Jama
JAH-mah
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
1,653
Peak Year
#54 in 1961
First Recorded
1918
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Swahili name meaning "born during a rainy season" or "born during the rains." It suggests good fortune.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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