Girl name
Ümeyme name meaning
“little mother; dear mother”
Ümeyme means “little mother” or “dear mother.” It comes from Arabic Umayma, a diminutive of umm, meaning mother, adapted into Turkish as Ümeyme. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name recalls an affectionate form of address and shares its underlying word for mother with Ümmühan.
What does Ümeyme mean?
Little mother; dear mother
In Turkish: küçük anne; anneciğim
Ümeyme illustrates the affectionate use of an Arabic diminutive rather than merely physical smallness. It is also associated with the historical Companion Umayma bint Ruqayqa; that connection belongs to the name’s cultural background, while the similarly spelled Ümame is a distinct name.
Origin of the name Ümeyme
Ümeyme comes from Arabic Umayma, a diminutive of umm, ‘mother’, with an affectionate sense.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the female Companions |
| Is Ümeyme in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | Ü |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Ümeyme
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ymejme/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | اميمه |
| Arabic | أميمة |
Is Ümeyme a girl’s name?
Yes, Ümeyme is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ümeyme does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
FAQ about the name Ümeyme
What is the meaning of Ümeyme?
Ümeyme means “little mother; dear mother”. Ümeyme comes from Arabic Umayma, a diminutive of umm, ‘mother’, with an affectionate sense.
Is Ümeyme a girl’s name?
Yes, Ümeyme is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Ümeyme in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ümeyme nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ümeyme?
Ümeyme is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ümeyme have?
Ümeyme has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Ümeyme?
Ümeyme does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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