Jemima
juh-MY-muh
Girl · Hebrew
Meaning: Dove, day, day-bright
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Jemimah
Girl · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- Dove
- Pronunciation
- jeh-MY-muh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Very rare in United States (2023)
From Hebrew meaning dove.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
BiblicalNature-inspiredUnique
Languages in use: Hebrew, English
Commonly used in: United States, Israel
Alternate spellings
JemimaEnglish
Common anglicized spelling.
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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