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Maymuna
Pronounced my-MOO-nah /maɪˈmu.nɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic maymunah, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious; prosperous' — the name of Maymunah, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the honored bearerLow
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
Maymuna comes from Arabic maymunah, 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious; prosperous' — borne by Maymunah bint al-Harith, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad (we note the honored bearer). A lyrical, joyful name (said 'my-MOO-nah'; nickname Muna).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, blessed-and-fortunate at the root, and joyful.
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What does the name Maymuna mean?
Maymuna is Arabic for 'blessed; fortunate; auspicious' (a wife of the Prophet). We note the honored bearer.
How do you pronounce Maymuna?
It's said my-MOO-nah /maɪˈmu.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Maymuna a boy or girl name?
Maymuna is a girl's name.
How popular is Maymuna?
Maymuna is a rare name in the U.S.