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Origin: African

Meaning: The river that swallows all rivers

Those welcoming a baby with African heritage will revel in the beauty of Zaire. This boy's name translates to "the river that swallows all rivers," referring to the Congo river. From 1971 to 1997, Zaire was also the name of a central African state until it was renamed the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As young Zaire navigates life's many winding paths and detours, they'll channel the river of their namesake and go with the flow. They'll quickly learn that each obstacle they overcome gives way to a stunning view just around the river bend.