Swahili Baby Names
242 Swahili names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 242 baby names with a swahili feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Swahili Girl Names
Imani#579 in the U.S.From Swahili imani meaning 'faith,' derived from Arabic iman meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' a cor▶Amani#678 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic amani meaning peace, security, or wishes; in Arabic amani is the plural▶Nia#702 in the U.S.In Swahili, Nia means 'purpose' and is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa; in Welsh it is a▶Nala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the Sa▶Amiri#964 in the U.S.Prince or commander; from Arabic amir (leader, prince, ruler)▶Kamari#1078 in the U.S.Moonlight; from African (possibly Swahili/Arabic-influenced) kamari (moon, moonlight)▶Ayana#1107 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; from Swahili/Somali and Cherokee traditions both using Ayana▶Ayanna#1174 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; double-n spelling variant of Ayana, from Swahili/Cherokee tr▶Aiyana#1179 in the U.S.Eternal blossom; ai- spelling variant of Ayana/Ayanna, from Cherokee and Swahili traditions mea▶Asha#1196 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (Avest▶Jalani#1203 in the U.S.Mighty, powerful, strong; from Swahili jalani (strong, powerful), from Arabic jalal (greatness,▶Sia#1270 in the U.S.Moon▶Emani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God▶Inara#1339 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the hunt▶Hawa#1651 in the U.S.The Arabic and Swahili form of Eve (Hawwa, حواء), the name of the first woman, traditionally in▶Nya#2077 in the U.S.Often a short form of Nyala or a phonetic variant of names like Nia/Mya. In Swahili contexts it▶Malaika#2201 in the U.S.Angel▶Khari#2390 in the U.S.kingly, princely, queenly▶Kiari#2413 in the U.S.kingly, or creative modern coinage▶Niya#2418 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolve▶Niyah#2419 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolve▶Yohana#2876 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Niah#3099 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nia, meaning purpose (Swahili) or brightness or lustrous (Welsh, from Nia▶Kamara#3529 in the U.S.Linked to Swahili-Arabic qamar, 'moon' (as in Kamaria); also a widespread West African (Mandink▶Niara#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 in▶Taraji#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); no▶Neema#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 is▶Zury#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 layered▶Kamorah#4700 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kamaria ('moonlight', Swahili) and Amora ('love'); no single fixed root▶Fatuma#5048 in the U.S.Swahili/East African form of Fatima — from Arabic, 'weaned; one who abstains' — the Prophet's d▶Jeilani#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 'happy▶Adeya#5286 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Adaya ('ornament/jewel of God', Hebrew) and Adia ('a gift', Swahili); route▶Maisha#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 girls▶Nyara#5544 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ny- opening — echoing Nyah ('purpose', Swahili) and Nara ('happy; oak'); n▶Zamani#5588 in the U.S.From Swahili/Bantu (via Arabic zaman), 'time; the past, antiquity, the long ago'; here for girl▶Nyani#5728 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ny- opening and -ani ending (echoing Nyah, 'purpose', Swahili, and Imani, ▶Ramani#5735 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ramani, 'a beautiful, charming woman; pleasing'; also Swahili ramani, 'a map; for▶Zawadi#5770 in the U.S.From Swahili zawadi, 'a gift, a present, a reward'; here for girls; used for both sexes▶Hidaya#6005 in the U.S.From Arabic hidaya, 'guidance, right guidance' (especially divine guidance); also a Swahili nam▶Mazuri#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, especial▶Jeylani#6474 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Jelani ('mighty; powerful', Swahili) and Leilani ('heavenly flower', Hawa▶Shani#6579 in the U.S.Variously the Hebrew shani, 'scarlet; crimson', and the Swahili shani, 'marvelous; wondrous; an▶Zurii#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 (Sw▶Zurie#6899 in the U.S.A spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'▶Kumani#7142 in the U.S.Kumani is used as an African girl's name, often connected in name references to a sense of 'des▶Bibi#7277 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu bibi, 'a lady; mistress of the house' (a respectful title for women), and Swa▶Mauwa#7437 in the U.S.Linked to Swahili maua, 'flowers'; also used as a modern coined name; routes uncertain▶Amanii#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 n▶Nyota#7838 in the U.S.From Swahili, 'a star' — made known by Nyota Uhura of Star Trek; we note the pop-culture use▶Rehema#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 tha▶Winda#7967 in the U.S.Winda is most naturally read as a variant or short form of Wanda, a Slavic name often linked to▶Jalanii#8123 in the U.S.A modern form of Jelani — from the Swahili/Arabic, 'mighty; powerful; full of strength'; routes▶Kahari#8139 in the U.S.A modern name, variously linked to an African (Swahili/Shona) element and read as a coinage; so▶Safari#8310 in the U.S.From the Swahili safari, 'a journey; an expedition; a trip' (from the Arabic safar, 'a journey'▶Chekesha#8375 in the U.S.Chekesha is a Swahili-inspired name from African American Afrocentric naming; it is often linke▶Ayannah#8491 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayanna — variously linked to the Swahili/African-American, 'a beautiful flower; i▶Bahati#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; r▶Johari#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-na▶Tamu#8981 in the U.S.Tamu is a genuine Swahili word-name meaning 'sweet' or 'delicious'. It entered American use in ▶Ayanah#8997 in the U.S.A spelling of Ayana — variously 'a beautiful flower' (Swahili), 'a gift/lucky' (Somali), and 'b▶Furaha#9102 in the U.S.From the Swahili furaha, 'joy; happiness; gladness'▶Imaani#9229 in the U.S.A spelling of Imani, from the Swahili and Arabic iman, 'faith; belief (in God).' A warm virtue ▶Nuru#9500 in the U.S.From the Swahili nuru, 'light' (from the Arabic nur). A warm, luminous name of East African tra▶Afiya#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, 'desti▶Kamina#9853 in the U.S.Variously an African name glossed 'a dancer' and a Congolese place-name; also read as a modern ▶Namani#10010 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Amani ('aspirations; peace', Swahili/Arabic) or Naomi; a fresh▶Raziya#10073 in the U.S.From the Arabic radiya, 'content; agreeable; pleasing; satisfied'; borne by Razia Sultana, a me▶Jamela#10585 in the U.S.A form of Jamila, from the Arabic jamil ('beautiful; graceful'), widely used in Swahili-speakin▶Jina#10609 in the U.S.In Swahili, jina simply means 'name'; separately Jina reads as a spelling of Gina, a short form▶Mwajuma#10790 in the U.S.From the Swahili Mwajuma, tied to Ijumaa ('Friday'), traditionally given to a girl born on a Fr▶Sarabi#10913 in the U.S.From the Swahili sarabi, 'mirage,' widely known as the name of Simba's mother in Disney's The L▶Ashaki#11251 in the U.S.Ashaki is a name drawn from Swahili and broader African naming, generally glossed as 'beautiful▶Zalika#11331 in the U.S.Zalika is a Swahili girl's name meaning 'well-born' or 'of noble birth,' a graceful East Africa▶Imanii#11456 in the U.S.A double-i spelling of Imani, from the Swahili (via Arabic iman), 'faith; belief' — one of the ▶Kamali#11575 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Arabic Kamali, tied to kamil ('perfect; complete') for 'perfection,' and i▶Malaica#11719 in the U.S.From the Swahili Malaika, 'angel' (borrowed from the Arabic malak, 'angel'). A tender, celestia▶Samadi#11934 in the U.S.Used as an East African/Swahili name, and separately echoing the Sanskrit Samadhi, 'deep medita▶Sifa#11968 in the U.S.From Arabic shifa, 'healing; cure; health'; also used in Swahili with a sense of 'praise; quali▶Simani#11969 in the U.S.A modern name blending the sounds of Simone (Hebrew, 'God has heard') and Imani (Swahili, 'fait▶Ashia#12271 in the U.S.Ashia reads as a form of Aisha ('living; she who lives', Arabic) or of Asia. In Swahili-influen▶Hasina#12601 in the U.S.From the Arabic hasan/hasina, 'beautiful; good; fine,' also used in Swahili. A warm East Africa▶Jasiri#12662 in the U.S.From the Swahili jasiri, 'brave; courageous; daring'. A virtue name used across East Africa, un▶Kahmani#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 s▶Laini#12823 in the U.S.A given name often connected to the Swahili word laini ('soft; gentle; smooth'). It also functi▶Mwangaza#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 'grac▶Emanie#13128 in the U.S.Emanie is a modern spelling of Emani or Imani, from imani, the Swahili word for 'faith' drawn f▶Rukia#13161 in the U.S.Rukia is an East African (Swahili) form of Arabic Ruqayyah, a name tied to senses of gentleness▶Zuriya#13422 in the U.S.Most often traced to Arabic dhurriyya, 'offspring; descendants; progeny,' a word used in the Qu▶Ayaana#13650 in the U.S.Glossed in East African usage (Swahili/Somali) as 'beautiful flower' or 'good fortune'; in Sans▶Mariamu#13765 in the U.S.Mariamu is a Swahili form of Mariam/Mary, ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam. It is widely used ▶
Swahili Boy Names
Amari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew a▶Kamari#391 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic origins, related to the Arabic qamar meaning moon; used in East African▶Amiri#604 in the U.S.From Arabic amir meaning 'prince,' 'commander,' or 'ruler,' with the possessive suffix -i meani▶Omari#687 in the U.S.From Swahili omari, from Arabic Umar or Omar meaning flourishing, long-lived, or prosperous; us▶Jabari#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, royal▶Amani#1272 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirations▶Jelani#1747 in the U.S.Mighty or great; from the Swahili and Arabic tradition, ultimately connected to the Arabic jali▶Bakari#1876 in the U.S.Swahili male name meaning 'one who will succeed' or 'promising', ultimately influenced by the A▶Abdallah#2780 in the U.S.Servant of Allah ▶Imani#2838 in the U.S.Faith▶Damiri#3104 in the U.S.From Arabic damir (conscience, inner nature, heart, character), meaning one of good conscience ▶Kimani#3555 in the U.S.From East African (Kikuyu/Swahili) — variously 'beautiful and sweet', 'great in spirit', or a K▶Johari#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); no▶Dacari#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 boys▶Kamiri#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 b▶Hasani#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 ▶Heshimu#5050 in the U.S.Heshimu comes from Swahili, the East African language, where heshima means 'respect' or 'honor'▶Jalani#5118 in the U.S.Spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-Jilan▶Kemani#5146 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Ke- opening and -mani ending (echoing Amani, 'peace', and Kamari, 'moonli▶Demani#5271 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a De- opening and -mani ending (echoing Amani, 'peace', and Damani, 'a thin▶Maliki#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 ('ru▶Jamoni#5518 in the U.S.A modern name with a Ja- opening and -moni ending (echoing Imani, 'faith', Swahili, and the -mo▶Jasiri#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 lay▶Amoni#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 w▶Hassani#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 Ju▶Safari#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; powerful▶Simba#7642 in the U.S.From Swahili, 'a lion' — made known by the lead of Disney's The Lion King; we note the pop-cult▶Khamani#8020 in the U.S.A modern African-American name, joining a Kha- element with a -mani ending (echoing Imani, 'fai▶Kimoni#8025 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Ki- element with a -moni ending (echoing Imani, 'faith', Swahili); use▶Zamani#8273 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Bantu zamani, 'a time; an age; the past; long ago' (also a surname); a word-na▶Jabaree#8329 in the U.S.Jabaree is a spelling variant of Jabari, a Swahili name drawn from the Arabic 'jabbar,' meaning▶Askari#8352 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic askari, 'a soldier; a guard; a sentinel'; a word-name; we note the word▶Amri#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 's▶Heri#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 ev▶Juma#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/os▶Khairi#9429 in the U.S.From the Arabic khayri, 'good; charitable; benevolent; of goodness' (also used in Swahili)▶Omarii#9600 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Omari — variously from the Arabic Omar ('long-lived') and the Swahili Omar▶Onaje#9603 in the U.S.An African (given variously as Swahili/Yoruba) name, glossed 'sensitive; caring; one who has fe▶Taji#9730 in the U.S.From the Swahili/Arabic taj, 'a crown', hence 'a crown; a splendid one'; used for both sexes▶Akili#9901 in the U.S.From the Swahili akili, 'wisdom; intelligence; the mind/reason'; used for both sexes▶Jawanza#9947 in the U.S.Jawanza is a Kiswahili-derived name embraced by African-American families, especially in the Kw▶Jafari#10142 in the U.S.A Swahili name from the Arabic Ja'far, 'stream; rivulet; small river' — borne by Ja'far ibn Abi▶Emoni#10163 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an echo of Amani ('peace; aspirations', Swahili/Arabic) or a short for▶Jabarie#10219 in the U.S.Jabarie is a spelling of Jabari, a name carried from Arabic into Swahili and widely used across▶Kenyan#10393 in the U.S.From Kenya, the East African country (named for Mount Kenya); used as a modern given name, also▶Omaree#10597 in the U.S.A spelling of Omari, the Swahili form of the Arabic Omar, 'flourishing; long-lived; thriving.' ▶Ajamu#10602 in the U.S.Ajamu is an African name popular in the African American community, generally cited as Yoruba o▶Shomari#10716 in the U.S.A Swahili boy's name usually glossed 'forceful' or 'firm,' rooted in East African usage and pop▶Umi#10718 in the U.S.A Swahili name Umi, linked to 'life' and to 'mother' (umi/mama); separately the Japanese word u▶Symba#10739 in the U.S.A respelling of Simba, Swahili for 'lion,' familiar worldwide from Disney's The Lion King, whic▶Azizi#11061 in the U.S.From the Arabic Azizi, 'my precious; my beloved; treasured' (from aziz, 'dear; mighty'), also c▶Barack#11068 in the U.S.From the Swahili Baraka and Arabic barakah, 'blessed; blessing.' Widely associated with Preside▶Dakarii#11185 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Dakari (sometimes linked to a Swahili sense 'sweet joy') and near Zakari▶Jumaane#11441 in the U.S.Jumaane is a Swahili name given to a boy born on a Tuesday, from 'Jumanne,' the Swahili word fo▶Jioni#11541 in the U.S.Often read as a Swahili-flavored name; jioni is the Swahili word for 'evening; nightfall,' and ▶Kashindi#11616 in the U.S.A Swahili name from the Congo region, often given to a child born during a festival or time of ▶Kijana#11684 in the U.S.Kijana is the Swahili word for 'youth' or 'young person,' used across East Africa. As a given n▶Ramadhani#11972 in the U.S.From the Swahili Ramadhani (from Arabic Ramadan), given to a child born during the holy month o▶Shabani#12083 in the U.S.From Swahili, Shabani names a child born in Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar. A▶Shukuru#12098 in the U.S.From Swahili, Shukuru means 'be grateful; give thanks' (from the Arabic-derived shukr, 'gratitu▶Ahsani#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, bl▶Bakhari#12517 in the U.S.Bakhari is a Swahili name of Arabic root, generally read as 'promising' or 'noble one'. It carr▶Dinari#12523 in the U.S.Dinari comes from the Swahili dinari, meaning 'money' or 'coin,' borrowed through the Arabic di▶Jabori#12907 in the U.S.Jabori reads as a spelling in the Jabari family, a Swahili name drawn from Arabic and generally▶Hamadi#12915 in the U.S.A Swahili name, from the Arabic root h-m-d ('praise'), meaning 'praised' or 'commended.' Used a▶Kalonji#13121 in the U.S.Kalonji is the common name, used in Swahili and across South Asia, for nigella seeds, the small▶Kweli#13317 in the U.S.Kweli is the Swahili word for 'truth' or 'true', used as a given name largely in African-Americ▶Kito#13375 in the U.S.Kito is a Swahili name meaning 'jewel' or 'precious child,' a warm term of endearment. The same▶Maji#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 na▶Rashidi#13733 in the U.S.Rashidi is the Swahili form of the Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of sound judgement; wise cou▶Saidi#13821 in the U.S.From Arabic Sa'id, 'happy; fortunate; auspicious'. Saidi is the Swahili shape of the name, long▶
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