Naima

[ nah-ee-muh ]

/ nɑˈi mə /

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a female given name: from an Arabic word meaning “benevolent.”

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 7

“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

“He is someone who unites, not divides,” says supporter Naima.
Confusion Surrounds Egypt’s Presidential Elections, Set for May 23|Ursula Lindsey|May 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Two Naima canoes returning from Lolo, where they had been trying to get uros, passed close to us.
Adventures in New Guinea|James Chalmers
Saad's hopes were of no more avail; Naima would no longer listen to him, but weeping, threw himself on his couch.
Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers|Various
Both seem of the same rank; and I am desirous to know what sorrow oppresses the unfortunate Naima.
Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers|Various

Naima rose from the ground, and bowed with his head even to the carpet on which the Caliph stood.
Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers|Various
When Naima again sat with his friend Saad in the evening, he related to him the gracious and comforting words of the Caliph.
Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers|Various