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Yemoya β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Yemoya is a feminine name of African origin. In African, Yemoya means 'goddess of the ocean'. This name carries a sense of power and mystique.

Yemoya

Letter: Y
Girl

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Meaning of Yemoya:

Yemoya is a feminine name of African origin. In African, Yemoya means 'goddess of the ocean'. This name carries a sense of power and mystique. It symbolizes a person who is strong-willed and resilient, like the mighty ocean that can be both tranquil and fierce. It is a name that conveys a sense of inner strength and determination, evoking images of the vastness and depth of the sea.

  • Gender: Girl
  • Origin: African

Origin:

African

Similar Names:

Yehya , Yeimy , Yekonya , Yekonyah , Yema , Yemanya , Yemaya , Yemoja , Yeowa , Zymya

More names starting with Y:

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

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Frequently asked questions about Yemoya

What does the name Yemoya mean?

Yemoya is a feminine name of African origin. In African, Yemoya means 'goddess of the ocean'. This name carries a sense of power and mystique. It symbolizes a person who is strong-willed and resilient, like the mighty ocean that can be both tranquil and fierce.

What is the origin of the name Yemoya?

Yemoya is a girl's name of African origin.

Is Yemoya a boy or girl name?

Yemoya is commonly used as a girl's name.

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