Dar es Salaam, Aug. 14 -- 1. As a name of a person Meaning in English: Juma is a male given name in Swahili-speaking countries, especially in East Africa. Origin: It comes from the Arabic word “Jumʿa” (meaning “Friday” or “gathering”), often given to a boy born on a Friday. Example in a sentence: Swahili: Juma ni rafiki yangu wa shule. English: Juma is my school friend.

Swahili                 English

Jumatatu             Monday

Jumanne             Tuesday

Jumatano            We...