Yuma: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin

Two unrelated origins: Quechan (Indigenous American) and Japanese

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

YOO-mahListen

Yuma is a two unrelated origins: Quechan (Indigenous American) and Japanese boy's name. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Yuma

Origin: two unrelated origins: Quechan (Indigenous American) and Japanese.

A common claim: Yuma means 'son of the chief' (Quechan) or 'calm truth' (Japanese) Actually: Neither claim is verifiable from the name alone — the Quechan gloss isn't confirmed in dictionary sources, and the Japanese meaning is kanji-dependent.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Yuma

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