Where does “umma” come from?
umma (English) comes from English ummah, from Arabic أُمَّة — people; the nations; community.
umma (English): Alternative spelling of ummah
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of ummah
Ancestry of “umma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | ummah | The worldwide Muslim community |
| 2 | Arabic | أُمَّة | people; the nations; community |