Jemimah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jemimah Name at a Glance

Name	Jemimah
Meaning	Little dove. In the bible one of Job's three daughters known as the most beautiful women of their time: (the other two were Keziah and Keren).
Origin	Arabic
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jemimah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jemimah means “Little dove. In the bible one of Job's three daughters known as the most beautiful women of their time: (the other two were Keziah and Keren”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jemimah Name Origin

Our database records Jemimah under Arabic origin. Browse more Arabic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jemimah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jemimah is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jemimah

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