye — Yiddish/Aramaic form of Shmaya; 'God has heard'

Variations

ShmayaShmaiaShemaiah

Nicknames

ShmayMayer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shmaye mean?

Shmaye is a Yiddish/Aramaic form of Shmaya, meaning 'God has heard.'

How do you pronounce Shmaye?

It's said shmah-YEH /ʃmɑˈjɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Shmaye a boy or girl name?

Shmaye is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Shmaye?

Shmaye is an extremely rare name in the U.S.