شيماء

Shaymaa

girlArabic

Shaymaa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Having a beauty mark”.

MeaningHaving a beauty mark
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingشيماء
Pronunciationshay-MAA
Arabic rootش ي م (sh-y-m) — beauty mark
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shaymaa

Shaymaa is the closest English spelling of Shaymāʾ, with the double 'a' marking the long final vowel. The name refers to a woman with a beauty mark and honours the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister, al-Shaymāʾ bint al-Ḥārith of the Banu Saʿd. It is especially common in Egypt and among Egyptian families abroad.

Is Shaymaa a Muslim name?

Yes. Shaymaa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, honoured as the name of the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister.

Where is the name Shaymaa used?

Very common in Egypt; also used across the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Shaymaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shaymaa mean?

Shaymaa means 'Having a beauty mark'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Shaymaa a Muslim name?

Yes. Shaymaa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, honoured as the name of the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister.

How do you write Shaymaa in Arabic?

Shaymaa is written شيماء in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shaymaa?

Shaymaa is pronounced shay-MAA.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.