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Jemimah

juh-MY-muh

Jemimah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Hebrew name meaning 'dove' or 'little dove'. A classic and elegant name.”. It currently ranks #4693 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2015.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Jemimah Means

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

The Story of Jemimah

This name, meaning 'little dove', carries an ancient peace and gentle grace, a perfect echo for the quiet joy of your daughter.

Jemimah is a Hebrew name, stemming from the word 'yemimah', which translates to 'dove' or 'little dove'. In the Old Testament, Jemimah was the eldest of Job's three daughters, known for their beauty and inheritance. The name's serene meaning and biblical association have carried it through centuries, maintaining its gentle, elegant appeal across cultures.

Whispering 'Jemimah' feels like releasing a gentle bird into the air, a soft exhale of peace. It’s a name that conjures images of your daughter’s serene presence, her kind eyes reflecting a deep well of compassion. You can imagine her moving with a quiet grace, her gentle nature a comforting balm to all who know her.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Personality Traits

GentleGracefulPeacefulKind

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Peak Year

#31 in 2015

Total Births

544

First Recorded

1980

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