Yemayá Name meanings & History

Yemayá is a name rooted in West African mythology and is primarily associated with the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Yemayá is a prominent deity in Yoruba religion and is known as the goddess of the ocean. Spanish form of Yemọja, used in various Afro-American syncretic religions in the Caribbean and South America. In Cuba she is identified with Our Lady of Regla, an aspect of the Virgin Mary.

Zodiac Sign of Yemayá: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yemayá:

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

E: Expressive,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain,Enlighten

M: Memorabilia,Manipulative,Mushy,Maternal,Mother,Mommy,Memory

A: Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Assertive

Yemayá is:

• a Natural name
• a Unintellectual name
• a Upper Class name