Jua
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jua
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 1
The first name Jua means "the sun" or "the sunny one" and originates from the African language Swahili. In Scandinavian countries, Jua is considered a short form of the name Juana.
What does the name Jua mean?
The name Jua means "the sun" or "the sunny one" in the African language Swahili and is interpreted as a short form of Juana in Nordic contexts.
Where does the name Jua come from?
The name Jua is a female first name whose origin lies in Swahili and carries the meaning "the sunny one." It is derived from the word jua, which means "sun." The language is African, specifically Swahili.
How do you pronounce Jua?
Jua is pronounced like 'Dschua'.
Popularity
Jua is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2021 at 3,608th. In the last ten years, Jua has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,676th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,864th.
Famous people
- Jua Kali (Kenyan Hip-Hop Rapper)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jua
What is the origin of the name Jua?
The name Jua has its roots in Swahili, an African language.
What does the name Jua mean?
Jua means 'the sun' or 'the sunny one' and is derived from the Swahili word for sun.
How popular is the name Jua?
The popularity of the name Jua varies, but it is known in some regions of Africa as well as in Scandinavian countries.