Chaimae
Chaimae is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Moroccan spelling origin, meaning “One with a beauty mark”.
| Meaning | One with a beauty mark |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Moroccan spelling |
| Written as | شيماء |
| Pronunciation | shay-MAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Algeria, France, Belgium |
Meaning and origin of Chaimae
Chaimae is the Moroccan spelling of the Arabic Shaymāʾ, shaped by French, in which ch represents the sh sound. The name, from the root sh-y-m, describes a woman marked with a beauty spot. Al-Shaymāʾ, daughter of al-Ḥārith, was the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ foster sister through his wet-nurse Ḥalīma al-Saʿdiyya. When she was brought to him following the Battle of Hunayn, he treated her with honour.
Is Chaimae a Muslim name?
Chaimae is the Moroccan spelling of Shaima, the Muslim name of the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister.
How popular is Chaimae?
Extremely common in Morocco and Algeria and among North African families in France and Belgium.
Gifts with the name Chaimae
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Spellings and variants of Chaimae
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chaimae mean?
Chaimae means 'One with a beauty mark'. It is of Arabic, Moroccan spelling origin.
Is Chaimae a Muslim name?
Chaimae is the Moroccan spelling of Shaima, the Muslim name of the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister.
How do you pronounce Chaimae?
Chaimae is pronounced shay-MAA.
Is Chaimae a boy or girl name?
Chaimae is usually a girl name.