Gomaa
Gomaa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Friday; gathering”.
| Meaning | Friday; gathering |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Egyptian form |
| Arabic spelling | جمعة |
| Pronunciation | GOM-ʿah |
| Arabic root | ج م ع (j-m-ʿ) — to gather |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Gomaa
Gomaa is the Egyptian form of Jumʿa, Friday, the day of congregational prayer. Egyptian Arabic pronounces jīm as a hard 'g' and the vowel 'u' as 'o'. The name was traditionally given to boys born on a Friday; the scholar Ali Gomaa, former Grand Mufti of Egypt, is a well-known bearer.
Is Gomaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Gomaa is a Muslim name, the Egyptian form of Juma, meaning Friday.
Is Gomaa in the Quran?
'O you who believe, when the call is made for prayer on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).
Where is the name Gomaa used?
Common in Egypt, also as a surname.
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Spellings and variants of Gomaa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gomaa mean?
Gomaa means 'Friday; gathering'. It comes from Arabic, Egyptian form.
Is Gomaa a Muslim name?
Yes. Gomaa is a Muslim name, the Egyptian form of Juma, meaning Friday.
How do you write Gomaa in Arabic?
Gomaa is written جمعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Gomaa?
Gomaa is pronounced GOM-ʿah.
Is Gomaa mentioned in the Quran?
'O you who believe, when the call is made for prayer on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).