Jumah
Jumah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Friday, the day of gathering”.
| Meaning | Friday, the day of gathering |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جمعة |
| Pronunciation | JOO-mah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Egypt, Sudan, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Jumah
Spelled Jumah, the name keeps the final h that stands for the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa in Jumʿa, Friday. On that day Muslims gather for the congregational prayer. Families traditionally gave the name to sons who arrived on a Friday. Its home is mainly the Arab world and East Africa, whereas South Asians more often use compounds along the lines of Jumma Khan.
Is Jumah a Muslim name?
The name celebrates Friday and its congregational prayer. Surah al-Jumuʿa says: '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 Jumah?
It is in use in the Gulf, Egypt, Sudan and East Africa, and is nearly always given to boys.
Gifts with the name Jumah
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Spellings and variants of Jumah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jumah mean?
Jumah means 'Friday, the day of gathering'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jumah a Muslim name?
The name celebrates Friday and its congregational prayer. Surah al-Jumuʿa says: '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 Jumah?
Jumah is pronounced JOO-mah.
Is Jumah a boy or girl name?
Jumah is usually a boy name.