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Fima is a given name used in Eastern Europe and among Jewish communities. In Russian, Фима is a diminutive of Efim, the Russian form of Ephraim. Ephraim is a Hebrew given name meaning “fruitful” or “productive.” As a standalone given name, Fima appears in some families and in informal speech as an affectionate form of Efim/Ephraim. The spelling Fima reflects transliteration from Cyrillic into Latin script.

Geographic usage: The name is most common among Russian-speaking populations and in diaspora communities with roots in Eastern Europe. It is generally masculine and may be encountered in historical records from the 19th and 20th centuries; contemporary use is less widespread but still documented.

Cultural notes: In literature and oral tradition, Fima is sometimes employed to evoke Slavic or Jewish heritage due to its familiar, informal tone. It is related to other diminutives of Ephraim, such as Efim and Yefim.

See also: Ephraim, Efim, Yefim.