Umaima
Umaima is a Muslim girl name meaning “Little mother”.
| Meaning | Little mother |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أميمة |
| Pronunciation | oo-MAI-mah |
| Arabic root | أ م م (ʾ-m-m) — mother |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Umaima
Umaima (Umayma) is a diminutive of umm, mother, giving the affectionate sense of 'little mother'. Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib was an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ and the mother of his wife Zaynab bint Jaḥsh. The name is popular in Morocco, Egypt and the Levant.
Is Umaima a Muslim name?
Yes. Umaima is an Arabic Muslim name, borne by the Prophet's aunt Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib.
Where is the name Umaima used?
Very common in Morocco (as Oumaima) and used in Egypt and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Umaima
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Spellings and variants of Umaima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umaima mean?
Umaima means 'Little mother'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Umaima a Muslim name?
Yes. Umaima is an Arabic Muslim name, borne by the Prophet's aunt Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib.
How do you write Umaima in Arabic?
Umaima is written أميمة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Umaima?
Umaima is pronounced oo-MAI-mah.