What is the origin of the name Jemimah?

Jemimah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jemimah?

Jemimah is currently ranked #4693 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Jemimah?

Jemimah is pronounced juh-MY-muh.

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GirlHebrew

Jemimah

juh-MY-muh

Popularity

#4693

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

544

Peak Year

#31 in 2015

First Recorded

1980

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'dove' or 'little dove'. A classic and elegant name.

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Jem Mima Mim

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Jem Mima Mim

Spelling Variations

Jemima

Similar Names

Naomi Hannah Sarah Leah

Personality Traits

GentleGracefulPeacefulKind

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