Girl name
Ummah name meaning
“a people, a community”
Ummah is a feminine name from the Arabic word ummah, meaning a people or a community. The source word refers to a collective community and is prominent in Islamic vocabulary. The name’s meaning therefore follows the communal sense expressed by the Arabic word itself.
What does Ummah mean?
A people, a community
In Indonesian: umat, komunitas bersama
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 Ummah
From Arabic ummah, meaning a community or a people. The word is prominent in Islamic vocabulary.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ummah in Islam and the Quran
Ummah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أمة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 128.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ummah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ummah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ummah: a people, a community
- Salimah: safe, healthy, sound
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
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Meaning of each word
- Ummah: a people, a community
- Fadlilah: virtue or moral excellence
- Nida: call, summons
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Ummah Zahro
Meaning of each word
- Ummah: a people, a community
- Zahro: bright, radiant
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Meaning of each word
- Amaliah: relating to deeds or practice
- Ummah: a people, a community
- Husnul: goodness, beauty
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Ummah Sumaya
Meaning of each word
- Ummah: a people, a community
- Sumaya: exalted, high in standing
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Meaning of each word
- Ummah: a people, a community
- Muna: wishes, aspirations
- Khaira: good or possessing excellence
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How to pronounce Ummah
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /umah/ |
| Arabic script | أمة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦸꦩ꧀ꦩꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮅᮙ᮪ᮙᮂ |
Is Ummah a girl’s name?
Yes, Ummah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Ummah ranks #1,371 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ummah
FAQ about the name Ummah
What is the meaning of Ummah?
Ummah means a people, a community. From Arabic ummah, meaning a community or a people. The word is prominent in Islamic vocabulary.
Is Ummah a girl’s name?
Yes, Ummah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 17% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ummah?
Ummah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ummah in the Quran?
Ummah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أمة) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 128.
How many syllables does Ummah have?
Ummah has 2 syllables (Um-mah) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ummah?
Ummah ranks #1,371 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ummah?
Some ideas: Ummah Salimah Azzahra; Ummah Fadlilah Nida; Ummah Zahro.
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