Jemima Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jemima Name at a Glance

Name	Jemima
Meaning	Dove. Little dove. In the Old Testament, Jemima was one of the three beautiful daughters of Job (the other two were Keziah and Keren).
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jemima Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jemima means “Dove. Little dove. In the Old Testament, Jemima was one of the three beautiful daughters of Job (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.

Jemima Name Origin

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

Is Jemima a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jemima

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