Omayma
Omayma is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little mother”.
| Meaning | Little mother |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أميمة |
| Pronunciation | oo-MAY-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, North Africa, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Omayma
Omayma is a spelling of Umayma, a loving diminutive of umm, mother. The name has deep Arabian roots: Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ aunt, was the mother of Zaynab bint Jahsh, who later became one of the Mothers of the Believers. It has stayed in steady use across the Arab world, and North Africans spell it Oumaima.
Is Omayma a Muslim name?
Omayma is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, carried by an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Omayma?
Omayma is common in Egypt and the Levant, and North Africans write it Oumaima.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Omayma mean?
Omayma means 'Little mother'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Omayma a Muslim name?
Omayma is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, carried by an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Omayma?
Omayma is pronounced oo-MAY-mah.
Is Omayma a boy or girl name?
Omayma is usually a girl name.