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Shimaa

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Meaning

Having a beauty mark

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage
Capturing elegance and depth, Shimaa stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Having a beauty mark', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Shimaa, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Shimaa, like Shayma, is tied to Shayma bint al-Harith, the Prophet ๏ทบ's foster sister.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ุด-ูŠ-ู… (sh-y-m, 'birthmark, distinguishing mark'). Al-Shaima was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's foster sister.

Islamic Significance

Beauty is treated in the Quran as a good in itself and not only as ornament: of the grazing livestock it says there is beauty in them for you when you bring them in and when you send them out (16:6).

Cultural / Regional Usage

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