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Maimunah
Pronounced my-MOO-nuh /maɪˈmu.nə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic maymunah, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious'. It is an honored name in Muslim families: Maymunah bint al-Harith was one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name is given with that history in mind.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Maimunah comes from the Arabic maymunah, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious'. The name is carried with reverence in Muslim families because Maymunah bint al-Harith was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, one of the Mothers of the Believers; we note that background respectfully. The spelling with -ah is common in Malay and Indonesian usage (said 'my-MOO-nuh').
In the U.S. it is very rare. Blessed, dignified, and heritage-rich.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Maimunah mean?
Maimunah means 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious' in Arabic.
How do you pronounce Maimunah?
It's said my-MOO-nuh /maɪˈmu.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Maimunah a boy or girl name?
Maimunah is a girl's name.
How popular is Maimunah?
Maimunah is very rare in the U.S., though it is a familiar and honored name in Muslim communities worldwide.