What origin is the name Duma?

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

What are good brother names for Duma?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Duma — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Duma?

Duma starts with the syllable “Du” (दू), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 1, in Meen rashi (Pisces). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Duma

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Duma

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Duma is an Indian unisex name meaning "Derived from roots implying resemblance; means likeness. Often used poetically to compare a child to something beautiful".

Duma is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from roots implying resemblance; means likeness. Often used poetically to compare a child to something beautiful". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Duma mean?

Derived from roots implying resemblance; means likeness. Often used poetically to compare a child to something beautiful.

How popular is Duma?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Duma mean?

Duma is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from roots implying resemblance; means likeness. Often used poetically to compare a child to something beautiful.".

How popular is Duma?

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Brother names that go with Duma

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Duma

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Duma.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Du (दू)
Rashi: Meen (Pisces)
Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada, pada 1
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Du” suit babies born in Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Meen rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Duma at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ma
Vowels: 2 of 4 letters

Which other names end in -ma?

Emma

Which names have a similar meaning to Duma?

Duma means "Derived from roots implying resemblance; means likeness. Often used poetically to compare a child to something beautiful." — these names share that spirit.

Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)