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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dove
- Origin
- Hebrew (variant spelling of Jemima)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- juh-MY-muh
Jemimah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove," a variant spelling of Jemima. It's pronounced juh-MY-muh, so the extra "h" on the end doesn't change how it sounds. If you like the sound of Jemima but want a slightly different look on paper, this spelling gives you that.
Meaning & Origin of Jemimah
Meaning: Dove.
Origin: Hebrew (variant spelling of Jemima).
How to Pronounce Jemimah
juh-MY-muhIPA /dʒəˈmaɪmə/
Popularity of Jemimah
Jemimah is a rare name in the U.S. It ranked #4693 in 2024, with 29 babies given the name, down slightly from its peak of #4499 in 2018, when 31 babies were named Jemimah. Over the years from 1980 to 2024, it has stayed a little-used name.
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FAQ
What does the name Jemimah mean?
Dove.
How do you pronounce Jemimah?
Jemimah is pronounced juh-MY-muh (IPA: /dʒəˈmaɪmə/).
Is Jemimah a popular name right now?
Jemimah is near its all-time peak (#4499 in 2018), ranked #4693 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1980–2024.)
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