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Gender Feminine
Usage Bosnian
Other Forms FormsUma, Umija (diminutives)

Meaning & History

Bosnian feminine name possibly derived from the Arabic name Umm Hani or Umm-i-Hani, meaning "mother of Hani". In Islamic tradition this was an epithet of Fakhitah bint Abi Talib, a sister of Ali and cousin of Muhammad.

The form Umihana was borne by Bosnian poetess Umihana Čuvidina (c. 1794–1870).
Added 10/13/2012 by overtheclouds