Jumana
Jumana is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Pearl, a silver pearl”.
| Meaning | Pearl, a silver pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جمانة |
| Pronunciation | joo-MAH-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Jumana
Classical Arabic uses jumāna for a pearl, and some lexicons define it more exactly as a silver bead shaped to look like one. The word turns up in early Arabic poetry. It was also the name of Jumāna bint Abī Ṭālib, one of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ cousins. Today Jumana is a popular girls' name in the Levant and the Gulf, and among diaspora families as well.
Is Jumana a Muslim name?
A cousin of the Prophet ﷺ bore this pearl name, which gives it an added sense of honour. Muslim parents have used it since the earliest generations.
How popular is Jumana?
It is well liked in Jordan, Lebanon (where it is spelled Joumana), Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Gifts with the name Jumana
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Spellings and variants of Jumana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jumana mean?
Jumana means 'Pearl, a silver pearl'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jumana a Muslim name?
A cousin of the Prophet ﷺ bore this pearl name, which gives it an added sense of honour. Muslim parents have used it since the earliest generations.
How do you pronounce Jumana?
Jumana is pronounced joo-MAH-nah.
Is Jumana a boy or girl name?
Jumana is usually a girl name.