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Yemaya

yeh-MAH-yah2 syllables
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Goddess of the sea in Yoruba religion. (African)

What does Yemaya mean?

African: Goddess of the sea in Yoruba religion.. Yemaya is a goddess of the sea in Yoruba religion, often associated with motherhood and fertility. She is revered in various Afro-Caribbean traditions.

Is Yemaya a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Yemaya in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Yemaya in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Yemaya suit?

Myth & legend

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Meet Yemaya!

When Yemaya checked in, the others whispered, 'Great, now we have an ocean of organization!' Let’s hope she doesn’t start scheduling playdates with tide times!

Like Yemaya? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.