Nima

Nima is a name used in multiple cultures and contexts. As a given name, it appears in Persian-speaking and Kurdish communities and among South Asian diaspora populations. It is used for both men and women in different traditions. Notable individuals with the name include Nima Arkani-Hamed, an Iranian‑American theoretical physicist known for work in high-energy physics.

Nima also refers to places, most prominently Nima, a neighborhood in Accra, Ghana. Located in the central part of the city, Nima is known for its busy market, varied street life, and diverse resident population, reflecting the multicultural character of the capital.

In contemporary branding, Nima is the name of a portable gluten-detection device marketed to consumers. The Nima Sensor uses disposable testing cartridges and a smartphone app to check prepared foods for gluten, providing a qualitative result intended to assist people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. The brand has also extended to testing for other allergens in some variants.

Beyond these uses, Nima functions as a given-name element in various languages, and may appear as a surname in some contexts. The etymology and exact usage of the name vary by region and culture.