Jama: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahm-ah
Origin: Egypt
gender-male

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Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Mosque

Jama is a masculine name with diverse linguistic roots, primarily of Arabic origin. It is a variant of Jaamac, derived from the words Jama 'a, meaning 'mosque, 'and jo-mo-a, meaning 'collect, ''gather, 'or 'Friday. 'The name is often associated with Jama Masjid, the largest historical mosque in the capital city of India. Jama also has roots in Sanskrit and carries various meanings, including 'gain, ''collection, ''profit, ''goblet, ''robe, ''vest, 'and 'agreement. 'The name has been used in various cultures and has evolved over time, reflecting its rich and multifaceted origins.

Jama Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jama is currently #25924 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jama is currently #11081 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jama is currently #12517 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jama is currently #5366 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names

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