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Nzuri

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Pronounced en-ZOO-ree /ɛnˈzuː.ri/Medium

Meaning: The Swahili adjective nzuri, 'good; beautiful; fine' — one of the first words a learner of Swahili meets, since it answers the everyday greeting habari. Used as a word-name; we note it as such.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nzuri is Swahili for 'good; beautiful' — a warm, everyday word given as a name (said 'en-ZOO-ree').
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Origin MediumSwahili
MeaningThe Swahili adjective nzuri, 'good; beautiful; fine' — one of the first words a learner of Swahili meets, since it answers the everyday greeting habari. Used as a word-name; we note it as such.
U.S. rank (2024)#14777 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 84

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120142024

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

Nzuri is the Swahili adjective for 'good; beautiful; fine'. Anyone who has learned a little Swahili knows it as the standard cheerful reply to habari — 'how are things?' 'Nzuri.' Used as a given name it is a word-name, drawn straight from the language of East Africa, and we note it as exactly that rather than reaching for a deeper etymology (said 'en-ZOO-ree').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, warm, and word-simple.

Did you know? Ask 'habari?' in Swahili and the answer comes back 'nzuri' — good, fine, beautiful. It is one of the warmest everyday words in the language.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Nzuri — Swahili nzuri 'good; beautiful'; word-name

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nzuri mean?

Nzuri means 'good; beautiful; fine' in Swahili — the everyday reply to the greeting habari.

How do you pronounce Nzuri?

It's said en-ZOO-ree /ɛnˈzuː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nzuri a boy or girl name?

Nzuri is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nzuri?

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

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