Cumali

boyTurkish, from Arabic

Cumali is a Muslim boy name meaning “Friday's child; Friday plus Ali”.

MeaningFriday's child; Friday plus Ali
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish, from Arabic
Pronunciationjoo-mah-LEE
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Cumali

Cumali is a Turkish compound usually understood as Cuma (Friday) plus Ali, a common Turkish pattern of joining a word with the name Ali. It was traditionally given to boys born on a Friday. It is mostly found in eastern and southern Turkey and is considered old-fashioned in cities.

Is Cumali a Muslim name?

Yes. Cumali is a Turkish Muslim name built from the Arabic words for Friday and the name Ali.

Where is the name Cumali used?

Found mainly in rural and eastern Turkey.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cumali mean?

Cumali means 'Friday's child; Friday plus Ali'. It comes from Turkish, from Arabic.

Is Cumali a Muslim name?

Yes. Cumali is a Turkish Muslim name built from the Arabic words for Friday and the name Ali.

How do you pronounce Cumali?

Cumali is pronounced joo-mah-LEE.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.