Gender: Unisex
Origin: Japanese
Meaning: Bear Kunjal, Cuckoo, Nightingale
Pronunciation: KOO-muh, /ˈkuːmə/, K Y UW M AH
Popularity Rank: #34,355
Kuma is a Japanese name that means bear. It is often used as a term of endearment or to signify strength and courage associated with the bear animal.
The name Kuma is of Japanese origin and means Bear Kunjal, Cuckoo, Nightingale. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Kuma is commonly found in Malaysia, Cameroon, Saudi Arabia, and 58 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KOO-muh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkuːmə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K Y UW M AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Kuma is recorded 1,000 times globally, ranking it as the 34,355th most common name worldwide.
Kuma is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 115 occurrences, making it the 8,926th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Kuma is found among 1 in every 3036 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #8,926 | 1 : 17,309 |
| Cameroon | #1,892 | 1 : 3,746 |
| Saudi Arabia | #27,894 | 1 : 42,532 |
| Hong Kong | #3,986 | 1 : 6,629 |
| Ghana | #1,510 | 1 : 3,036 |
| Nigeria | #9,666 | 1 : 19,994 |
| United States of America | #26,029 | 1 : 32,306 |
| Kuwait | #7,847 | 1 : 14,091 |
| Singapore | #6,372 | 1 : 12,840 |
| Italy | #20,911 | 1 : 29,563 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kuma from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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