Umaima
Umaima is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little mother”.
| Meaning | Little mother |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أميمة |
| Pronunciation | oo-MAI-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Egypt, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Umaima
Umaima, often written Umayma, is a tender diminutive of umm, mother, so it means something like 'little mother'. The root ʾ-m-m is the root of motherhood. Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib was the Prophet's ﷺ paternal aunt, and her daughter Zaynab bint Jaḥsh became one of his wives. Moroccan parents love the name, usually spelling it Oumaima, and it is also well used in Egypt and the Levant.
Is Umaima a Muslim name?
Umaima honours Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, a close relative of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Umaima?
It is very common in Morocco as Oumaima and is also used in Egypt and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Umaima
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Spellings and variants of Umaima
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umaima mean?
Umaima means 'Little mother'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Umaima a Muslim name?
Umaima honours Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, a close relative of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Umaima?
Umaima is pronounced oo-MAI-mah.
Is Umaima a boy or girl name?
Umaima is usually a girl name.