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Temima

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Pronounced teh-MEE-mah /tɛˈmi.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew temima, 'whole; complete; perfect; wholesome; innocent'Low

In 30 seconds: Whole; perfect; wholesome: Temima is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'teh-MEE-mah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew temima, 'whole; complete; perfect; wholesome; innocent'
U.S. rank (2025)#14765 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419912025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Temima comes from the Hebrew temima, 'whole; complete; perfect; wholesome; innocent'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'teh-MEE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, whole-and-perfect at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Temima means 'whole; complete; perfect; wholesome; innocent' in Hebrew — a lyrical, classic name (said 'teh-MEE-mah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Temima — Hebrew etymology

Variations

TemimahTmima

Nicknames

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If you like Temima…

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Tehila— a companion Hebrew girls' name
Tova— a kindred 'good/wholesome' Hebrew girls' name
Nechama— shares the -ma ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Temima mean?

Temima is Hebrew for 'whole; complete; perfect; wholesome; innocent'.

How do you pronounce Temima?

It's said teh-MEE-mah /tɛˈmi.mɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Temima a boy or girl name?

Temima is a girl's name.

How popular is Temima?

Temima is a very rare name in the U.S.

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