Maymuna
Maymuna is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Blessed and auspicious”.
| Meaning | Blessed and auspicious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ميمونة |
| Pronunciation | may-MOO-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, West Africa, Pakistan, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Maymuna
Maymuna means blessed or auspicious, from the root y-m-n. Its best-known bearer is Maymūna bint al-Ḥārith, the final wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, counted among the Mothers of the Believers. She passed on a large number of hadiths, and ʿAbdullāh ibn ʿAbbās was her nephew. In West Africa the name is usually written Maimuna, and there it is extremely popular.
Is Maymuna a Muslim name?
Muslims honour Maymuna as the name of Maymūna bint al-Ḥārith, who was married to the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Maymuna?
Used across the Muslim world, and as Maimuna it is very common in Nigeria and Senegal.
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Spellings and variants of Maymuna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maymuna mean?
Maymuna means 'Blessed and auspicious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maymuna a Muslim name?
Muslims honour Maymuna as the name of Maymūna bint al-Ḥārith, who was married to the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Maymuna?
Maymuna is pronounced may-MOO-nah.
Is Maymuna a boy or girl name?
Maymuna is usually a girl name.