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Yemaya

Pronunciation /yem-AY-a/

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“ocean”

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GenderGirl
OriginYoruba
Starting soundYe
Numerology7 · The Seeker
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Meaning of Yemaya

Yemaya is a girl name of Yoruba origin, popular among Yoruba families. It means “Goddess associated with the ocean, motherhood and nurturing waters”.

Yemaya's Style

Yoruba Timeless Medium Girl

Yemaya at a Glance

Popularity
83/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
17/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Yemaya is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Yemaya Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#60#78#962015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#60

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Yemaya Name Profile

Meaningocean
OriginYoruba
GenderGirl Name
First LetterY
Letters6
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score83/100

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