Swahili Baby Names
47 Swahili names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 47 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 corAmani#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)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 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 inNya#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.AngelKhari#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 graciousNiah#3099 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nia, meaning purpose (Swahili) or brightness or lustrous (Welsh, from NiaKamara#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)
Swahili Boy Names
Amari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew aKamari#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 AAbdallah#2780 in the U.S.Servant of Allah Imani#2838 in the U.S.FaithDamiri#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 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 boys
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Popular Swahili baby names include Amari, Kamari, Imani, Amiri, Amani, Omari. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 47 Swahili baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.