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Maimuna
Pronounced my-MOO-nah /maɪˈmu.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic maymuna, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious; favored'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Maimuna comes from Arabic maymuna, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious; favored'. Borne by Maymuna bint al-Harith, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. A lyrical, devout name across the Arab and West African Muslim worlds (said 'my-MOO-nah'; nickname Mimi).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, blessed-and-fortunate at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Maimuna mean?
Maimuna is Arabic for 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious'.
How do you pronounce Maimuna?
It's said my-MOO-nah /maɪˈmu.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Maimuna a boy or girl name?
Maimuna is a girl's name.
How popular is Maimuna?
Maimuna is a rare name in the U.S.