Rumaisah
Rumaisah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Name of a woman Companion”.
| Meaning | Name of a woman Companion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رميصاء |
| Pronunciation | roo-MAY-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Rumaisah
Rumaisah is a spelling of al-Rumaysa that adds a final 'h' for the closing vowel. This nickname belonged to Umm Sulaym bint Milhan, whose son was the Companion Anas ibn Malik. The Prophet ﷺ said he heard her steps in Paradise, a detail that has made the name precious to many families. Since the exact word meaning is uncertain, parents choose it mainly to honour this Companion.
Is Rumaisah a Muslim name?
Rumaisah honours al-Rumaysa, or Umm Sulaym, one of the best-loved women among the Prophet's ﷺ Companions.
How popular is Rumaisah?
Families who prefer a final -h, especially in English-speaking countries and South Asia, often pick this form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rumaisah mean?
Rumaisah means 'Name of a woman Companion'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rumaisah a Muslim name?
Rumaisah honours al-Rumaysa, or Umm Sulaym, one of the best-loved women among the Prophet's ﷺ Companions.
How do you pronounce Rumaisah?
Rumaisah is pronounced roo-MAY-sah.
Is Rumaisah a boy or girl name?
Rumaisah is usually a girl name.