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First name Jemima - Meaning, Origin and Rating
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Meaning
Jemima is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "dove." In the United States, the name is strongly associated with Aunt Jemima, a figure widely criticized as a racist stereotype. In the Bible, Jemima is mentioned as the eldest daughter of Job. The name also appears in popular culture, notably with Jemima Potts in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and Jemima Puddle-duck in children's literature.
Famous people with the first name Jemima
- Jemima Kirke (Artist)
- Jemima Goldsmith (British journalist and film and television producer)
- Jemima Rooper (British actress)
- Jemima Osunde (Person)
- Jemima Nicholas (Welsh woman)
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