Jema

JEE-mah'JEE-muh'2 syllables
🇰🇪Swahili
Graceful

MEANING

Precious jewel

ORIGIN

East African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili word 'jemaa' meaning 'gem' or 'jewel'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Swahili-speaking regions as a term of endearment.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in Swahili culture to denote something of great value or beauty.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Melodic

MEANING

Dove

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

A variant of the Hebrew name 'Yonah', which means 'dove'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Doves are often symbols of peace and purity in various cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Hebrew texts and traditions as a symbol of peace.

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