Rumaisa
Rumaisa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Name of a noble woman Companion”.
| Meaning | Name of a noble woman Companion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رميصاء |
| Pronunciation | roo-MAY-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Rumaisa
Rumaisa is the familiar spelling of al-Rumaysa, a nickname of Umm Sulaym bint Milhan, mother of the Companion Anas ibn Malik. The Prophet ﷺ said that he saw her in Paradise, and that is why the name is so cherished. Linguists disagree about its literal meaning. South Asian sources often say it means 'bouquet of flowers', yet that idea comes from popular usage and not from classical Arabic.
Is Rumaisa a Muslim name?
Muslim parents choose Rumaisa to honour al-Rumaysa, also known as Umm Sulaym, a woman the Prophet ﷺ counted among the people of Paradise.
How popular is Rumaisa?
It is popular in Pakistan, India and Turkey, where it becomes Rümeysa, and with diaspora Muslims.
Gifts with the name Rumaisa
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Spellings and variants of Rumaisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rumaisa mean?
Rumaisa means 'Name of a noble woman Companion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rumaisa a Muslim name?
Muslim parents choose Rumaisa to honour al-Rumaysa, also known as Umm Sulaym, a woman the Prophet ﷺ counted among the people of Paradise.
How do you pronounce Rumaisa?
Rumaisa is pronounced roo-MAY-sah.
Is Rumaisa a boy or girl name?
Rumaisa is usually a girl name.