Jemima

[dʒəˈmaɪmə]

Meaning

traditionally said to mean "dove"; possibly from Hebrew yomam, "daytime"

Background Story

Jemima is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, traditionally said to mean "dove" but possibly related to the Hebrew word yomam, meaning "daytime". In the Old Testament it is the name of the oldest of Job's three daughters. As an English name it first became common during the Puritan era.

Theme

Bird

Temperament

Cute

Gender

Girl

Language

Hebrew

Name Start With

J

Letter Count

6 Letters