Şeyma
Şeyma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Having a beauty mark; of fine character”.
| Meaning | Having a beauty mark; of fine character |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Shaymāʾ |
| Arabic spelling | شيماء |
| Pronunciation | SHAY-mah |
| Arabic root | ش ي م (sh-y-m) — character, nature |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Şeyma
Şeyma is the Turkish form of Shaymāʾ, usually explained as a woman with a beauty mark (shāma). Al-Shaymāʾ bint al-Ḥārith was the daughter of Ḥalīma al-Saʿdiyya, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ wet-nurse, and so his foster sister, who cared for him as a child. The name became widely popular in Turkey in the 1980s and 1990s.
Is Şeyma a Muslim name?
Yes. Şeyma is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Shayma, the foster sister of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Şeyma used?
Common in Turkey; Shaimaa is widely used in Egypt.
Gifts with the name Şeyma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Şeyma mean?
Şeyma means 'Having a beauty mark; of fine character'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Shaymāʾ.
Is Şeyma a Muslim name?
Yes. Şeyma is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Shayma, the foster sister of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Şeyma in Arabic?
Şeyma is written شيماء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Şeyma?
Şeyma is pronounced SHAY-mah.