Maimoona
Maimoona is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Blessed and fortunate”.
| Meaning | Blessed and fortunate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ميمونة |
| Pronunciation | my-MOO-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Maimoona
Maimoona is the South Asian way of spelling Maymūna, a name meaning blessed or auspicious. It grows from yumn, the Arabic word for good fortune. Its great bearer was Maymūna bint al-Ḥārith, the final wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, honoured as a Mother of the Believers. She passed on a large number of hadiths, and Ibn ʿAbbas was her nephew.
Is Maimoona a Muslim name?
Families choose Maimoona in honour of Maymuna bint al-Harith, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and a Mother of the Believers.
How popular is Maimoona?
This spelling is widespread in Pakistan and India, while families in West and East Africa usually write Maimuna.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maimoona mean?
Maimoona means 'Blessed and fortunate'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maimoona a Muslim name?
Families choose Maimoona in honour of Maymuna bint al-Harith, wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and a Mother of the Believers.
How do you pronounce Maimoona?
Maimoona is pronounced my-MOO-nah.
Is Maimoona a boy or girl name?
Maimoona is usually a girl name.