In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jonah is: Dove. In the Bible, the prophet Jonah was swallowed by a whale after God caused his ship to sink and then was tossed up onto dry land after three days and nights. Sailors traditionally use the name Jonah to personify someone who brings bad luck.
Arabic Meaning: The name Jemimah is an Arabic baby name. In Arabic the meaning of the name Jemimah is: Little dove. In the bible one of Job's three daughters known as the most beautiful women of their time: (the other two were Keziah and Keren).
The name Jemima is an Arabic baby name. In Arabic the meaning of the name Jemima is: Little dove. In the bible one of Job's three daughters known as the most beautiful women of their time: (the other two were Keziah and Keren).
From the Hebrew name ×™×•Ö¹× Ö¸×” (Yonah) meaning "dove". This was the name of a prophet swallowed by a fish, as told in the Old Testament Book of Jonah.
