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Numa

NOO-mah

Popularity

#9367

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

257

Peak Year

#19 in 2024

First Recorded

1913

Style

Royal & Regal

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Of Latin origin, Numa was the second legendary king of Rome. It's also a given name in some African cultures, meaning 'gift' or 'blessing.'

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Gender Split

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Numa Pompilius

    Second king of Rome, known for establishing Roman religious and legal institutions.

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Personality Traits

RegalWiseGiftedFoundational

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