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MaimunahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Guarded, Protected

Pronunciation: Mah-ee-MOO-nah

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Name
Maimunah
Meaning
Guarded, Protected
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Mah-ee-MOO-nah
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Tuesday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Maimunah mean?

Maimunah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Guarded". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: Mah-ee-MOO-nah. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

میمونہ

میمونہ یعنی خوش قسمت، مبارک اور خوشحال

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

ميمونة

ميمونة تعني السعيدة والمباركة والمحظوظة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Mah-ee-MOO-nah

IPA

/maɪˈmuːnə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Maimunah is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Guarded. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Tuesday

Lucky Colors

SilverMoonstone

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: Intuitive, imaginative, and sensitive, but can also be moody and emotional

Personality

Personality Traits

KindJustPeacefulV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the idea of being shielded from harm and guided towards prosperity

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Maimunah holds a great cultural significance in the Islamic world, as it embodies the values of love, protection, and care towards women. In a patriarchal society like the Islamic world, a name that signifies the respect and cherishing of women is highly important. It reflects the Islamic belief in female dignity and their role in society. This name is a reminder to men to always protect and cherish their wives, and for women to be cherished and loved.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Maimunah is a reminder of Allah's protection and care for His creation, specifically for women. It represents the idea of Allah being the ultimate Protector and Guardian of all beings. By giving a child the name Maimunah, parents are prayerfully asking for Allah's protection and blessings for their child. It is a constant reminder of the spiritual bond between the child, their parents, and Allah.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Maimunah is a name mentioned in the Quran as a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. The name Maimunah carried significant weight in that era.

7th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Maimuna AshrafMaimuna Yousaf

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Maimunah

Maimunah means blessed, happy, and fortunate

🇵🇰Urdu

میمونہ

میمونہ یعنی خوش قسمت، مبارک اور خوشحال

🇸🇦Arabic

ميمونة

ميمونة تعني السعيدة والمباركة والمحظوظة

🇮🇳Hindi

मैमunah

मैमunah का अर्थ है सुखी, مبارक और भाग्यशाली

🇦🇫Pashto

مېمونې

مېمونې معنی یې داده خوشحاله، مبارکه او خوش قسمته

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