All names A–Z
What does Duma mean?
Modern: A name meaning 'to be swift' in Swahili.. Duma is a name that means 'to be swift' in Swahili, often associated with the cheetah, which is known for its speed.
Is Duma a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Duma in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Duma in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Duma suit?
Modern
Human name
Playful
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Duma Has Arrived!
The pack was buzzing about Duma joining us—"Did you hear? She's got the name for speed! I hope she doesn’t zoom past us when it's time for belly rubs!"
Names similar to Duma
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