The nameShayma
Shayma is a girl's name of Arabic origin, that of the foster sister of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Shayma comes from the Arabic al-Shayma, often translated as "she who has a beauty spot".
Origin
Arabic. It is also spelled Chaïma or Chaima.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Shayma
Shayma in France
Shayma was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 645 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Shayma. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Shayma in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shayma mean?
Shayma comes from the Arabic al-Shayma, often translated as "she who has a beauty spot".
What is the origin of the name Shayma?
Arabic. It is also spelled Chaïma or Chaima.
Is Shayma a girl's or a boy's name?
Shayma is a girl's name.