Jummai
Jummai is a Muslim girl name meaning “Born on Friday”.
| Meaning | Born on Friday |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hausa, from Arabic jumuʿa (Friday) |
| Pronunciation | JOOM-my |
| Arabic root | ج م ع (j-m-ʿ) — to gather |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jummai
Jummai is a Hausa day name for a girl born on Friday, from Juma'a, the Hausa word for Friday, which comes from Arabic yawm al-jumuʿa, 'the day of gathering'. Hausa has a set of such day names, and because Friday is the day of congregational prayer, Jummai carries a blessed association for Muslim families.
Is Jummai a Muslim name?
Yes. Jummai is used by Muslim Hausa families and comes from the Arabic word for Friday, the day of Jumu'ah prayer.
Is Jummai in the Quran?
The word comes from al-jumuʿa, the name of Surah 62, which says 'when the call is made for prayer on the day of Jumu'ah, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).
Where is the name Jummai used?
Common in northern Nigeria and Niger, among both Muslim and some Christian Hausa speakers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jummai mean?
Jummai means 'Born on Friday'. It comes from Hausa, from Arabic jumuʿa (Friday).
Is Jummai a Muslim name?
Yes. Jummai is used by Muslim Hausa families and comes from the Arabic word for Friday, the day of Jumu'ah prayer.
How do you pronounce Jummai?
Jummai is pronounced JOOM-my.
Is Jummai mentioned in the Quran?
The word comes from al-jumuʿa, the name of Surah 62, which says 'when the call is made for prayer on the day of Jumu'ah, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).