Jemima

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jemima is derived from the Hebrew name "Yemimah" or "Yom Tawb" which means "dove" or "day of goodness" respectively. In Arabic, Jemima means "fruitful"
Scripts(How to write)
יְמִימָה (Hebrew), جميمة (Arabic)
יְמִימָה(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronunciation
juh-MI-muh
jə-MIE-mə(English)
Popularity
Jemima has not been a top 1000 baby name in the United States since 1952. However, it remains a popular name in the United Kingdom and other English speaking countries.

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Cartoon of Jemima

Jemima Name meanings & History

Jemima is derived from the Hebrew name "Yemimah" or "Yom Tawb" which means "dove" or "day of goodness" respectively. In Arabic, Jemima means "fruitful". Means "dove" in Hebrew. This was the oldest of the three daughters of Job in the Old Testament. As an English name, Jemima first became common during the Puritan era. Jemima is a beautiful name that is perfect for parents who are looking for an uncommon and timeless name for their daughter.

Zodiac Sign of Jemima: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jemima:

J: Jester,Judicial,Justice,Journey,Joy,Journal

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Environment,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enliven

M: Mushy,Manipulative,Maternal,Mother,Memory,Mommy,Memorabilia

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

A: Argumentative,Action,Assertive,Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive

Jemima is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Jemima Kirke (American actress), Jemima West (British-French actress)

2.) Jemima (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Handsome

Other Forms: Gemima, Jemimah


3.) Jemima (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) dove-like

Other Forms: Jem, Jemi, Jemimah, Jemm, Jemmi, Jemmy, Jemora


4.) Jemima (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) dove.

Other Forms: Gemima, Gemimah, Jamim, Jamima, Jemimah, Jemyma, Jemymah


5.) JEMIMA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Anglicized form of the Hebrew Yemima (dove). See YEMIMA. (JEH-MI-MAH)


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