Given Name
Maymunah
may-mu-nah (may-mū-nah)
Pronunciation: may-mu-nah (may-mū-nah)
ميمونة — مباركة، موفّقة، مبروكة
Girl Rare
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
From Arabic مَيْمُونَة (Maymūnah), meaning 'blessed', 'auspicious', or 'fortunate'.
Thematic Cluster
Names Meaning Blessed/Lucky
Islamic Status
Classical
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
8
Meaning Urdu
میمونہ — خوش قسمت، مبارک، سعیدہ۔
Meaning Arabic
ميمونة — مباركة، موفّقة، مبروكة
Maymunah (مَيْمُونَة) is a well-attested classical Arabic feminine name derived from the root m-y-m-n which conveys good fortune, blessedness, and auspiciousness. The name appears in early Islamic biography: Maymunah bint al‑Harith is historically recorded among the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which established the name's presence in Islamic onomastics. Because of this early attestation it is considered a prophetic-era name and is widely recognized across Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim societies. Variant spellings and close relatives that appear in sources and modern use include [[Maymun]], [[Maimuna]] and [[Maimunah]]; these show masculine and alternate-form relationships within the same lexical family. The name is not a Quranic proper name but is supported by its historical usage and favorable lexical meaning.
FAQs
What is the meaning of Maymunah?
Maymunah comes from the Arabic root m-y-m-n and means 'blessed', 'auspicious', or 'fortunate'.
Was there a historical figure named Maymunah?
Yes. Maymunah bint al-Harith is historically attested in early Islamic sources as one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad; this gives the name classical Islamic provenance.
Is Maymunah a Quranic name?
No. Maymunah is not mentioned as a proper name in the Qur'an, but it is validated by its historical use in Prophetic-era biographical sources.
How is Maymunah commonly spelled in English?
Common English spellings include Maymunah, Maimunah, Maimuna, and Maymouna.
Is Maymunah appropriate for Muslim girls today?
Yes. Maymunah is widely used and regarded as a classical, meaningful name with a positive lexical meaning and strong historical attestation within Islamic tradition.
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