Naima
Meaning of Naima
Naima is a beautiful and melodious name of Arabic origin, meaning "tranquil" or "delightful." It is pronounced as NAH-ee-mah in Arabic (/næːiːma/) and commonly as NYE-mah (/ˈnaɪmə/) in English. The name exudes a sense of peace and serenity, making it a wonderful choice for a baby girl. Naima has been steadily gaining popularity in the United States over the years, with notable increases in occurrences since the early 2000s. In recent years, it has ranked within the top 2000 names for newborn girls. A notable variation of this name is Naema. Its timeless elegance and cultural richness make Naima an appealing choice for parents seeking a name that embodies grace and tranquility.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as NAH-ee-mah (/næːiːma/)
English
- Pronunced as NYE-mah (/ˈnaɪmə/)
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Notable People Named Naima
| Naima Mora is an American fashion model and the winner of Cycle 4 of America's Next Top Model. |
| Naima Khan is a Pakistani actress recognized for her performances in popular dramas such as Tum Mere Kya Ho, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, Shehnai, Yaqeen Ka Safar, and Yeh Dil Mera Uraan. |
| Naima Adedapo is an American singer and dancer who placed in the top 11 on the tenth season of American Idol. |
| Naima Bock is an English musician known for her work with the band Goat Girl. |
| Naima Reddick is an American rugby union player who debuted for the United States in 2010 and was selected for the squad to the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. |
| Naima Qorane is a writer, poet, and pan-Somalist activist who was arrested in January 2018 for promoting Somali unity. |
| Naima Haider is a Bangladeshi justice of the High Court Division. |
| Naima Hazell is a Saint Lucian swimmer. |
| Naima Farhi is an Algerian politician and lawyer, serving as the Sétif MP for the Movement El-Infitah and president of the Center for the Algerian woman, advocating for women's access to decision-making centers and equal opportunities. |
| Naima Akter is a Bangladeshi swimmer who competed in the women's 50 metre backstroke event at the 2018 FINA World Swimming Championships in Hangzhou, China. |
| Naima El-Rhouati is a Moroccan gymnast who competed in five events at the 1996 Summer Olympics. |
| Naima Salhi is an Algerian politician. |
| Naima García Aguilar is a Spanish footballer known for playing as a midfielder for Alavés. |
| Naïma Moutchou is a French lawyer and politician serving as a member of the French National Assembly for Val-d'Oise since 2017. |
| Naïma Moreira-Laliberté is a Canadian Equestrian Team athlete in dressage and the reigning Pan American Games champion in team dressage. |
