Girl name
Umi name meaning
“my mother, a term for mother”
Umi is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning ‘my mother’, also serving as a term for mother. It comes from ummī, combining umm, meaning ‘mother’, with the possessive suffix meaning ‘my’. Ummi is another spelling that is also used as a name.
What does Umi mean?
My mother, a term for mother
In Indonesian: ibuku, sebutan untuk ibu
Origin and cultural usage of Umi
From Arabic ummī, combining umm ‘mother’ with the possessive suffix ‘my’. Ummi is also used as a name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Umi in Islam and the Quran
Umi does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وأمي) does, for example in QS Al-Maidah [5]: 116.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Umi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Umi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Umi as a first name
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Umi Riska
Interpretation
A picture of a mother with provision as a gift of livelihood.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Riska: sustenance or provision
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother who gives with affection.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Muti: giver, bestower
- Rahmania: associated with compassion
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother who is pure and cleanhearted.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Zakia: pure, pure-hearted
- Shofia: pure; clear
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Umi Nadiah
Interpretation
A picture of a mother with gentleness like morning dew.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Nadiah: tender, dewy
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Umi Izza
Interpretation
A picture of a mother with honor, dignity, and strength.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Izza: honor, glory, strength
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother who is wise, rightly guided, and noble.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Rasyidah: wise, rightly guided
- Aliya: high, exalted, elevated in rank
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Umi Rohmah
Interpretation
A picture of a mother who holds compassion within her.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Rohmah: compassion; mercy
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother with wholeness and brilliant radiance.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Kamila: whole, complete, perfect
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
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Umi Azzahra
Interpretation
A picture of a mother who shines with brilliant light.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother with light accompanying the achievement of goals.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Dhia: light, radiance
- Najah: achievement of a goal, success
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Umi Rahmasari
Interpretation
A picture of a mother embodying the essence of affection.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Rahmasari: essence of compassion
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Umi Rahmatika
Interpretation
A picture of a mother with compassion as a gift.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Rahmatika: mercy, gracious gift
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother with original purity and goodness.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Fitriana: innate nature, original purity
- Khoirun: goodness, something good
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Umi Amaliyah
Interpretation
A picture of a mother associated with deeds and action.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Amaliyah: relating to deeds or practice
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Umi Nurhikmah
Interpretation
A picture of a mother accompanied by the light of wisdom.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Nurhikmah: light of wisdom
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother with pure light and turquoise gemstone beauty.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Nurfitri: light of innate purity
- Fairuz: turquoise gemstone
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Umi Salma
Interpretation
A picture of a mother who is safe and free from danger.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Salma: safe, free from harm
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother with natural purity like a delightful garden.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Jannah: garden, heavenly paradise
- Fitriyani: associated with innate nature or purity
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Umi Himmah
Interpretation
A picture of a mother with strong resolve and noble aspirations.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother who is friendly, sociable, healthy, and safe.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Alifa: friendly, familiar, companionable
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
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Interpretation
A picture of a mother of an intelligent, discerning young woman.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Aqila: intelligent, capable of sound judgment
- Juwariyah: little girl, young woman
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Umi Rahmayani
Interpretation
A picture of a mother with affection and compassion.Meaning of each word
- Umi: my mother, a term for mother
- Rahmayani: affection and mercy
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How to pronounce Umi
| Syllables | 2 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /umi/ |
| Arabic script | أمي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦩꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮙᮤ |
Is Umi a girl’s name?
Yes, Umi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Umi ranks #74 among girl names in our data sample (83 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Umi
Famous people named Umi
- Umi Dachlan · b. 1942
- Umi Sardjono · b. 1923
- Umi Laila
- Umi Alifah
- Umi Azizah · b. 1960
- Drg. Umi Kal Sum
- Rr. Umi Lestari Wahyu Ningrum · b. 1964
- Umi Arti · b. 1978
- Umi Athia
- Umi Barjiyah
- Umi Cahyaningsih · b. 1957
- Umi Cholisoh
FAQ about the name Umi
What is the meaning of Umi?
Umi means my mother, a term for mother. From Arabic ummī, combining umm ‘mother’ with the possessive suffix ‘my’. Ummi is also used as a name.
Is Umi a girl’s name?
Yes, Umi is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Umi?
Umi is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Umi in the Quran?
Umi does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وأمي) does, for example in QS Al-Maidah [5]: 116.
How many syllables does Umi have?
Umi has 2 syllables (U-mi) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Umi?
Umi ranks #74 among girl names in our data sample (83 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Umi?
Other spellings: Ummi.
What full names go well with Umi?
Some ideas: Umi Riska.
Famous people named Umi?
Notable people named Umi include Umi Dachlan, Umi Sardjono, Umi Laila.
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