Juma
Juma is a Muslim boy name meaning “Friday; born on Friday”.
| Meaning | Friday; born on Friday |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Swahili form |
| Arabic spelling | جمعة |
| Pronunciation | JOO-mah |
| Arabic root | ج م ع (j-m-ʿ) — to gather |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Juma
Juma comes from Arabic jumʿa, Friday, the day of congregation, from the root meaning 'to gather'. In East Africa, Swahili families traditionally give the name to a boy born on a Friday, and it is among the most familiar Muslim names in Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar. In Egypt and the Gulf the same name is written Gomaa or Jumaa and is also male.
Is Juma a Muslim name?
Yes. Juma is a Muslim name meaning Friday, the blessed day of the weekly congregational prayer. It is normally a boys' name.
Is Juma in the Quran?
The word gives its name to a surah: '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).
Where is the name Juma used?
Very common in Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar, and in Egypt 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 Friday'. It comes from Arabic, Swahili form.
Is Juma a Muslim name?
Yes. Juma is a Muslim name meaning Friday, the blessed day of the weekly congregational prayer. It is normally a boys' name.
How do you write Juma in Arabic?
Juma is written جمعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Juma?
Juma is pronounced JOO-mah.
Is Juma mentioned in the Quran?
The word gives its name to a surah: '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).