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NaimahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Graceful

Pronunciation: nay-MAH

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Name
Naimah
Meaning
Graceful
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
nay-MAH
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Naimah mean?

Naimah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Graceful". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: nay-MAH. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

نائمة

خوشی، شادمانی، خوش قسمت، نیک ذات، محترمہ

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

نائمة

الرضا والسرور، السعادة والخير، المقدسة والطاهرة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

nay-MAH

IPA

/ˈneɪmə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

#2E86C1#E74C3C

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: Strong willpower, versatile, resourceful, and independent

Personality

Personality Traits

KindGracefulRadiantMysteriousIntrospectiveDeepComplex

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the angel Naimah in Islamic tradition, who is believed to be responsible for the well-being of believers.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Naimah holds great cultural significance in the Islamic world, as it evokes the idea of comfort and grace. It is believed that the name is associated with the beauty and elegance that is revered in Arab and Islamic culture. In literature and poetry, Naimah is often used as a poetic name for a beautiful and beloved woman.
Spiritually, Naimah represents comfort and grace in the midst of life's challenges. In Islamic tradition, she is thought to be an angel who comes to comfort and soothe people in times of distress. Her name is a reminder of the unwavering compassion and mercy of God towards His creations. It is a name that inspires one to seek solace and peace in the face of adversity, and to trust in God's kindness and grace.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Naimah bint Abi Umaiya was a wife of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and a companion of Aisha bint Abu Bakr.

7th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Naimah

Joy, Happiness, Blessed, Virtuous, Respected

🇵🇰Urdu

نائمة

خوشی، شادمانی، خوش قسمت، نیک ذات، محترمہ

🇸🇦Arabic

نائمة

الرضا والسرور، السعادة والخير، المقدسة والطاهرة

🇮🇳Hindi

नैमाह

खुशी, सुखी, सौभाग्यशाली, दयालु

🇦🇫Pashto

نائمه

رضاي، خوشی، شادمانی، خوش قسمت، نیک ذات

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