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Omima

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Meaning

Little mother

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabiyyah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic اميمة
Capturing elegance and depth, Omima stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Little mother', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Omima, like Omaima, is a diminutive of "umm" (mother), meaning "little mother."

Reference Profile

Etymology

Related to a companion name recorded in early Islamic sources (Umaymah bint Ruqayqah), a companion who pledged allegiance to the Prophet.

Islamic Significance

A form of Umaymah ('little mother'), a name borne in the Prophet's family by Umaymah bint Abd al-Muttalib, his paternal aunt.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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