Girl name
Yumna name meaning
“right-hand; fortunate”
Yumna is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning right-hand or fortunate. It comes from yumnā, a feminine form associated with the right-hand side and good fortune. These two associations explain the name’s meaning: it refers both to the right side and to the idea of favorable fortune.
What does Yumna mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Yumna
From Arabic yumnā, a feminine form associated with the right-hand side and good fortune.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Yumna in Islam and the Quran
Yumna does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (يمنى) does, for example in QS Al-Qiyamah [75]: 37. This form is used as a verb meaning emitted, rather than fortunate.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Yumna
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jumna/ |
| Arabic script | يمنى |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦩ꧀ꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮙ᮪ᮔ |
Is Yumna a girl’s name?
Yes, Yumna is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Yumna ranks #2,809 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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Famous people named Yumna
- Yumna Karim · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Yumna
What is the meaning of Yumna?
Yumna means right-hand; fortunate. From Arabic yumnā, a feminine form associated with the right-hand side and good fortune.
Is Yumna a girl’s name?
Yes, Yumna is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Yumna?
Yumna is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Yumna in the Quran?
Yumna does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (يمنى) does, for example in QS Al-Qiyamah [75]: 37. This form is used as a verb meaning emitted, rather than fortunate.
How many syllables does Yumna have?
Yumna has 2 syllables (Yum-na) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yumna?
Yumna ranks #2,809 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yumna?
Notable people named Yumna include Yumna Karim.
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