Umaymah
Umaymah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little mother”.
| Meaning | Little mother |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أميمة |
| Pronunciation | oo-MAY-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Umaymah
Umaymah is the classical way of writing Umayma, a loving diminutive of umm, mother, from the root ʾ-m-m. Its most notable bearer was Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib, the Prophet's ﷺ aunt. Her daughter, Zaynab bint Jaḥsh, was later honoured as a wife of the Prophet ﷺ and a Mother of the Believers. The name also appears among other women of early Muslim Makkah.
Is Umaymah a Muslim name?
Umaymah means little mother and recalls an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ, Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib.
How popular is Umaymah?
It is used across the Arab world and is most often spelled Oumaima in Morocco.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Umaymah mean?
Umaymah means 'Little mother'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Umaymah a Muslim name?
Umaymah means little mother and recalls an aunt of the Prophet ﷺ, Umayma bint ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib.
How do you pronounce Umaymah?
Umaymah is pronounced oo-MAY-mah.
Is Umaymah a boy or girl name?
Umaymah is usually a girl name.