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Huma

Huma

8 9.9
A girl's name from Persian and Arabic countries linked to a mythical bird
  • proper noun
  • /ˈhuːmə/
: Huma
  • In Persian culture, the name Huma is often associated with good fortune and happiness.
  • Huma Abedin

And Please welcome to the Late Show, Huma Abedin.

Examples

  • Now, all these requests were being handled by Huma Abedin.

  • And Please welcome to the Late Show, Huma Abedin.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  • Is this the lovely Huma?

    The Tiger Hunter (2017)

  • All right, people, Huma's book, both Slash and is available wherever books are sold.

  • [Huma] Hello, beta.

    The Tiger Hunter (2017)

  • And we want to thank Roma Khanna, Huma Abedin, Barry Laurie, Sarah Horowitz, all of whom are with us from Hidden Light.

  • My friend named Huma always shares fascinating stories about her travels.

  • It's not uncommon to meet someone named Huma at community gatherings.

Surface Forms

Huma main

Etymology

Huma as a personal name comes from Persian and Arabic stories of a lucky bird called Homa (or Humay) that brings 'good luck', and people use the name to wish good fortune. So, when you hear Huma think of that hopeful, lucky bird.