Jumai
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Hausa |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Nigeria, Worldwide. |
| Meaning | Born on a Friday |
Jumai is a Nigerian name basically used among the Muslims and common among the Hausas. Jumma'a meaning "Friday" (of Arabic origin).[1] The name Jumai is a female given name which means "born on Friday".[2] The name Jumai is a diminutive of Jummai, Dan Juma, Jumaiah, Jumaiyah.[3] Its other forms for male names are Jummah, Jimoh etc.
Notable individuals with the name
[edit]- Jumai Bello (born 1941), Nigerian media executive.
- Jumai Bitrus (born 1996), Nigerian Volleyball player.
- Jumai Babangida Aliyu (born 1959), Nigerian Teacher.
References
[edit]- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Jummai". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ venere.it (2024-07-12). "The meaning and history of the name Jumai". Venere. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Jummai". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2024-10-17.