Jemima
Jemima is a girls' name of English origin meaning “dove.” Jemima is a biblical name meaning 'dove,' borne by the eldest of Job's three beautiful daughters in the Old Testament.
how do you pronounce Jemima?
jeh-MY-mah
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what does Jemima mean?
The name Jemima means “dove.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Jemima is a biblical name meaning 'dove,' borne by the eldest of Job's three beautiful daughters in the Old Testament. While the name carries some complicated cultural baggage in the United States, it remains popular in Britain and Australia, where it is seen as a charming, classic choice with a gentle sound.
where does the name Jemima come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Jemima is a Hebrew-origin biblical name meaning dove, borne by a minor biblical character; Wiktionary adds that it has also been used, by folk etymology, as a feminine form of James, though this is presented as a mistaken derivation rather than the true one.
the history of Jemima
Wikipedia lists Jemimah as an alternate spelling; neither source specifies which biblical figure carried the name or documents its more recent popularity in any particular country.
what are the nicknames and variants of Jemima?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Jemima?
- Jemima Kirke (English-American actress and artist)
- Jemima Khan (British writer and activist)
what names are similar to Jemima?
what names go well with Jemima?
Sibling names that share Jemima's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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