Maimun

Maimun is a given name of Arabic origin, derived from Maʾmūn, meaning “fortunate” or “blessed.” It is used in Arabic-speaking communities and across Muslim-majority regions, with spellings including Maimun, Maʾmūn, and Maemon.

The most prominent referent in popular culture is Masjid Raya Maimoon (Maimoon Mosque) in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. It was commissioned by Sultan Maʾmun Al Rashid Perkasa Alamsyah of the Deli Sultanate and completed in the early 20th century. The mosque is noted for its Moorish Revival architecture and serves as a major religious and historical landmark in Medan.

In historical contexts, Al-Maʾmūn (c. 786–833) was the Abbasid caliph who ruled from 813 to 833; his name is often transliterated as Maʾmūn or Maimun in English texts. The name continues to be used as a personal name in various cultures influenced by Arabic and Islamic naming traditions, and it sometimes appears in toponyms or institutional names.

Overall, Maimun is primarily recognized as a personal name with cultural and historical associations, alongside its notable architectural namesake in Indonesia.