Mwajuma

girlSwahili, contraction of Mwanajuma

Mwajuma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Child of Friday”.

MeaningChild of Friday
GenderGirl
OriginSwahili, contraction of Mwanajuma
Pronunciationmwah-JOO-mah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Mwajuma

Mwajuma is a contracted form of Mwanajuma, 'child of Friday'. The Swahili mwana is shortened to mwa-, and juma comes from the Arabic jumʿa, Friday, the day of congregational prayer. It is one of the most familiar girls' day names in East Africa.

Is Mwajuma a Muslim name?

Yes. Mwajuma is a Muslim Swahili name meaning 'child of Friday'.

Where is the name Mwajuma used?

Common in Tanzania and Kenya.

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Spellings and variants of Mwajuma

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mwajuma mean?

Mwajuma means 'Child of Friday'. It comes from Swahili, contraction of Mwanajuma.

Is Mwajuma a Muslim name?

Yes. Mwajuma is a Muslim Swahili name meaning 'child of Friday'.

How do you pronounce Mwajuma?

Mwajuma is pronounced mwah-JOO-mah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.