Jemimah
/ jeh-MEE-mah /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇲🇼 Malawi
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Gentle
Meaning & Etymology
Dove
Dove
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name Yemimah, meaning ‘dove’, and adopted into Chichewa through biblical influence.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Nguni
Cultural context
In Malawi, particularly among the Chewa people, the name Jemimah is associated with peace and gentleness, drawing from the symbolism of the dove.
Symbolism
The name symbolises peace, innocence, and purity, reflecting the gentle and harmonious nature often attributed to doves.