Cuma
Cuma is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “Friday, the day of gathering”.
| Meaning | Friday, the day of gathering |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جمعة |
| Pronunciation | joo-MAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Kurdistan |
Meaning and origin of Cuma
Cuma is how Turkish renders the Arabic Jumuʿa, the word for Friday. It grows from a root meaning to gather, because Friday is when Muslims come together for the weekly congregational prayer. Turkish families traditionally chose it for sons who arrived on a Friday. The same custom of naming a boy after the holy day appears in other regions too, which is why East Africans know it as Juma and Gulf families as Jumaa.
Is Cuma a Muslim name?
Cuma is a Muslim name that echoes the Arabic word for Friday, and Surah 62 of the Quran, al-Jumuʿa, takes its title from that day. Its ninth verse urges believers, 'when the call is made for prayer on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).
How popular is Cuma?
It is a traditional choice in Turkey, above all in the eastern provinces and among Kurdish families.
Gifts with the name Cuma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cuma mean?
Cuma means 'Friday, the day of gathering'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Cuma a Muslim name?
Cuma is a Muslim name that echoes the Arabic word for Friday, and Surah 62 of the Quran, al-Jumuʿa, takes its title from that day. Its ninth verse urges believers, 'when the call is made for prayer on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).
How do you pronounce Cuma?
Cuma is pronounced joo-MAH.
Is Cuma a boy or girl name?
Cuma is usually a boy name.