Sahabiyyat (Companions/Wives of the Prophet)
Maimunah
mai-MOO-nah
Pronunciation: mai-MOO-nah
مُبَارَكَة، مَحْمُوْدَة، مَيْمُونَة
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic root maimūn — 'blessed', 'fortunate', 'auspicious'
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
8
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Maimunah.
Maimunah is a Arabic name commonly explained as From the Arabic root maimūn — 'blessed', 'fortunate', 'auspicious'. It is often grouped with Sahabiyyat (Companions/Wives of the Prophet) names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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