Khemari is of African origin, specifically from West Africa, particularly among the Yoruba people. It means "one who has patience" or "patience itself". The name is derived from the combination of two elements: 'khe' meaning "to wait patiently" and 'ma' meaning "mother". Therefore, Khemari is often given to children as a symbol of hope for their future growth with patience.
"Khemari is quite rare as it only saw five births in total between 2005 and present."