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Umayyah

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Meaning

Famous Arab tribe; Young servant

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic أمية
Urdu امیہ
Persian امیه
Turkish Emevi
Bengali উমাইয়া
Pashto امیه
Graceful and timeless, the name Umayyah is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Famous Arab tribe; Young servant', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Umayyah is the name of Umayyah ibn Abd Shams, ancestor of the Umayyad dynasty, the first hereditary Muslim caliphate.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root أ-م-ي (ʾ-m-y), a diminutive form. Umayyah ibn Abd Shams was an ancestor of the Umayyad dynasty, the first hereditary Muslim caliphate.

Notable Historical Usage

Umayya ibn Abd Shams gave his name to the Umayyads, who ruled from Damascus between 661 and 750 CE.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.