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)

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