Shaymaa
Shaymaa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “One with a beauty mark”.
| Meaning | One with a beauty mark |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شيماء |
| Pronunciation | shay-MAA |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Shaymaa
Of all the English spellings, Shaymaa sits closest to the Arabic Shaymāʾ, with the double a showing that the final vowel is long. From the root sh-y-m, it describes a woman with a beauty mark. The name pays tribute to al-Shaymāʾ bint al-Ḥārith of the Banu Saʿd, who was the Prophet's ﷺ foster sister. It is especially popular in Egypt and with Egyptian families living overseas.
Is Shaymaa a Muslim name?
Muslims hold Shaymaa in real affection, since the girl who shared the Prophet's ﷺ childhood home among the Banu Saʿd bore it.
How popular is Shaymaa?
It is very common in Egypt and appears across the wider Arab world.
Gifts with the name Shaymaa
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Spellings and variants of Shaymaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaymaa mean?
Shaymaa means 'One with a beauty mark'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shaymaa a Muslim name?
Muslims hold Shaymaa in real affection, since the girl who shared the Prophet's ﷺ childhood home among the Banu Saʿd bore it.
How do you pronounce Shaymaa?
Shaymaa is pronounced shay-MAA.
Is Shaymaa a boy or girl name?
Shaymaa is usually a girl name.