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Simcha (Hebrew: שִׂמְחָה‎ IPA: ˈsimχa) is a Hebrew word with several meanings. Literally, the word "simcha" means gladness, or joy. It comes from the root word "sameyach," which means glad or happy.

It could be both a male or a female's name. In the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition, the name Simcha is most likely to be used for a boy, while in the Sephardic/Israeli tradition it would be a girl's name.

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My sisters name is Simcha. It is not an american name.

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Simmy, Simmi, Simi

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The name Simcha means joy.

Simcha (Hebrew: שִׂמְחָה‎ IPA: ˈsimχa) is a Hebrew word with several meanings. Literally, the word "simcha" means gladness, or joy. It comes from the root word "sameyach," which means glad or happy.

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(Simka) Latka' girlfriend on Taxi, played by Carol Kane.