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Swahili Baby Names

213 Swahili names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Explore 213 Swahili baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.

Swahili Girl Names

Zuri#329 in the U.S.Beautiful; good; from Swahili zuriImani#579 in the U.S.From Swahili imani meaning 'faith,' derived from Arabic iman meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' a corMaliyah#626 in the U.S.A variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Swahili form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-foAmani#678 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic amani meaning peace, security, or wishes; in Arabic amani is the pluralNia#702 in the U.S.In Swahili, Nia means 'purpose' and is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa; in Welsh it is aNala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the SaAmiri#964 in the U.S.Prince or commander; from Arabic amir (leader, prince, ruler)Ayana#1107 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; from Swahili/Somali and Cherokee traditions both using AyanaAyanna#1174 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; double-n spelling variant of Ayana, from Swahili/Cherokee trAiyana#1179 in the U.S.Eternal blossom; ai- spelling variant of Ayana/Ayanna, from Cherokee and Swahili traditions meaAsha#1196 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (AvestJalani#1203 in the U.S.Mighty, powerful, strong; from Swahili jalani (strong, powerful), from Arabic jalal (greatness,Sia#1270 in the U.S.MoonEmani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in GodInara#1339 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the huntHawa#1651 in the U.S.The Arabic and Swahili form of Eve (Hawwa, حواء), the name of the first woman, traditionally inKenya#1662 in the U.S.A place name from the East African country Kenya, named for Mount Kenya, whose name likely comeNya#2077 in the U.S.Often a short form of Nyala or a phonetic variant of names like Nia/Mya. In Swahili contexts itMalaika#2201 in the U.S.AngelNyah#2205 in the U.S.Variant of Nia, Swahili 'purpose, intention'; also linked to Irish Niamh 'bright'.Khari#2390 in the U.S.kingly, princely, queenlyKiari#2413 in the U.S.kingly, or creative modern coinageNiya#2418 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolveNiyah#2419 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolveYohana#2876 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousImara#2979 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating streNiah#3099 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nia, meaning purpose (Swahili) or brightness or lustrous (Welsh, from NiaNiamani#3250 in the U.S.Modern American coinage drawing on Swahili-inspired sounds — nia, 'purpose', and imani, 'faith'Zuriah#3262 in the U.S.Modern extension of Zuri, the Swahili word for 'beautiful', with the biblical-style -ah endingKamara#3529 in the U.S.Linked to Swahili-Arabic qamar, 'moon' (as in Kamaria); also a widespread West African (MandinkNiara#3727 in the U.S.Often given as 'one of high purpose', from Swahili/East African usage (linked to nia, 'purpose,Zakiya#3874 in the U.S.Feminine of Zaki — Arabic zakiy, 'pure, virtuous' (also read 'intelligent, sharp') — beloved inTaraji#4269 in the U.S.From Swahili taraji, 'hope, expectation'Khamari#4322 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -mari family (echoing Kamari/Amari; Swahili 'moonlight/beauty' lines); noNeema#4341 in the U.S.From Swahili neema, 'grace, prosperity, blessing' (from Arabic ni'ma, 'blessing')Safina#4350 in the U.S.From Arabic safina, 'a ship, vessel' (also used in Swahili)Zuriyah#4543 in the U.S.From Swahili zuri, 'beautiful, good', plus an -iyah ending (also echoing Hebrew Zuriel, 'God isZury#4650 in the U.S.-y spelling of Zuri — Swahili, 'beautiful, good, lovely'Adia#4652 in the U.S.From Swahili/African Adia, 'a gift' (also linked to Igbo 'first-born/queen'); routes layeredKamorah#4700 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kamaria ('moonlight', Swahili) and Amora ('love'); no single fixed rootFatuma#5048 in the U.S.Swahili/East African form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'weaned; one who abstains' — the Prophet's dJeilani#5194 in the U.S.Spelling of Jelani/Jilani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful'; also a Sufi surname Mysha#5237 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Maisha ('life', Swahili) and Misha; sometimes glossed 'beautiful' or 'happyAdeya#5286 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Adaya ('ornament/jewel of God', Hebrew) and Adia ('a gift', Swahili); routeMaisha#5367 in the U.S.From Swahili maisha, 'life; living' (via Arabic 'isha, 'life, living')Jehlani#5496 in the U.S.-eh- spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-Jlani#5497 in the U.S.Contracted spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful'; here for girlsZamani#5588 in the U.S.From Swahili/Bantu (via Arabic zaman), 'time; the past, antiquity, the long ago'; here for girlRamani#5735 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ramani, 'a beautiful, charming woman; pleasing'; also Swahili ramani, 'a map; forZawadi#5770 in the U.S.From Swahili zawadi, 'a gift, a present, a reward'; here for girls; used for both sexesHidaya#6005 in the U.S.From Arabic hidaya, 'guidance, right guidance' (especially divine guidance); also a Swahili namMazuri#6066 in the U.S.From Swahili mzuri/mazuri, 'good, beautiful, fine, pleasant'Damoni#6200 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Damani ('thoughts; conscience', Swahili-linked) and the -oni sound; here Riziki#6328 in the U.S.From Swahili riziki (from Arabic rizq), 'sustenance, provision; a blessing or fortune, especialJeylani#6474 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Jelani ('mighty; powerful', Swahili) and Leilani ('heavenly flower', HawaShani#6579 in the U.S.Variously the Hebrew shani, 'scarlet; crimson', and the Swahili shani, 'marvelous; wondrous; anZurii#6611 in the U.S.A spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'Kemani#6776 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Kymani (a Jamaican name, 'adventurous traveler') and Imani (SwZurie#6899 in the U.S.A spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'Bibi#7277 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu bibi, 'a lady; mistress of the house' (a respectful title for women), and SwaMauwa#7437 in the U.S.Linked to Swahili maua, 'flowers'; also used as a modern coined name; routes uncertainAmanii#7589 in the U.S.A spelling of Amani — variously from Arabic, 'wishes; aspirations; hopes', and Swahili, 'peace'Damani#7658 in the U.S.A modern name, variously linked to Arabic damir ('conscience; the heart') and an East African nNyota#7838 in the U.S.From Swahili, 'a star' — made known by Nyota Uhura of Star Trek; we note the pop-culture useRehema#7852 in the U.S.From Swahili (from Arabic rahma), 'mercy; compassion; grace'Milele#7899 in the U.S.Milele is the Swahili word for 'forever, eternity, always'. Used as a given name it carries thaJalanii#8123 in the U.S.A modern form of Jelani — from the Swahili/Arabic, 'mighty; powerful; full of strength'; routesJeilany#8131 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Jelani ('mighty', Swahili) and Leilani ('heavenly flowers', HaKahari#8139 in the U.S.A modern name, variously linked to an African (Swahili/Shona) element and read as a coinage; soSafari#8310 in the U.S.From the Swahili safari, 'a journey; an expedition; a trip' (from the Arabic safar, 'a journey'Ayannah#8491 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayanna — variously linked to the Swahili/African-American, 'a beautiful flower; iBahati#8500 in the U.S.From the Swahili bahati, 'luck; fortune; good luck'Enzi#8577 in the U.S.From the Swahili enzi, 'power; majesty; reign; an era'; also read as a feminine echo of Enzo; rJohari#8648 in the U.S.From the Swahili johari, 'a jewel; a gem; something precious' (from the Arabic jawhar)Umi#8887 in the U.S.Variously the Japanese umi, 'the sea', and the Swahili/Arabic umi, 'my mother; life'; a word-naAyanah#8997 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayana — variously 'a beautiful flower' (Swahili), 'a gift/lucky' (Somali), and 'bFuraha#9102 in the U.S.From the Swahili furaha, 'joy; happiness; gladness'Nuru#9500 in the U.S.From the Swahili nuru, 'light' (from the Arabic nur). A warm, luminous name of East African traAfiya#9537 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic afiya, 'health; well-being; good condition'Aisa#9545 in the U.S.A form of Aisha — from the Arabic, 'alive; living; well'; also linked to the Greek Aisa, 'destiNamani#10010 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Amani ('aspirations; peace', Swahili/Arabic) or Naomi; a freshRaziya#10073 in the U.S.From the Arabic radiya, 'content; agreeable; pleasing; satisfied'; borne by Razia Sultana, a meGelani#10518 in the U.S.A modern coinage near Jelani (Swahili, 'mighty; full of strength') and the melodic Kehlani. As Jamela#10585 in the U.S.A form of Jamila, from the Arabic jamil ('beautiful; graceful'), widely used in Swahili-speakinJina#10609 in the U.S.In Swahili, jina simply means 'name'; separately Jina reads as a spelling of Gina, a short formMwajuma#10790 in the U.S.From the Swahili Mwajuma, tied to Ijumaa ('Friday'), traditionally given to a girl born on a FrSarabi#10913 in the U.S.From the Swahili sarabi, 'mirage,' widely known as the name of Simba's mother in Disney's The LImanii#11456 in the U.S.A double-i spelling of Imani, from the Swahili (via Arabic iman), 'faith; belief' — one of the Imoni#11457 in the U.S.A modern coined name, read near Imani ('faith') and Simone, with a soft -oni ending. By the ImaKamali#11575 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Arabic Kamali, tied to kamil ('perfect; complete') for 'perfection,' and iMalaica#11719 in the U.S.From the Swahili Malaika, 'angel' (borrowed from the Arabic malak, 'angel'). A tender, celestiaNazuri#11814 in the U.S.A modern coinage, likely echoing the Swahili nzuri ('beautiful; good') with a Naz- opening. No Samadi#11934 in the U.S.Used as an East African/Swahili name, and separately echoing the Sanskrit Samadhi, 'deep meditaSifa#11968 in the U.S.From Arabic shifa, 'healing; cure; health'; also used in Swahili with a sense of 'praise; qualiSimani#11969 in the U.S.A modern name blending the sounds of Simone (Hebrew, 'God has heard') and Imani (Swahili, 'faitZuriana#12116 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Zuri ('beautiful; good,' Swahili) with the flowing -ana ending; it alsZurianna#12117 in the U.S.A doubled-n variant of Zuriana, joining Zuri ('beautiful; good,' Swahili) with the -anna endingZuriella#12118 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Zuri ('beautiful; good,' Swahili) with the elegant -ella ending (as inAshia#12271 in the U.S.Ashia reads as a form of Aisha ('living; she who lives', Arabic) or of Asia. In Swahili-influenJasiri#12662 in the U.S.From the Swahili jasiri, 'brave; courageous; daring'. A virtue name used across East Africa, unKahmani#12711 in the U.S.Kahmani reads as a modern coinage with a Swahili-flavored ring, near Kamani and Amani ('peace')Kamazi#12724 in the U.S.Kamazi reads as a modern coinage with a Swahili-flavored ring, in the Ka- family of sound. No sLaini#12823 in the U.S.A given name often connected to the Swahili word laini ('soft; gentle; smooth'). It also functiMwangaza#13013 in the U.S.From the Swahili mwangaza, 'light; brightness; illumination' — an East African word-name. Used Nema#13041 in the U.S.Nema is read several ways: from Persian ne'mat, 'blessing; bounty'; as a Swahili word for 'gracRukia#13161 in the U.S.Rukia is an East African (Swahili) form of Arabic Ruqayyah, a name tied to senses of gentlenessZuriya#13422 in the U.S.Most often traced to Arabic dhurriyya, 'offspring; descendants; progeny,' a word used in the QuAyaana#13650 in the U.S.Glossed in East African usage (Swahili/Somali) as 'beautiful flower' or 'good fortune'; in SansEmanii#13943 in the U.S.A modern spelling closest to Imani (Swahili, 'faith', from Arabic iman) and Amani (Swahili 'peaKamariah#14270 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Kamaria, a Swahili name from the Arabic qamar, 'moon,' usually glosseKameria#14273 in the U.S.Most naturally read as a spelling in the Kamaria family — a Swahili name from the Arabic qamar,Kenzuri#14346 in the U.S.Kenzuri is a modern coinage with no documented history. It may extend Kenzie with a flowing endKinara#14369 in the U.S.Kinara is best known in the U.S. as the Swahili word for the seven-branched candleholder used iMalkia#14560 in the U.S.From Swahili malkia, 'queen' — a word borrowed from Arabic malika and thoroughly at home in EasMwavita#14675 in the U.S.Mwavita is used in Swahili-speaking parts of East and Central Africa, including the eastern DemNiarah#14742 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Nia — Swahili for 'purpose' (one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa) an

Swahili Boy Names

Kamari#391 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic origins, related to the Arabic qamar meaning moon; used in East AfricanAmiri#604 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'ruler,' with the possessive suffix -i meaniOmari#687 in the U.S.From Swahili omari, from Arabic Umar or Omar meaning flourishing, long-lived, or prosperous; usJabari#1022 in the U.S.Brave; fearless; from Swahili jabari (brave, bold), from Arabic jabbar (powerful, compeller)Khari#1222 in the U.S.Kingly, of noble birth, royalAmani#1272 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirationsJelani#1747 in the U.S.Mighty or great; from the Swahili and Arabic tradition, ultimately connected to the Arabic jaliBakari#1876 in the U.S.Swahili male name meaning 'one who will succeed' or 'promising', ultimately influenced by the AAsani#2591 in the U.S.rebelliousAbdallah#2780 in the U.S.Servant of Allah Imani#2838 in the U.S.FaithNakari#3022 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'listen' or derived from an indigenous place nameDamiri#3104 in the U.S.From Arabic damir (conscience, inner nature, heart, character), meaning one of good conscience Kahmari#3414 in the U.S.H-styled variant of Kamari, a modern American favorite popularly linked to Swahili kamari/qamarKimani#3555 in the U.S.From East African (Kikuyu/Swahili) — variously 'beautiful and sweet', 'great in spirit', or a KJohari#3628 in the U.S.From Swahili johari (via Arabic jawhar), 'jewel, gem, precious stone'; also 'jeweler'Kamauri#4245 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -mauri/-mari family (echoing Kamari/Amari; Swahili 'moonlight' lines); noDacari#4329 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Da- to a -kari ending (echoing Makari/Zacari; Swahili lines); no single Emani#4336 in the U.S.Spelling of Imani — Swahili/Arabic imani, 'faith, belief, trust'; here for boysKamiri#4481 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -miri/-mari family (echoing Kamari/Amari; Swahili 'moonlight' lines); no Zuri#4689 in the U.S.From Swahili zuri, 'good, beautiful'; also Hebrew Zuri, 'my rock' (a biblical name); here for bHasani#4749 in the U.S.From Swahili Hasani (via Arabic hasan), 'handsome, good, beautiful'Jahlani#4939 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Jelani ('mighty, powerful', Swahili) and the -lani ('heaven', Hawaiian) Kmari#4963 in the U.S.Streamlined spelling of Kamari — echoing Kamaria ('moonlight', Swahili) and the -ari names; no Jalani#5118 in the U.S.Spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-JilanKemani#5146 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Ke- opening and -mani ending (echoing Amani, 'peace', and Kamari, 'moonliDemani#5271 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a De- opening and -mani ending (echoing Amani, 'peace', and Damani, 'a thinMaliki#5350 in the U.S.From Arabic/Swahili — an -i form of Malik, 'a king', hence 'my king; royal, kingly'Baraka#5451 in the U.S.From Arabic/Swahili baraka, 'a blessing; divine grace, beneficial spiritual power'Dakarri#5468 in the U.S.Double-r spelling of Dakari — a modern name (linked to Shona 'to rejoice/be happy', or a Da- + Enzi#5494 in the U.S.From Swahili enzi, 'power, might, authority, majesty, reign'; also echoes the Italian Enzo ('ruJamoni#5518 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ja- opening and -moni ending (echoing Imani, 'faith', Swahili, and the -moJasiri#5523 in the U.S.From Swahili jasiri, 'brave, bold, courageous, daring'Kijani#6024 in the U.S.From Swahili kijani, 'green; a youth, a young person' (kijani, 'green', and 'a young man')Kovu#6029 in the U.S.From Swahili kovu, 'a scar'; the name of a lion in The Lion King II (Simba's Pride); routes layAmoni#6462 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Amani ('peace', Swahili) and Amon ('the hidden one; faithful'); used for Dkhari#6529 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining a D- prefix with Khari (variously 'kingly' and an Egyptian 'one wHassani#6576 in the U.S.A Swahili form of Hasan — from Arabic hasan, 'handsome; good; beautiful; excellent'Jahi#6593 in the U.S.From Swahili jahi (via Arabic jah), 'dignity; honor; high rank; nobility'Jehlani#6991 in the U.S.A spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty; powerful; full of strength'; routes Mussa#7155 in the U.S.A Swahili and East African spelling of Musa, the Arabic form of Moses, a prophet honoured in JuSafari#7157 in the U.S.From Swahili safari (from Arabic safar), 'a journey; an expedition; a voyage; travel'Jabarri#7415 in the U.S.A spelling of Jabari — Swahili, 'brave; mighty; valiant', from Arabic jabbar, 'mighty; powerfulSimba#7642 in the U.S.From Swahili, 'a lion' — made known by the lead of Disney's The Lion King; we note the pop-cultKhamani#8020 in the U.S.A modern African-American name, joining a Kha- element with a -mani ending (echoing Imani, 'faiKimoni#8025 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Ki- element with a -moni ending (echoing Imani, 'faith', Swahili); useZamani#8273 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Bantu zamani, 'a time; an age; the past; long ago' (also a surname); a word-naAskari#8352 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic askari, 'a soldier; a guard; a sentinel'; a word-name; we note the wordAmri#8995 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic amri, 'my life; my affair/command', and a Swahili name; also a short Bacari#9057 in the U.S.A spelling of Bakari — from the Swahili/Arabic, variously 'of noble promise; noble' (linked to Jabali#9244 in the U.S.From the Swahili jabali, 'rock; boulder' (from the Arabic jabal, 'mountain') — often read as 'sHeri#9299 in the U.S.From the Swahili heri, 'good fortune; blessing; happiness; well-being' — heard in the greeting Jahbari#9332 in the U.S.A form of Jabari — from the Swahili/Arabic, 'brave; mighty; valiant'; the Jah- spelling also evJuma#9378 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic Jumaa, 'Friday' (the day of gathering/congregational prayer), given to Kenya#9421 in the U.S.From Kenya — an East African country named for Mount Kenya (variously 'mountain of whiteness/osKhairi#9429 in the U.S.From the Arabic khayri, 'good; charitable; benevolent; of goodness' (also used in Swahili)Onaje#9603 in the U.S.An African (given variously as Swahili/Yoruba) name, glossed 'sensitive; caring; one who has feTaji#9730 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic taj, 'a crown', hence 'a crown; a splendid one'; used for both sexesAkili#9901 in the U.S.From the Swahili akili, 'wisdom; intelligence; the mind/reason'; used for both sexesJafari#10142 in the U.S.A Swahili name from the Arabic Ja'far, 'stream; rivulet; small river' — borne by Ja'far ibn AbiEmoni#10163 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an echo of Amani ('peace; aspirations', Swahili/Arabic) or a short forKenyan#10393 in the U.S.From Kenya, the East African country (named for Mount Kenya); used as a modern given name, alsoOmani#10596 in the U.S.A place-linked name meaning 'of Oman' (the Arabian country), also close in sound to the SwahiliOmaree#10597 in the U.S.A spelling of Omari, the Swahili form of the Arabic Omar, 'flourishing; long-lived; thriving.' Shomari#10716 in the U.S.A Swahili boy's name usually glossed 'forceful' or 'firm,' rooted in East African usage and popSymba#10739 in the U.S.A respelling of Simba, Swahili for 'lion,' familiar worldwide from Disney's The Lion King, whicAzizi#11061 in the U.S.From the Arabic Azizi, 'my precious; my beloved; treasured' (from aziz, 'dear; mighty'), also cBarack#11068 in the U.S.From the Swahili Baraka and Arabic barakah, 'blessed; blessing.' Widely associated with PresideDakarii#11185 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Dakari (sometimes linked to a Swahili sense 'sweet joy') and near ZakariJioni#11541 in the U.S.Often read as a Swahili-flavored name; jioni is the Swahili word for 'evening; nightfall,' and Johani#11549 in the U.S.A form of John ('God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious') seen as the Swahili Johani and the FinniKashindi#11616 in the U.S.A Swahili name from the Congo region, often given to a child born during a festival or time of Ramadhani#11972 in the U.S.From the Swahili Ramadhani (from Arabic Ramadan), given to a child born during the holy month oShabani#12083 in the U.S.From Swahili, Shabani names a child born in Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. AShukuru#12098 in the U.S.From Swahili, Shukuru means 'be grateful; give thanks' (from the Arabic-derived shukr, 'gratituAhsani#12361 in the U.S.A name linked to the Arabic root ihsan, 'excellence; doing good; kindness,' used in Arabic and Bahati#12514 in the U.S.Bahati is a Swahili name from East Africa meaning 'luck' or 'fortune'. It carries a hopeful, blBakhari#12517 in the U.S.Bakhari is a Swahili name of Arabic root, generally read as 'promising' or 'noble one'. It carrHamadi#12915 in the U.S.A Swahili name, from the Arabic root h-m-d ('praise'), meaning 'praised' or 'commended.' Used aMaji#13438 in the U.S.Maji is the Swahili word for water — a plural noun, water in the mass. It is used as a given naRashidi#13733 in the U.S.Rashidi is the Swahili form of the Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of sound judgement; wise couSaidi#13821 in the U.S.From Arabic Sa'id, 'happy; fortunate; auspicious'. Saidi is the Swahili shape of the name, longTajiri#13954 in the U.S.From the Swahili tajiri, 'rich; wealthy; a merchant' — itself borrowed from Arabic tajir, 'tradZuriah#14233 in the U.S.Zuriah has two honest routes. It echoes the Hebrew names Zuriel and Zurishaddai, built on tsur

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