Jemima
Meaning of Jemima
Jemima is a female name with various origins and associations. In English, it is pronounced as juh-MY-muh (/dʒəˈmaɪmə/). The Greek pronunciation is zhe-MEE-mah (/ʒe'mi:ma/), the Hebrew pronunciation is yeh-MEE-mah (/jɛmiːmɑ/), the Spanish pronunciation is heh-MEE-mah (/e'mi:ma/), and the Swahili pronunciation is je-MEE-mah (/dʒeˈma/). Jemima can also be spelled as Jamima.
In terms of popularity in the United States, Jemima has had varying levels of usage over the years. In recent times, it has been given to around 30-60 newborn girls each year. However, it's worth noting that Jemima ranked higher in popularity in previous decades, reaching its peak in the early 20th century when it was consistently among the top 10 most popular names for baby girls.
With its diverse pronunciations and rich historical usage, Jemima offers a unique and versatile choice for parents looking for a name with character and depth.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as heh-MEE-mah (/e'mi:ma/)
Swahili
- Pronunced as je-MEE-mah (/dʒeˈma/)
English
- Pronunced as juh-MY-muh (/dʒəˈmaɪmə/)
Hebrew
- Pronunced as yeh-MEE-mah (/jɛmiːmɑ/)
Greek
- Pronunced as zhe-MEE-mah (/ʒe'mi:ma/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Jemima
| Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith is a prominent English screenwriter, television, film, and documentary producer, as well as the founder of Instinct Productions. |
| Jemima Kirke is a British-American artist, actress, and director. |
| Jemima Condict was a colonial New Jersey diarist. |
| Jemima Rooper is an English actress known for her work in television, film, and theatre. |
| Jemima Grey, Duchess of Kent, was the first wife of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent. |
