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Rumaysa
Pronounced roo-MY-sah /ruˈmaɪ.sɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic Rumaysa — a star (in Canis Minor); borne by Umm Sulaym, a revered early Muslim womanMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Rumaysa comes from Arabic Rumaysa — the name of a star (in the constellation Canis Minor) — and was borne by Umm Sulaym Rumaysa, an esteemed early Muslim woman. A luminous, devout name across the Muslim world.
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-bright-star at the root, and luminous.
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What does the name Rumaysa mean?
Rumaysa is the Arabic name of a star, and of a revered early Muslim woman.
How do you pronounce Rumaysa?
It's said roo-MY-sah /ruˈmaɪ.sɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Rumaysa a boy or girl name?
Rumaysa is a girl's name.
How popular is Rumaysa?
Rumaysa is a rare name in the U.S.