Juba

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Gender Masculine

Pronounced Pron. yuba [key]

Other Forms Formsyuba, juba

Meaning & History

Juba I was a King of Numidia. He was the son and successor to King of Numidia Hiempsal II. Juba was the father of King of Numidia and later Mauretania Juba II

Added 11/17/2009 by misskabylia
Edited 11/18/2009 by misskabylia

Gender Feminine

Usage African American, Afro-American (Slavery-era)

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Adjoa used by early slaves in the American South. It is attested in the 1730s in South Carolina.

Added 10/22/2016 by earthnut
Edited 7/15/2021 by SeaHorse15 and earthnut

Gender Masculine

Usage Georgian

Scripts ჯუბა(Georgian)

Meaning & History

Short form of Jumber.

Added 6/27/2020 by Lucille