girl · Yoruba

Yemmiya

/YE-mmi-ya/

Meaning: Befits me

Yemmiya at a glance

Meaning: Befits me
Origin: Yoruba
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: YE-mmi-ya
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Yemi, Yemin, Yemeen, Yemmee, Yeminah, Yemino

Lucky details for Yemmiya

Number: 8
Color: Deep Indigo
Stone: Blue Sapphire
Flower: Iris
Day: Saturday
Planet: Saturn
Zodiac: Capricorn
Metal: Iron

Yemmiya is a Yoruba name meaning “befits me”. It is a spelling variant of Yemi and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Yemmiya for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with determined, disciplined, plays the long game. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Yemmiya reduce to 8, a number linked with Saturn and with people who are resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal.

Numerology

Chaldean value 8 — Determined, disciplined, plays the long game.

Personality

Determined, disciplined, plays the long game

Positive Traits

Resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal

Negative Traits

Sets very high standards and can be hard on themselves

Career Suggestions

Finance, law, construction, administration, public service

Nicknames

Yemi Yemm Yemy Yey

Middle Names

Yasmin Yemin Yooky

Sibling Names

Adebayo Bolun Feme Oluyia

Compatible Names

Ayo Ayoyiya Foleake Kemmee Seemee Yemin

FAQs about the name Yemmiya

What does the name Yemmiya mean?

Yemmiya means “befits me” and comes from a Yoruba root.

Is Yemmiya a boy or girl name?

Yemmiya is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Yemmiya?

Yemmiya is pronounced YE-mmi-ya (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Yemmiya?

The lucky number for Yemmiya is 8, ruled by Saturn.

What are good nicknames for Yemmiya?

Popular short forms include Yemi, Yemm, Yemy, Yey.