Oum
Arabic (Maghrebi) · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Oum
Oum is an Arabic word meaning "mother" derived from the Semitic root, commonly used as a prefix or standalone name in Arabic-speaking cultures.
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Etymology
Oum is an Arabic word meaning "mother" derived from the Semitic root, commonly used as a prefix or standalone name in Arabic-speaking cultures. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority countries across the Middle East and North Africa, often as part of compound names or titles.
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Oum currently ranks #5,268 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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