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Yemanja — Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Yemanja is a girl's name of Yoruba, African, American origin. Yemanjá is a feminine name of African origin. It is derived from the Yoruba mythology where Yemanjá is the goddess of the sea and the mother of all living beings.

Yemanja

Letter: Y
Girl

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Meaning of Yemanja:

Yemanjá is a feminine name of African origin. It is derived from the Yoruba mythology where Yemanjá is the goddess of the sea and the mother of all living beings. The name carries the meaning of fertility, motherhood, and protection. It symbolizes the nurturing and caring nature of a woman and reflects a deep connection to the ocean.

  • Gender: Girl
  • Origin: Yoruba, African, American

Origin:

Yoruba , African , American

Similar Names:

Yamana , Yana , Yang Ja , Yelaina , Yema , Yemanya , Yemaya , Yemoja , Yeoman , Yleana

More names starting with Y:

Ya , Ya Rah , Yaa , Yaacob , Yaacov , Yaad , Yaafi , Yaafis , Yaafyah , Yaak , Yaakov , Yaalini

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What does the name Yemanja mean?

Yemanjá is a feminine name of African origin. It is derived from the Yoruba mythology where Yemanjá is the goddess of the sea and the mother of all living beings. The name carries the meaning of fertility, motherhood, and protection.

What is the origin of the name Yemanja?

Yemanja is a girl's name of Yoruba, African, American origin.

Is Yemanja a boy or girl name?

Yemanja is commonly used as a girl's name.

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