Cuma

Cuma is a masculine first name that has its origins in Turkish. It is translated in German as "the one born on Friday."

What does the name Cuma mean?

The name Cuma has its origins in Turkish and means in English "the one born on Friday." It is derived from the Old Turkish word cüma (جُمْعَه) and the Arabic al-jum'atu (الْجُمْعَةُ), which stands for "Friday." A common diminutive of the name is Cumali.

Where does the name Cuma come from?

Cuma is a masculine first name with Old Turkish roots that carries the meaning "the one born on Friday." The etymology traces back to the Old Turkish cüma (جُمْعَه) and the Arabic al-jum'atu (الْجُمْعَةُ), which means Friday. Languages: Turkish.

How do you pronounce Cuma?

The pronunciation of Cuma is two syllables and has an open sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Dschu-ma" [ˈdʒuːma]. The dark U-syllable in the first syllable gives it depth, while the gentle transition to the second syllable flows smoothly. The ending "-ma" with the open A sound provides a pleasant warmth. Overall, Cuma sounds calm, rounded, and harmonious.

Popularity

In Germany, Cuma is a fairly well-known first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2014 at rank 2,076. In the last ten years, Cuma has been chosen as a first name about 60 times, which earned it the 3,103rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,946th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cumbo / Cumi / Schumi

Famous people

• Cuma Bezgin (football player)