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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Assembly; Mosque

Jama is a boy’s name of Somali origin, meaning “assembly” or “mosque.” In Somali, the name is Jamaac, with Jama being the English translation. This name is commonly given to babies born on the blessed Islamic day of Friday, or jumu’ah. If your little one was born on this day, why not give them this beautiful name as a way to honor your faith?