Juma
Juma is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Swahili form origin, meaning “Friday; born on a Friday”.
| Meaning | Friday; born on a Friday |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Swahili form |
| Written as | جمعة |
| Pronunciation | JOO-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Tanzania, Kenya, Egypt, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Juma
Friday in Arabic is jumʿa, the day of gathering, from a root meaning to bring together, and Juma comes from that word. Swahili-speaking families in East Africa have long named boys born on a Friday this way. As a result, Juma ranks among the most recognisable Muslim names in Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar. Egyptians and Gulf Arabs know the same masculine name as Gomaa or Jumaa.
Is Juma a Muslim name?
Friday is the day Muslims gather each week for congregational prayer, and a whole surah takes its name from it: 'O you who believe, when the call is made for prayer on the day of Jumuʿa, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).
How popular is Juma?
It is extremely common in Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar, and in Egypt it is known as Gomaa.
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Spellings and variants of Juma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Juma mean?
Juma means 'Friday; born on a Friday'. It is of Arabic, Swahili form origin.
Is Juma a Muslim name?
Friday is the day Muslims gather each week for congregational prayer, and a whole surah takes its name from it: 'O you who believe, when the call is made for prayer on the day of Jumuʿa, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).
How do you pronounce Juma?
Juma is pronounced JOO-mah.
Is Juma a boy or girl name?
Juma is usually a boy name.