Chaimae
Chaimae is a Muslim girl name meaning “Having a beauty mark”.
| Meaning | Having a beauty mark |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Moroccan spelling |
| Arabic spelling | شيماء |
| Pronunciation | shay-MAA |
| Arabic root | ش ي م (sh-y-m) — beauty mark |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Chaimae
Chaimae is the French-influenced Moroccan spelling of the Arabic Shaymāʾ, where ch stands for the sh sound. Shaymāʾ describes a woman with a beauty spot. Al-Shaymāʾ bint al-Ḥārith was the foster sister of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, daughter of his wet-nurse Ḥalīma al-Saʿdiyya, and he honoured her when she came to him after the Battle of Hunayn.
Is Chaimae a Muslim name?
Yes. Chaimae is the Moroccan spelling of Shaima, an Arabic Muslim name borne by the Prophet's foster sister.
Where is the name Chaimae used?
Very common in Morocco and Algeria and among North African families in France and Belgium.
Gifts with the name Chaimae
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Spellings and variants of Chaimae
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chaimae mean?
Chaimae means 'Having a beauty mark'. It comes from Arabic, Moroccan spelling.
Is Chaimae a Muslim name?
Yes. Chaimae is the Moroccan spelling of Shaima, an Arabic Muslim name borne by the Prophet's foster sister.
How do you write Chaimae in Arabic?
Chaimae is written شيماء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Chaimae?
Chaimae is pronounced shay-MAA.