Jumah
Jumah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Friday, the day of gathering”.
| Meaning | Friday, the day of gathering |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| 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 Jumah
Jumah is a spelling of Jumʿa, Friday, that shows the final h of the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. Friday is the day Muslims gather for the congregational prayer, and the name was traditionally given to boys born on that day. It is used mainly in the Arab world and East Africa, while South Asians tend to prefer compound names such as Jumma Khan.
Is Jumah a Muslim name?
Yes. Jumah is a Muslim boys' name meaning Friday, the day of the Jumuʿa prayer.
Is Jumah in the Quran?
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).
Where is the name Jumah used?
Used in the Gulf, Egypt, Sudan and East Africa, almost always for boys.
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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 comes from Arabic.
Is Jumah a Muslim name?
Yes. Jumah is a Muslim boys' name meaning Friday, the day of the Jumuʿa prayer.
How do you write Jumah in Arabic?
Jumah is written جمعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jumah?
Jumah is pronounced JOO-mah.
Is Jumah mentioned in the Quran?
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).