At a Glance: Name: Numa – Origin: Sabine (ancient Roman praenomen) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: NOO-muh
Numa is a Sabine (ancient Roman praenomen) boy's name. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Numa
Origin: Sabine (ancient Roman praenomen).
A common claim: Numa means 'law' or 'custom' Actually: This is a traditional folk etymology, not a documented root of the Sabine name; Numa's actual origin is uncertain.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Numa
Phonetic: NOO-muh IPA: /ˈnuːmə/
Popularity of Numa
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
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