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Jasiri

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Jasiri

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

Meaning: From Swahili jasiri, 'brave, bold, courageous, daring'Medium

In 30 seconds: Brave and bold: Jasiri is Swahili for 'brave, bold, courageous'. Strong, lyrical, and warm (said 'jah-SEE-ree').

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Origin MediumSwahili

MeaningFrom Swahili jasiri, 'brave, bold, courageous, daring'

U.S. rank (2025)#7905 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 181

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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

Jasiri comes from Swahili jasiri, 'brave, bold, courageous, daring'. A strong, lyrical name across East Africa (the brave young lion Jasiri of Disney's The Lion Guard). Said 'jah-SEE-ree'.

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, brave-and-bold at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Jasiri means 'brave, bold, courageous, daring' in Swahili (the noble lion of Disney's The Lion Guard) — a strong, lyrical East African name (said 'jah-SEE-ree').

Overall data confidence 75%

Swahili references — jasiri — etymology

Variations

JasirJaseeri

Nicknames

Jasi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jasiri mean?

Jasiri is Swahili for 'brave, bold, courageous, daring'.

How do you pronounce Jasiri?

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

Is Jasiri a boy or girl name?

Jasiri is a boy's name.

How popular is Jasiri?

Jasiri is a rare name in the U.S.