Shayma
Shayma 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) — beauty mark |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Shayma
Shayma is a spelling of Shaymāʾ, an Arabic name describing a woman with a beauty spot. It is cherished as the name of al-Shaymāʾ bint al-Ḥārith, the foster sister of the Prophet ﷺ, who as a girl helped her mother Halima care for him among the Banu Saʿd. Years later he honoured her when she was brought before him.
Is Shayma a Muslim name?
Yes. Shayma is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister.
Where is the name Shayma used?
Used across the Arab world and by Muslim families elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Shayma
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Spellings and variants of Shayma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shayma mean?
Shayma means 'Having a beauty mark'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Shayma a Muslim name?
Yes. Shayma is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister.
How do you write Shayma in Arabic?
Shayma is written شيماء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shayma?
Shayma is pronounced shay-MAA.