Zuma

ZOO-mah'ZOO-muh'2 syllables
🇲🇼Chichewa
Strong

MEANING

To thunder

ORIGIN

African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chichewa verb 'ku-zuma', meaning 'to thunder'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name can be associated with strength and power due to its meaning.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various African cultures, often symbolizing a strong and impactful presence.

🇯🇵Japanese
Bold

MEANING

Running horse

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

The name can be broken down into 'zū' meaning 'running' and 'ma' meaning 'horse'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japanese culture, horses symbolize speed, freedom, and power.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name is less common in Japan but carries a strong symbolic meaning.

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