Names Jumbo

Jumbo

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
English
Meaning
There are no definitive meanings for the name Jumbo, but it may be related to the Swahili word for "elephant".
Pronunciation
JUM-bo
JUM-bo(American English, British English)
Popularity
Jumbo is not a common name, and its popularity is difficult to measure because it is often used as a nickname or informal term. It does not appear on most baby name lists or rankings.

cartoon of the name Jumbo
Cartoon of Jumbo

Jumbo Name meanings & History

Unknown, possibly African or Indian. There are no definitive meanings for the name Jumbo, but it may be related to the Swahili word for "elephant". From jumbo, an adjective to describe something that is especially large or powerful, derived from the name of a large African elephant from East Africa that was purchased by American showman P. T. Barnum in 1882 for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.It is more often used as a nickname, most notably among early Major League Baseball players, e.g. pitcher George Washington "Jumbo" McGinnis (circa 1850s–1934). Jumbo is a bold and unconventional name that may appeal to parents looking for something unique and memorable. It is more commonly used as a nickname or informal term, but it can be used as a standalone name for human babies.

Zodiac Sign of Jumbo: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jumbo:

J: Journal,Journey,Justice,Joy,Jester,Judicial

U: Unity,Universality,Undermining,Understanding,Utopia

M: Maternal,Mother,Mommy,Mushy,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Memory

B: Bashful,Beauty,Bountiful,Brains

O: Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obstinate

Jumbo is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name