Name Yemima Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Yemima

Yemima is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Yemima?

Yemima is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name Jemima. She is one of the three daughters of Job, along with Keziah and Keren-Happuch. They were the most beautiful women in the land.

What does the name Yemima mean?

Yemima means “dove” (from Hebrew “jəmîmāh/יְמִימָה” or Arabic “yamama/الحمامة”). Besides, Yemima means “like the day” or “bright as day” (from Hebrew “jom/יום” = day/daylight).

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