Jamaica

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Jamaica is derived from an indigenous Taíno word "Xaymaca", meaning "Land of Wood and Water".
Pronunciation
juh-MAY-kuh
jə-MAY-kə(American English)
Popularity
The name Jamaica is not very popular as a baby name globally, but it is used in some English-speaking countries like the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

cartoon of the name Jamaica
Cartoon of Jamaica

Jamaica Name meanings & History

Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation. The name Jamaica is derived from an indigenous Taíno word "Xaymaca", meaning "Land of Wood and Water". Jamaica is used as a first name or a last name for people of Jamaican heritage or those who have a connection to the island. It is also used by non-Jamaicans who appreciate the country's culture or reggae music.

Zodiac Sign of Jamaica: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jamaica:

J: Joy,Jester,Justice,Journey,Journal,Judicial

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Action

M: Mother,Mommy,Mushy,Manipulative,Memorabilia,Maternal,Memory

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

C: Chatty,Copycat,Choice,Clever,Candid,Cute,Curious

Jamaica is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strong name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Famous people named Jamaica include Jamaica Kincaid, an Antiguan-American writer known for her novels, Annie Clark also known as St. Vincent, an American musician whose father is from Jamaica, and Jamaica's former sprinter Usain Bolt, regarded as the fastest human ever timed.

2.) Jamaica (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) Geography: an island in the Caribbean.

Other Forms: Jamacia, Jameca, Jameica, Jamoka, Jemaica


3.) Jamaica (Female)

Usage: Place name

Meanings: (Place name) Caribbean island

Other Forms: Jama, Jamaika, Jamaka, Jamake, Jamana, Jamea, Jamiqua


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