Juba

Juba Meaning & Origin

About Juba
The surname Juba is of African origin and is commonly found in countries such as Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda. It is derived from the Arabic word "jubba," meaning "robe" or "cloak." The name Juba likely originated as a nickname for someone who wore or made robes, or it could have been a name given to someone who held a position of authority or importance, as robes were often associated with such roles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Juba is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Juba: 491
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,885
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Juba based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Juba is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JP
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH UW1 B AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤubə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JP', 'AP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Juba in Braille

Here's how to represent Juba in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Juba in braille

How to sign the name Juba using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Juba using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Juba in sign language

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