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Fruma

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Pronounced FROO-mah /ˈfruː.mə/Medium

Meaning: From the Yiddish frum, 'pious; devout; religious; righteous.' A traditional Ashkenazi name expressing devotion.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout Yiddish name: Fruma means 'pious; devout; righteous' (said 'FROO-mah'). Traditional and warm.
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Origin MediumYiddish
MeaningFrom the Yiddish frum, 'pious; devout; religious; righteous.' A traditional Ashkenazi name expressing devotion.
U.S. rank (2025)#9059 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Fruma is Yiddish for 'pious; devout; righteous,' from frum. A classic Ashkenazi name of virtue, it reads warm and traditional — rare in wider U.S. use (said 'FROO-mah').

It appears rarely overall, more familiar in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, devout, and traditional.

Did you know? Fruma comes from the Yiddish frum ('pious; devout') — a traditional Ashkenazi name expressing devotion and virtue, still cherished in Orthodox families (said 'FROO-mah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Fruma — Yiddish frum 'pious; devout'

Variations

FrumeFrumahFrumet

Nicknames

FrumaFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fruma mean?

Fruma is Yiddish for 'pious; devout; righteous,' from frum.

How do you pronounce Fruma?

It's said FROO-mah /ˈfruː.mə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Fruma a boy or girl name?

Fruma is a girl's name.

How popular is Fruma?

Fruma is a rare name in wider U.S. use.

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