Gender Feminine
Scripts יְמִימָה(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. /d͡ʒə.ˈmaɪ.mə/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Traditionally said to mean "dove", it may actually be related to Hebrew יוֹמָם (yomam) meaning "daytime". 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.

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Other Languages & CulturesYemima(Biblical Hebrew) Yemima(Hebrew)

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Entry updated April 23, 2024