Shaimaa
Shaimaa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Having a beauty mark”.
| Meaning | Having a beauty mark |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | شيماء |
| Pronunciation | shay-MAA |
| Arabic root | ش ي م (sh-y-m) — a mole, beauty mark |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Shaimaa
Shaimaa is a spelling of Shaymāʾ, an Arabic name for a woman with a beauty mark (shāma). It is honoured as the name of al-Shaymāʾ bint al-Ḥārith, daughter of Halima al-Saʿdiyya and foster sister of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who helped look after him as a child. The spelling Shaimaa is especially common in Egypt.
Is Shaimaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Shaimaa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister al-Shaymāʾ.
Where is the name Shaimaa used?
Very common in Egypt; also popular in Morocco (Chaimae) and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Shaimaa
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Spellings and variants of Shaimaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaimaa mean?
Shaimaa means 'Having a beauty mark'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Shaimaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Shaimaa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister al-Shaymāʾ.
How do you write Shaimaa in Arabic?
Shaimaa is written شيماء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shaimaa?
Shaimaa is pronounced shay-MAA.