Cuma means “Friday”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
- Cuma is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Cuma mean?
Literal meaning
Cuma is a Turkish boy's name recorded as a given-name item on Wikidata. The name is identical to the Turkish word cuma, which a dictionary glosses as ‘Friday’.[1]
Cuma in Turkish
What does Cuma mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Cuma. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Friday” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Cuma come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Cuma a Turkish name?
Yes. Cuma is documented as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Cuma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | CumaLatin | Boy | same as above: “Friday” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Cuma
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuma[1] | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Cuma
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Cuma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MuvahhitBoy“one who believes in the oneness of God”same language (turkish)
- MalikeGirl“queen”same language (turkish)
- GülaçtıUnisex“the rose opened”same language (turkish)
- GüzeyGirl“shaded place that gets little sun”same language (turkish)
- NurtanBoy“luminous dawn”same language (turkish)
- OlkıvançBoy“be proud”same language (turkish)
- AsafBoy“vizier; name of Solomon's vizier”same language (turkish)
- BozkaraBoy“grey black”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Cuma
What does the name Cuma mean?
Cuma means “Friday”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Turkish.
Is Cuma a girl's or a boy's name?
Cuma is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Cuma come from?
Cuma is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Cuma?
Cuma is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Cuma have?
Cuma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wikidata contributors. Wikidata item Q1143616. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 2440476276. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC0 1.0.
Supports: Wikidata given-name item; given-name item with Turkish label; Turkish label of the given-name item
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