Lima is a Portuguese language surname.
Adriana Lima (born 1981), Brazilian model
Antônio Lima dos Santos (born 1942), known as Lima, Brazilian international footballer
Brian Lima (born 1972), Samoan rugby union player
Douglas Lima (born 1988), Brazilian mixed martial artist
Fernanda Lima (born 1977), Brazilian actress
Floriana Lima, American actress
Francisco Lima (born 1971), football player
General Lima, Portuguese general during the Peninsular War
Jeff Lima, New Zealand rugby league player
José Lima (1972–2010), Dominican baseball player
José-Filipe Lima (born 1981), Portuguese European Tour golfer
Maurício Lima (born 1968), Brazilian volleyball player
Pedro Lima (swimmer) (born 1971), former Olympic swimmer from Angola
Pedro Lima (boxer) (born 1983), Brazilian boxer
Peter Lima, Samoan rugby league footballer
Ricarda Lima (born 1970), Brazilian volleyball player
Rodrigo José Lima dos Santos (born 1983), Brazilian football player
Rodrigo Lima (born 1991), Brazilian mixed martial artist
Salvatore Lima (1928–1992), Italian politician, see also the Mafia
Simon D'Lima (1924-2013), Pakistani Catholic teacher
Vanderlei de Lima (born 1969), Brazilian marathon runner
Javier Lima (born 1977), Musician
It is also the main surname of three Brazilian footballers who are better known by other names:
Daniela Alves Lima (born 1984)
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (born 1976)
Sisleide do Amor Lima (born 1967), better known as Sissi
