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Zumra

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Pronounced ZOOM-ruh /ˈzuːm.rə/Medium

Meaning: Used in Arabic-influenced and Bosnian naming. It is generally connected with the Arabic zumra, 'group; company of people,' and is sometimes linked with zumurrud, 'emerald.' The preferred reading varies by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Short and strong: Zumra is an Arabic and Bosnian name tied to a company of people, and sometimes to the emerald (said 'ZOOM-ruh').
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Origin LowArabic, Bosnian
MeaningUsed in Arabic-influenced and Bosnian naming. It is generally connected with the Arabic zumra, 'group; company of people,' and is sometimes linked with zumurrud, 'emerald.' The preferred reading varies by family, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13421 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Zumra comes through Arabic naming into Bosnian use, where names of Arabic root have long been part of the Muslim tradition. The usual reading ties it to zumra, 'group; company of people'; some families connect it instead with zumurrud, 'emerald.' Readings vary, which we note (said 'ZOOM-ruh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and compact.

Did you know? Zumra is a familiar name in Bosnia, where Arabic-rooted names have been carried for centuries — its readings run from 'group; company' to a link with the emerald, and families differ, which we note (said 'ZOOM-ruh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Zumra — Arabic/Bosnian; 'group; company' with emerald link (varies)

Variations

ZumreZumrudZumrat

Nicknames

ZumiZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zumra mean?

Zumra is generally read from Arabic zumra, 'group; company of people'; some families link it to 'emerald.' Readings vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zumra?

It's said ZOOM-ruh /ˈzuːm.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zumra a boy or girl name?

Zumra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zumra?

Zumra is very rare for girls in the U.S., and better known in Bosnia.

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