Hemi
Maori form of James, supplanter
GenderBoyOriginMaoriSay itHEH-meePopularityCommon in NZ, uncommon internationally
Pronounced HEH-mee
About the name Hemi
Hemi is the Maori transliteration of James, a beloved and widely used name across generations. It carries a friendly, approachable warmth.
Friendly, dependable, and easygoing.
Fun fact
Many Maori names like Hemi are transliterations of biblical or English names adapted to Maori phonetics.
Nicknames for Hemi
Hem
Variations
Hemai
Famous people named Hemi
- Hemi Sundgren (New Zealand rugby league player)