Mayyada
Mayyada is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Walking with a graceful sway”.
| Meaning | Walking with a graceful sway |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ميّادة |
| Pronunciation | may-YAH-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Egypt, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Mayyada
Mayyada, or Mayyāda, pictures a woman moving with an elegant, swaying step, a favourite image in classical Arabic verse. Its root, m-y-d, means to sway. The name was already known in early Islamic times, and the Umayyad poet Ibn Mayyāda was called after his mother. In modern times Syria and Egypt know it well, partly thanks to the Syrian singer Mayada El Hennawy.
Is Mayyada a Muslim name?
Mayyada, an Arabic name for a woman with a graceful walk, is used by Muslim families.
How popular is Mayyada?
Most common in Syria, Iraq, Egypt and Jordan.
Gifts with the name Mayyada
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Spellings and variants of Mayyada
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mayyada mean?
Mayyada means 'Walking with a graceful sway'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mayyada a Muslim name?
Mayyada, an Arabic name for a woman with a graceful walk, is used by Muslim families.
How do you pronounce Mayyada?
Mayyada is pronounced may-YAH-dah.
Is Mayyada a boy or girl name?
Mayyada is usually a girl name.