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Naima

Naima is a feminine name of Arabic origin. Derived from Na'Ima, Naima means "tranquil" or "pleasantness." Associated with a sublime feeling of contentedness, this free-flowing name exudes calm like a ripple-free surface of a pond. Enhanced by your little one, Naima is sure to be a soothing source of peace warmly embraced by many.
Arabic Female
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Meaning

Tranquil, pleasantness

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Pronunciation

NY-ee-mah

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Traits

  • Peaceful
  • Graceful
  • Gentle
  • Sophisticated

Compatibility

Naima pairs well with shorter and simpler names for siblings, creating a nice contrast. As a middle name, it adds an elegant touch to a variety of first names. This name is versatile and can fit both traditional and modern naming styles.

Peaceful Graceful Gentle Sophisticated

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Naima El Bezaz

Naima El Bezaz

Writer

Born: July 2, 1974 · Meknes, Morocco

Portrait of Naima Adedapo

Naima Adedapo

Musician

Born: October 5, 1984 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Portrait of Naima Mora

Naima Mora

Model

Born: March 1, 1984 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

Portrait of Naima Kay

Naima Kay

Musician

Born: March 26, 1983 · Ladysmith, South Africa

Portrait of Naima Lowe

Naima Lowe

Artist

Born: October 10, 1980 · New York, USA

Portrait of Naima J. Keith

Naima J. Keith

Curator

Born: July 30, 1983 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Naima Original form
  • Naema German
  • Наима Russian
  • نعيمة Arabic
  • নাইমা Bengali
  • 나이마 Korean
  • Devanagari
  • Urdu
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • नैमा (Naima) Devanagari
  • نعیمہ (Naima) Urdu
  • ნაიმა (Naima) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Naima

What does Naima mean?
Tranquil, pleasantness
What is the origin of Naima?
Naima has Arabic origins.
Is Naima popular?
Naima has been viewed 128 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Naima?
Similar names include Gwen, Neela, Hamza, Meena, Ishaan.
How do you pronounce Naima?
Naima is pronounced NY-ee-mah.

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