Danjuma
Meaningborn on friday · Hausa
Danjuma is an African boy name meaning “born on friday”, with Hausa roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Danjuma would score 17 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Danjuma
Danjuma is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on friday”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Danjuma at school.
Origin:African names
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Questions about the name Danjuma
What does the name Danjuma mean?
Danjuma means “born on friday” and comes from Hausa. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kofi (“born on friday”), Juma (“born on Friday”) and Fiifi (“born on Friday”).
What is the origin of the name Danjuma?
Danjuma is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hausa. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Danjuma a boy or girl name?
Danjuma is a boy name.
What names are similar to Danjuma?
If you like Danjuma, you might also like Kofi, Juma and Fiifi.
What should I know before naming my baby Danjuma?
Danjuma is an African boy name meaning “born on friday”, with Hausa roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.