Auspicious, blessed, or favorable
Maimouna is an Arabic name derived from the root meaning 'auspicious' or 'blessed.' It holds significant religious importance as the name of the last wife of the Prophet Muhammad, Maymunah bint al-Harith. In many West African cultures, particularly among the Wolof and Mandinka, it is a very popular and prestigious choice.
Less common today
Maimouna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,312 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The last wife of the Prophet Muhammad
French-Senegalese film director and screenwriter
Senegalese actress and writer
Senegalese politician and former cabinet minister
