Nima is a gender-neutral name of Persian origin, meaning "Blessing." In Persian, it is a popular male given name in Iran and also a common female name in India, where it signifies "moon" and is derived from the Sanskrit name "Purnima," meaning "full moon." Additionally, in old Tabari or Mazandarani, it translates to "chosen archer" or simply "archer." The etymology of Nima in Persian offers various interpretations, including 'famous, renowned,' 'half moon,' 'no man,' and 'just' or 'fair.' In Tibetan, Nima means 'the sun' and signifies radiance, while in Hebrew, it means 'grace' or 'mercy.' Notable individuals with the name Nima include a Bhutanese politician, a theoretical physicist, a film composer, and a poet.