Muslima

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Muslima Pronunciation

Muslima is pronounced mus-LEE-mah /mʊsˈli.mɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic muslima, 'one who submits (to God); a Muslim woman' (the feminine of Muslim)Medium

In 30 seconds: One who submits to God: Muslima is Arabic for 'a Muslim woman'. Devout, dignified, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic muslima, 'one who submits (to God); a Muslim woman' (the feminine of Muslim)

U.S. rank (2024)#5236 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Muslima comes from Arabic muslima, 'one who submits to God; a Muslim woman' — the feminine of Muslim, from the root s-l-m, 'peace, surrender, submission'. A devout, dignified faith-name across the Muslim world (said 'mus-LEE-mah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, one-who-submits-to-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Muslima means 'one who submits (to God); a Muslim woman' in Arabic (the feminine of Muslim, from the root s-l-m, 'peace, submission') — a devout, dignified faith-name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — muslima — etymology

Variations

Muslimah

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Themes & Styles

Arabic Virtue Islamic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Muslima?

Muslima is pronounced mus-LEE-mah (/mʊsˈli.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Muslima said aloud.

How do you say Muslima?

Muslima is said mus-LEE-mah (/mʊsˈli.mɑ/). Press play above to hear Muslima said aloud.

What does the name Muslima mean?

Muslima is Arabic for 'one who submits (to God); a Muslim woman'.

Is Muslima a boy or girl name?

Muslima is a girl's name.

How popular is Muslima?

Muslima is a rare name in the U.S.