Details for the forename Jemima

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Jemima (female)


Variants:	Jemina (F) Jemmina (F)
Diminutive(s):	Jemma (F)
Pet Name(s):	Mima (F)
Can be spelt:	Gemima (F) Jemimah (F)
Masculine form:	James (M)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:	English, from Hebrew "dove". This was the name of Job's first daughter; OT Job 42:13-15. It was popular in the 19^th century and has remained in occasional use since then.