Zhuma means “Friday”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Zhuma is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zhuma mean?
Literal meaning
Zhuma (Жұма) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word жұма, which a dictionary glosses as ‘Friday’.[1]
given to children born on a Friday
Zhuma in Kazakh
What does Zhuma mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Жұма and Zhuma (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “Friday” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Zhuma come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Zhuma a Kazakh name?
Yes. Zhuma is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Zhuma across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЖұмаCyrillic | 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 Zhuma
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.
Sibling names for Zhuma
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Zhuma rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BeisenbiBoy“Thursday”same language (kazakh)
- LazzatGirl“delight, pleasure”same language (kazakh)
- BaluanBoy“wrestler, strongman”same language (kazakh)
- BauyrzhanBoy“brotherly + soul”same language (kazakh)
- AinaGirl“mirror”same language (kazakh)
- YelnurBoy“nation, country + light”same language (kazakh)
- IgilikBoy“goodness, benefit”same language (kazakh)
- MalikeGirl“queen”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Zhuma
What does the name Zhuma mean?
Zhuma means “Friday”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Zhuma a girl's or a boy's name?
Zhuma is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Zhuma come from?
Zhuma is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zhuma?
Zhuma is recorded for Kazakh. 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 is Zhuma spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Жұма (Cyrillic), Zhuma (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zhuma have?
Zhuma has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Жұма; KazPER English spelling Zhuma
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