Hüma means “bird of good fortune”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Hüma is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Hüma mean?
Literal meaning
Hüma is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “bird of good fortune”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Animals · Joy and happiness
Hüma in Turkish
What does Hüma mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Hüma. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “bird of good fortune” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Hüma come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Hüma a Turkish name?
Yes. Hüma is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Hüma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | HümaLatin | Girl | same as above: “bird of good fortune” | Editorial |
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 Hüma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hüma | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Hüma
Sibling names for Hüma
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 Hüma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- SoykutBoy“of blessed lineage”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- NeşenurGirl“light of joy”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- YemenUnisex“right-hand side; happiness”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- SevinayGirl“joyful moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- OngunalpBoy“blessed, esteemed hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- YümniyeGirl“lucky, auspicious”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- OlcayhanBoy“fortunate khan”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
- TekinayBoy“unique and blessed moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme joy and happiness
Common questions about Hüma
What does the name Hüma mean?
Hüma means “bird of good fortune”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Hüma a girl's or a boy's name?
Hüma is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Hüma come from?
Hüma is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Hüma?
Hüma 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 Hüma have?
Hüma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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