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Jemmy name meaning

“supplanter”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
European
Syllables
2
Popularity
#934

Jemmy is a masculine name commonly linked to the traditional meaning ‘supplanter’. It is associated with Jimmy, a familiar form of James ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. The traditional interpretation concerns supplanting, and Jemi is another spelling associated with the name Jemmy.

What does Jemmy mean?

Supplanter

In Indonesian: pengganti

Origin and cultural usage of Jemmy

Possibly a variant of Jimmy, a familiar form of James ultimately derived from Hebrew Ya'aqov. Its traditional interpretation is associated with supplanting.

Linguistic originEuropean, Hebrew
Starts withJ · Je

Name combinations with Jemmy

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jemmy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Jemmy Rakai Bagja

    Meaning of each word

    • Jemmy: supplanter
    • Rakai: territorial chief, ruler
    • Bagja: fortunate, happy
  • Jemmy Sunoto Krisno

    Meaning of each word

    • Jemmy: supplanter
    • Sunoto: good ordering or arrangement
    • Krisno: black or dark-colored
  • Jemmy Nofrizal

    Meaning of each word

    • Jemmy: supplanter
    • Nofrizal: associated with November
  • Laksmana Jemmy Dewangga

    Meaning of each word

    • Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
    • Jemmy: supplanter
    • Dewangga: body of a deity
  • Jemmy Priyatna

    Meaning of each word

    • Jemmy: supplanter
    • Priyatna: alert, careful in one's actions
  • Jemmy Febriyanto Suksmono

    Meaning of each word

    • Jemmy: supplanter
    • Febriyanto: associated with February
    • Suksmono: subtle, delicate

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How to pronounce Jemmy

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦗꦺꦩ꧀ꦩꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮏᮨᮙ᮪ᮙᮤ

Is Jemmy a boy’s name?

Yes, Jemmy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 95%Girls 5% ♀

Jemmy ranks #934 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):

Names that sound like Jemmy

Famous people named Jemmy

  • Jemmy George Paulus Suatan
  • Jemmy Fanda Pandesingka · b. 1979
  • Jemmy Frans
  • Jemmy Herlin Lekatompessy · b. 1978
  • Jemmy Jefry Pietersz · b. 1972
  • Jemmy Johanes Senduk · b. 1975
  • Jemmy Kogoya · b. 1993
  • Jemmy Meyta Wehantouw · b. 1969
  • Jemmy Novian Tirayudi
  • Jemmy Rosdiantoro
  • Jemmy Setiawan · b. 1977
  • Jemmy Tjiarso · b. 1972

FAQ about the name Jemmy

What is the meaning of Jemmy?

Jemmy means supplanter. Possibly a variant of Jimmy, a familiar form of James ultimately derived from Hebrew Ya'aqov. Its traditional interpretation is associated with supplanting.

Is Jemmy a boy’s name?

Yes, Jemmy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Jemmy?

Jemmy is of European and Hebrew origin.

How many syllables does Jemmy have?

Jemmy has 2 syllables (Jem-my) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Jemmy?

Jemmy ranks #934 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What are other spellings of Jemmy?

Other spellings: Jemi.

What full names go well with Jemmy?

Some ideas: Jemmy Rakai Bagja; Jemmy Sunoto Krisno; Jemmy Nofrizal.

Famous people named Jemmy?

Notable people named Jemmy include Jemmy George Paulus Suatan, Jemmy Fanda Pandesingka, Jemmy Frans.

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