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Jaheim

“modern American coinage”

About the name Jaheim

Jaheim is a modern American coinage that arose in African American communities. Its origin is not documented; some link the first syllable to Jah, a short form of Yahweh used in Rastafari and in the Hebrew Bible, and the ending to names such as Raheem. The name is best known from the R&B singer Jaheim Hoagland, from New Jersey, who records under his first name. Jaheem and Jahim are related spellings.

Meaning
modern American coinage
Origin
Modern American
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
jah-HEEM(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Jahim
  • Jaheem

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Middle names for Jaheim

  • Jaheim Michael
  • Jaheim Alexander
  • Jaheim James
  • Jaheim Elijah
  • Jaheim David

Questions about Jaheim

What does Jaheim mean?
Jaheim is a Modern American name meaning "modern American coinage".
How do you pronounce Jaheim?
Jaheim is pronounced jah-HEEM, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Jaheim?
Variants of Jaheim include Jahim, Jaheem.

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