Jumana
Jumana is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pearl, silver pearl”.
| Meaning | Pearl, silver pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جمانة |
| Pronunciation | joo-MAH-nah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jumana
Jumana is a classical Arabic word for a pearl, sometimes described in dictionaries as a bead of silver shaped like a pearl. It appears in early Arabic poetry and was the name of Jumāna bint Abī Ṭālib, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Today it is a popular girls' name across the Levant, the Gulf and among diaspora families.
Is Jumana a Muslim name?
Yes. Jumana is an Arabic Muslim name meaning pearl, and it was borne by a member of the Prophet's family.
Where is the name Jumana used?
Popular in Jordan, Lebanon (as 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, silver pearl'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jumana a Muslim name?
Yes. Jumana is an Arabic Muslim name meaning pearl, and it was borne by a member of the Prophet's family.
How do you write Jumana in Arabic?
Jumana is written جمانة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jumana?
Jumana is pronounced joo-MAH-nah.