Classical Arabic diminutive
Omaima
Oh-MAY-mah
Pronunciation: Oh-MAY-mah
أم صغيرة، صيغة تصغير من أم
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Diminutive of Umm — 'little mother' or 'small caring mother'; affectionate form historically used in Arabic
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Omaima.
Omaima is a Arabic name commonly explained as Diminutive of Umm — 'little mother' or 'small caring mother'; affectionate form historically used in Arabic. It is often grouped with Classical Arabic diminutive 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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