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Yemaya

mother of waters

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Name
Yemaya
Origin
Yoruba
Gender
Unisex
Meaning
mother of waters
Detailed Meaning
The name of the Yoruba orisha who rules the seas and protects mothers and children. Revered across West Africa and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora, especially in Cuba and Brazil. A deeply spiritual water name honoring heritage.
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Yemaya Name Meaning and Style

Yemaya is a unisex name of Yoruba origin, meaning mother of waters.

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