Himmah
In Arabic: هَمَّة
It means high resolve and strong will—the drive toward perfection and noble deeds.
تعني علوّ الهمة وقوة الإرادة، والرغبة في الكمال والسعي للمكرمات.
- Girl name
- Virtue
- Heritage
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Classical Arabian
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As a child
Called at home
هَمَّة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm هَمَّة.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Himmah mean?
- It means high resolve and strong will—the drive toward perfection and noble deeds.
- Is Himmah a boy or a girl name?
- Himmah is a girl name.
- How is Himmah written in English?
- Himmah in Arabic: هَمَّة.
- Does Himmah fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.