Shemita Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
'Shemita' means 'release' or 'remission' in Hebrew and represents the idea of rest and renewal.
Meaning of the Name Shemita
'Shemita' is a Hebrew name that originated from the Hebrew word 'shemitah,' which means 'release' or 'remission.' In the Hebrew Bible, the term refers to the agricultural practice of allowing the land to lie fallow every seventh year to give it rest. The name 'Shemita' symbolizes the concept of rest and renewal.
Popularity of the Name Shemita
The popularity for the name Shemita peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 5 births, which ranked number 16,640 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Shemita had the most female births in 1980 with 5, which ranked number 10,391 out of 12,163 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Shemita
Popularity of Shemita by State
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