Islamic/Sahaba
Şeyma
Shay-mah
Pronunciation: Shay-mah
شيماء
Girl
Origin
Turkish / Arabic
Meaning
A woman with a beauty mark; also the name of the Prophet Muhammad's foster sister
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 Şeyma.
Şeyma is a Turkish / Arabic name commonly explained as A woman with a beauty mark; also the name of the Prophet Muhammad's foster sister. It is often grouped with Islamic/Sahaba 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.
Names With Similar Meaning
Shumaila
Delicate, graceful, soft-mannered; feminine form associated with gentleness and refined manners
Sarmast
God-intoxicated, ecstatic, or spiritually drunk with divine love
Sencer
Brave frontier warrior; one who pierces through enemy lines; derived from the Seljuk Sultan name Sanjar
Saltuk
One who strikes powerfully; the victorious striker — a Turkic name denoting strength, martial valor, and decisive force, carried by legendary Turkic-Islamic ghazi warriors
Sari
Noble, high-born; also refers to one who travels by night
Ömer
Life, long-lived, or flourishing; the name of the second Caliph of Islam.
Twin-Friendly Pairings
Sibling-Friendly Names
Müeyyed
Supported, strengthened, or aided by divine power
Müştak
Longing, yearning for the divine
Akşemseddin
The White Sun of Religion; Pure Radiance of Faith
Ömer
Life, long-lived, or flourishing; the name of the second Caliph of Islam.
Selim
Safe, sound, healthy, free from defects; one who is at peace
Hümeyra
Reddish, rosy-cheeked; a nickname given to Aisha (RA)