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Maysunah

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Meaning

Beautiful face

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage
Capturing elegance and depth, Maysunah stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The literal meaning, 'Beautiful face', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

While popular in Arabic regions, Maysunah has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Maysunah comes from the same root as Maysun, tied to the 7th-century poet Maysun bint Bahdal.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ู…-ูŠ-ุณ (m-y-s, 'to walk gracefully'). Related to Maysun bint Bahdal, wife of the Umayyad Caliph Muawiya I.

Notable Historical Usage

Related to Maysun bint Bahdal, wife of the caliph Muawiya, whose verses on the desert are among the best known early Arabic poems by a woman.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.