Name meaning
Umama
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli
Name of the Prophet's granddaughter; signifies motherhood and care.
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Name meaning and origin
Umama is connected to the root əmm (to lead, to go ahead) in Arabic, and it is accepted to derive from the endearing form of the word ummun (mother). This structure links the name to the meanings of motherhood, care, and guidance.
The historical bearer of the name is Umama bint Abu al-As, the daughter of the Prophet's (PBUH) daughter Zaynab; the Prophet carried her on his shoulder while praying, setting her down when he bowed and picking her up again when he rose (Bukhari, 5996). This incident is recorded in the hadith collections as a famous example showing that it is permissible to carry children during prayer.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Ümame, Umama, Umamah
- Pronunciation
- y.mɑ.ˈmæ
Notable people with this name
Umama bint Abul-As (may Allah be pleased with her)
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Umama?
Umama is a name associated with the meaning of a mother, a caring woman, derived from the endearing form of the word ummun (mother).Is the name Umama mentioned in the Quran?
No, Umama does not appear in the Quran, but its bearer is known in the hadith collections as a grandchild of our Prophet (PBUH).Is Umama a boy or a girl name?
Umama is a girl name.