Pious or devout
Fruma is a Yiddish name derived from the Middle High German word 'vrom', meaning 'pious' or 'devout'. It has historically been used within Jewish communities to denote a woman of deep religious faith and virtue. While rare in the modern United States, it remains a traditional choice in Orthodox Jewish circles.
Less common today
Fruma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,016 in 2025.
The ghostly first wife of Lazar Wolf who appears in a dream sequence Β· Fiddler on the Roof
Wife of Israeli politician Yoav Gallant
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).