Umayma
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Umayma
Umayma is an Arabic diminutive form derived from "umm" (أم), meaning "mother," with the suffix "-ayma" creating an affectionate or endearing variant; it literally translates to "little mother" or "mother-like." The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, with historical significance as the name of Umayma bint al-Qadi, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad's companion Zayd ibn Harithah.
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Etymology
Umayma is an Arabic diminutive form derived from "umm" (أم), meaning "mother," with the suffix "-ayma" creating an affectionate or endearing variant; it literally translates to "little mother" or "mother-like." The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Islamic cultures, with historical significance as the name of Umayma bint al-Qadi, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad's companion Zayd ibn Harithah.
Umayma currently ranks #15,113 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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