Jemima Meaning in English

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Definition

Jemima is a female given name of Hebrew origin, mentioned in the Bible as one of Job's daughters. It is used as a first name, mostly in English-speaking cultures.

Usage & Nuances

'Jemima' is mainly used as a given name and is considered elegant or traditional in some cultures. It may be rare in modern times outside of English-speaking regions. There may be cultural associations—for example, historical references in American culture—so context matters.

• Spanish: Jemima (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Jemima (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Jemima (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 杰迈玛（人名）
• Chinese (Traditional): 潔瑪瑪（人名）
• Hindi: जेमाइमा (नाम)
• Arabic: جومایما (اسم علم)
• Bengali: জেমাইমা
• Russian: Джемайма
• Japanese: ジェマイマ
• Vietnamese: Jemima
• Korean: 제마이마
• Turkish: Jemima
• Urdu: جیمائما
• Indonesian: Jemima

Example Sentences

Jemima loves to read books in the library.

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My friend's name is Jemima.

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Jemima is one of Job's daughters in the Bible.

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Jemima's accent makes her stand out in class.

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I'm not sure how to spell Jemima—can you write it down for me?

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Whenever I hear 'Jemima', I think of classic literature.

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