One who hears or listens
Gimena is a Spanish variant of Ximena, which is the feminine form of Jimeno. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard'. The name has a long history in the Iberian Peninsula, famously associated with the wife of the legendary El Cid.
About 11 girls were named Gimena in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Argentine actress and model
Noblewoman and wife of El Cid
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