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Huma

Huma is a term that can refer to a legendary bird in Persian folklore, as well as a feminine given name used in various cultures, and to people who bear the name.

In Persian and Islamic folklore, the humā is a mythic bird associated with luck and divine favor.

As a given name, Huma is common among Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and South Asian communities. It is

Notable people named Huma include Huma Abedin, an American political staffer who served as a longtime aide

It
is
described
as
a
large,
phoenixlike
creature
that
never
alights,
fluttering
across
the
heavens
and
bringing
fortune
to
rulers,
artisans,
and
the
land
it
visits.
The
bird's
image
appears
in
poetry,
art,
and
popular
culture
as
a
symbol
of
blessing
and
auspiciousness.
typically
feminine
and
derives
its
meaning
from
the
mythical
bird's
associations
with
luck
and
nobility.
Variants
include
Homa
and
Humā.
to
Hillary
Clinton;
Huma
Qureshi,
an
Indian
actress
in
Hindi
cinema;
and
Huma
Bhabha,
a
Pakistani-born
American
sculptor.
The
name
remains
in
use
across
diverse
cultures,
often
carrying
connotations
of
grace,
resilience,
or
good
fortune.