Oumaima
Oumaima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Maghrebi spelling origin, meaning “Little mother”.
| Meaning | Little mother |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi spelling |
| Written as | أميمة |
| Pronunciation | oo-MAY-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Oumaima
Oumaima is the North African, French-style spelling of Umayma, a loving diminutive of umm, mother. In Morocco it ranks among the most popular names for girls, and it is also well liked in Algeria and Tunisia and among North Africans in Europe. Its history reaches back to early Islam, since one of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ aunts, a daughter of ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, was called Umayma.
Is Oumaima a Muslim name?
Oumaima is the Maghrebi way of writing Umayma, a name carried by an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Oumaima?
Oumaima is very popular in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia and among North Africans in Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oumaima mean?
Oumaima means 'Little mother'. It is of Arabic, Maghrebi spelling origin.
Is Oumaima a Muslim name?
Oumaima is the Maghrebi way of writing Umayma, a name carried by an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Oumaima?
Oumaima is pronounced oo-MAY-mah.
Is Oumaima a boy or girl name?
Oumaima is usually a girl name.