Asteroid 3988, Huma, was discovered on June 4, 1986 by Eleanor F. "Glo" Helin at Palomar Mountain Observatory. It has a period of 1 year, 337 days (701 days) and is slightly less than half a mile in diameter (0.7 kilometers).
It was named for the Huma (or Homa), legendary birds in Iranian mythology and Sufi Muslim fable. The touch of a huma, or even the sight of its shadow, is said to be auspicious.
A representation of the Huma found at the ruined Persian city of Persepolis
Asteroid Huma apparently signifies to be given something to overcome; possibly, "to win the lottery in something," to "have the cup passed one's way."