شميمة
Shamima
Shamima is a Muslim girl name meaning “Fragrance, sweet scent”.
| Meaning | Fragrance, sweet scent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | شميمة |
| Pronunciation | sha-MEE-mah |
| Arabic root | ش م م (sh-m-m) — to smell |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Shamima
Shamima comes from the Arabic shamīm, 'fragrance, sweet scent', with the feminine ending -a. The name is far more common in South Asia, especially Bangladesh, than in the Arab world. It often appears in compounds such as Shamima Akhter or Shamima Nasrin.
Is Shamima a Muslim name?
Yes. Shamima is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'fragrance'.
Where is the name Shamima used?
Very common in Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Shamima
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Spellings and variants of Shamima
ShamimShameema
More girl names like Shamima
Aabida — Worshipper, devoted to GodAadila — Just, fair-mindedAafiya — Good health, well-being, safetyAafiyah — Good health, well-being, safetyAafiyat — Good health, well-beingAafreen — Praise, bravo; well doneAakifah — Devoted, one who stays in worshipAamila — Hard-working, one who actsAamira — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAamirah — Prosperous, thrivingAanisa — Friendly, good-natured; young ladyAarifa — Knowing, wise, discerningAasiya — Āsiya, wife of PharaohAatika — Pure, noble; fragrantAatikah — Noble, pureAbeeda — Worshipper, devoted to GodAbeedah — Worshipper, devoted to GodAbeer — Fragrance, perfume
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shamima mean?
Shamima means 'Fragrance, sweet scent'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Shamima a Muslim name?
Yes. Shamima is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'fragrance'.
How do you write Shamima in Arabic?
Shamima is written شميمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shamima?
Shamima is pronounced sha-MEE-mah.