Numa

Numa is a traditional Italian first name for boys that has its origins in ancient Rome. It is interpreted as 'the Divine' or 'the Law-abiding'.

What does the name Numa mean?

Numa is a historical Italian boy's name that was already in use in ancient Rome. Its meanings include 'the Divine' or 'the Law-abiding'. The origins of the name can be traced either to the Latin word nūmen, which means 'divine power/force', 'law', or 'divinity', or to the ancient Greek nómos (νόμος), which stands for 'law', 'custom', or 'tradition'. Additionally, Numa was a name among the Roman emperors.

Where does the name Numa come from?

The name Numa has its roots in ancient Greek and Latin and carries the meanings 'the Divine' or 'the Law-abiding'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Numa?

The name Numa has a harmonious and melodious character. It consists of two syllables and is typically pronounced as 'Nu-ma' [ˈnuːma], with the long U sound in the first syllable standing out. The open A in the second syllable provides a pleasant warmth and spaciousness. Numa exudes a simple elegance and feels modern as well as sonically soft.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Numa enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,308th in the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Numa has been chosen as a first name around 30 times, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,098th.

Nicknames & pet names

Numsi

Famous people

• Numa Andoire (French football player)
• Numa Ayrinhac (artist from France)
• Numa Baragnon (French politician)
• Numa Coste (French painter)
• Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges (historian)
• Numa Droz (Swiss politician)
• Numa Ensch-Tesch (Belgian lawyer)
• Numa François Gillet (French painter)
• Numa Francois Montet (American politician)
• Numa Lavanchy (Swiss football player)
• Numa Marzocchi de Bellucci (French painter)
• Numa Morikazu (Japanese politician)
• Numa Pompilio Llona (poet)
• Numa Pompilius (legendary second king of Rome)
• Numa Sadoul (French actor)