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Jasiri

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Pronounced jah-SEE-ree /dʒɑːˈsiː.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Swahili jasiri, 'brave; courageous; daring'. A virtue name used across East Africa, unisex in its home language and warm in sound.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bold Swahili virtue name: Jasiri means 'brave; courageous' (said 'jah-SEE-ree'). Warm and strong.
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Origin MediumSwahili
MeaningFrom the Swahili jasiri, 'brave; courageous; daring'. A virtue name used across East Africa, unisex in its home language and warm in sound.
U.S. rank (2024)#12662 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620142024

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

From the Swahili jasiri, 'brave; courageous; daring', a virtue name used across East Africa. Unisex in its home language, it reads warm and confident. A flowing, three-beat pick (said 'jah-SEE-ree').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls. Rare, bold, and rooted.

Did you know? Jasiri is Swahili for 'brave; daring', a virtue name carried across East Africa. It has a warm sound and a strong heart (said 'jah-SEE-ree').
Overall data confidence 56%
References — Jasiri — Swahili 'brave; courageous; daring'

Variations

JasiraJassiriJasyri

Nicknames

JasSiri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jasiri mean?

Jasiri is Swahili for 'brave; courageous; daring' — a virtue name from East Africa.

How do you pronounce Jasiri?

It's said jah-SEE-ree /dʒɑːˈsiː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jasiri a boy or girl name?

Jasiri is unisex in Swahili; used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Jasiri?

Jasiri is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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