What origin is the name Chuma?

Chuma comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Chuma a popular name?

Chuma is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Chuma?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Chuma — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Chuma

Q: Is Chuma a rare name?

Yes. Chuma does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Chuma

Chuma

Boy

african

2 syllables

Chuma is an african boy's name meaning "This Zimbabwean name translates to bead. In many African cultures, beads represent wealth, beauty, and intricate craftsmanship.".

Chuma is a boy name of african origin meaning "This Zimbabwean name translates to bead. In many African cultures, beads represent wealth, beauty, and intricate craftsmanship.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Zimbabwean name translates to bead. In many African cultures, beads represent wealth, beauty, and intricate craftsmanship.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Chuma

Very rare in US records

What does Chuma mean?

Chuma is a boy name of african origin meaning "This Zimbabwean name translates to bead. In many African cultures, beads represent wealth, beauty, and intricate craftsmanship.".

Is Chuma a rare name?

Yes. Chuma does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Chuma

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Names with a similar meaning to Chuma

Chuma means "This Zimbabwean name translates to bead. In many African cultures, beads represent wealth, beauty, and intricate craftsmanship." — these names share that spirit.