Memunatu
Memunatu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Blessed, fortunate”.
| Meaning | Blessed, fortunate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, West African form |
| Arabic spelling | ميمونة |
| Pronunciation | meh-moo-NAH-too |
| Arabic root | ي م ن (y-m-n) — blessing, good fortune |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Memunatu
Memunatu is a West African form of Maymūna, 'blessed' or 'auspicious'. The ay sound shortens to e and the feminine ending becomes -tu, as is common in Ghana and Sierra Leone. Maymūna bint al-Ḥārith was the last woman the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ married and is counted among the Mothers of the Believers.
Is Memunatu a Muslim name?
Yes. Memunatu is a form of Maymuna, the name of a Mother of the Believers. It is a Muslim name.
Is Memunatu in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'the companions of the right (al-maymana)' (Quran 56:8).
Where is the name Memunatu used?
Common in Ghana, Sierra Leone and Gambia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Memunatu mean?
Memunatu means 'Blessed, fortunate'. It comes from Arabic, West African form.
Is Memunatu a Muslim name?
Yes. Memunatu is a form of Maymuna, the name of a Mother of the Believers. It is a Muslim name.
How do you write Memunatu in Arabic?
Memunatu is written ميمونة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Memunatu?
Memunatu is pronounced meh-moo-NAH-too.
Is Memunatu mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'the companions of the right (al-maymana)' (Quran 56:8).