Mwanajuma
Mwanajuma is a Muslim girl name meaning “Child of Friday”.
| Meaning | Child of Friday |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Swahili, Mwana + Arabic Jumʿa |
| Pronunciation | mwah-nah-JOO-mah |
| Arabic root | ج م ع (j-m-ʿ) — to gather |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mwanajuma
Mwanajuma is a Swahili name meaning 'child of Friday', from mwana and Juma, the Swahili form of the Arabic jumʿa. Friday, the day of congregational prayer, is the holiest day of the Muslim week, and a girl born on it may be named Mwanajuma. Mwajuma is a shortened form.
Is Mwanajuma a Muslim name?
Yes. Mwanajuma is a Muslim Swahili name meaning 'child of Friday', the day of Jumuʿa prayer.
Is Mwanajuma in the Quran?
The day is named in the Quran: '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 Mwanajuma used?
Common in Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya.
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Spellings and variants of Mwanajuma
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mwanajuma mean?
Mwanajuma means 'Child of Friday'. It comes from Swahili, Mwana + Arabic Jumʿa.
Is Mwanajuma a Muslim name?
Yes. Mwanajuma is a Muslim Swahili name meaning 'child of Friday', the day of Jumuʿa prayer.
How do you pronounce Mwanajuma?
Mwanajuma is pronounced mwah-nah-JOO-mah.
Is Mwanajuma mentioned in the Quran?
The day is named in the Quran: 'When the call is made for prayer on the day of Jumuʿa, hasten to the remembrance of Allah' (Quran 62:9).