Umaimah
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Umaimah
Umaimah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "umm" (أم), meaning "mother," with the diminutive suffix "-aimah" creating an affectionate or diminished form, thus translating to "little mother" or "motherly one." The name has been used primarily in Islamic and Arab cultures, with historical significance including Umaimah bint al-Abbas, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the sister of Abdullah ibn Abbas.
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Etymology
Umaimah is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "umm" (أم), meaning "mother," with the diminutive suffix "-aimah" creating an affectionate or diminished form, thus translating to "little mother" or "motherly one." The name has been used primarily in Islamic and Arab cultures, with historical significance including Umaimah bint al-Abbas, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the sister of Abdullah ibn Abbas.
Umaimah currently ranks #17,510 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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