Maimuna
Maimuna is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Blessed, carrying good fortune”.
| Meaning | Blessed, carrying good fortune |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ميمونة |
| Pronunciation | my-MOO-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Maimuna
Maimuna is one way of writing Maymūna in English letters. The name grows from yumn, an Arabic word for blessing and good luck. Maymūna bint al-Ḥārith married the Prophet ﷺ in 7 AH, became a Mother of the Believers and was trusted as a narrator of hadith. Today the name is a strong favourite in Nigeria, Senegal and Guinea and along the Swahili coast, and South Asian families use it too.
Is Maimuna a Muslim name?
Maimuna means blessed and keeps alive the memory of Maymuna bint al-Harith, a Mother of the Believers.
How popular is Maimuna?
Widely used in Nigeria and across West Africa, and in Tanzania and Kenya.
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Spellings and variants of Maimuna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maimuna mean?
Maimuna means 'Blessed, carrying good fortune'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maimuna a Muslim name?
Maimuna means blessed and keeps alive the memory of Maymuna bint al-Harith, a Mother of the Believers.
How do you pronounce Maimuna?
Maimuna is pronounced my-MOO-nah.
Is Maimuna a boy or girl name?
Maimuna is usually a girl name.