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Damiri

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-MEE-ree /dɑːˈmiː.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic damir (conscience, inner nature, heart, character), meaning one of good conscience or noble character; used in Arabic and Swahili-speaking communitiesMedium

In 30 seconds: Damiri is an Arabic-rooted name meaning one of good conscience or noble character, used in Arabic and Swahili-speaking East African communities. It carries a strong virtue-naming tradition from Islamic culture.

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Origin MediumArabic, Swahili

MeaningFrom Arabic damir (conscience, inner nature, heart, character), meaning one of good conscience or noble character; used in Arabic and Swahili-speaking communities

U.S. rank (2025)#3046 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births40 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Damiri connects to the Arabic root damir (conscience, inner self, heart), a word that carries deep moral and philosophical resonance in Arab culture. The concept of damir — one's inner conscience and true character — is central to Islamic ethics. The medieval scholar Kamal al-Din al-Damiri popularized the root as a family name.

As a given name, Damiri is used in East Africa — particularly in Tanzania and Kenya — where Arabic-origin names blended into Swahili naming culture through centuries of Indian Ocean trade and Islamic influence. It is also encountered in Arab communities. The name has appeared sporadically in the United States and United Kingdom among African and Arab diaspora communities.

Did you know? Kamal al-Din al-Damiri (1341–1405) was a medieval Arab scholar famous for writing Hayat al-Hayawan (The Life of Animals), one of the most comprehensive medieval encyclopedias of zoology — his surname al-Damiri gave the root name lasting scholarly association.

Overall data confidence 78%

Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon — damir — Root word meaning and usageEncyclopaedia of Islam — al-Damiri — Medieval scholar entry

Variations

DhamiriAl-Damiri

Nicknames

DamiMiri

Famous Bearers

★Kamal al-Din al-Damiri (1341–1405)
Medieval Egyptian scholar and zoologist, author of Hayat al-Hayawan, the first systematic Arabic encyclopedia of animals.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damiri mean?

Damiri means of good conscience or noble inner character, from Arabic damir (conscience, heart, inner nature).

How do you pronounce Damiri?

It is said dah-MEE-ree, with three syllables and stress on the second.

Is Damiri a boy or girl name?

Damiri is used as a boy's name in Arabic and Swahili naming traditions.

How popular is Damiri?

Damiri is an uncommon name in English-speaking countries, used primarily in East African and Arab communities.