Girl name
Himmah name meaning
“strong resolve, lofty aspiration”
Himmah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning strong resolve or lofty aspiration. It comes from the Arabic word himmah, which expresses determination, zeal, or elevated aspiration. Its meaning therefore encompasses both firmness of purpose and high aspirations, alongside the sense of zeal carried by the source word.
What does Himmah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Himmah
From Arabic himmah, expressing determination, zeal, or elevated aspiration.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Himmah in Islam and the Quran
Himmah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Himmah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Himmah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
- Rodiah: content, satisfied
- Aliya: high, exalted, elevated in rank
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Meaning of each word
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
- Lailatul: night; night of
- Fathia: associated with victory
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Himmah Qomariyah
Meaning of each word
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
- Qomariyah: relating to the moon
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Meaning of each word
- Muslimah: a woman who submits to God
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
- Fauziyah: successful, victorious
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Himmah Alia
Meaning of each word
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
- Alia: high, elevated in rank
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Meaning of each word
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
- Imanda: faith; belief
- Rukiyah: rising, ascending
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How to pronounce Himmah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /himah/ |
| Arabic script | همة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦩ꧀ꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮤᮙ᮪ᮙᮂ |
Is Himmah a girl’s name?
Yes, Himmah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Himmah ranks #1,723 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Himmah
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Himmah
- Himmah Olvia · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Himmah
What is the meaning of Himmah?
Himmah means strong resolve, lofty aspiration. From Arabic himmah, expressing determination, zeal, or elevated aspiration.
Is Himmah a girl’s name?
Yes, Himmah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Himmah?
Himmah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Himmah in the Quran?
Himmah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Himmah have?
Himmah has 2 syllables (Him-mah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Himmah?
Himmah ranks #1,723 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Himmah?
Some ideas: Himmah Rodiah Aliya; Himmah Lailatul Fathia; Himmah Qomariyah.
Famous people named Himmah?
Notable people named Himmah include Himmah Olvia.
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