Swahili Baby Names
Explore our collection of baby names with Swahili origins. These names reflect the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of Swahili culture.
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Zuri
Beautiful; White
Girl
Kamari
Moonlight, moon
Girl
Imani
belief or faith
Unisex
Imani
belief or faith
Unisex
Amani
Peace
Unisex
Amani
Peace
Unisex
Omari
Populous, flourishing; Highest; Life; Follower of the Prophet; Speak, say
Boy
Omari
Populous, flourishing; Highest; Life; Follower of the Prophet; Speak, say
Boy
Nia
Purpose; Aim, goal; Bright
Girl
Nia
Purpose; Aim, goal; Bright
Girl
Jakari
Supplanter; Cauldron, hollow
Boy
Kya
Sky diamond; Pure
Girl
Nala
Successful; Queen; Lion; Stem, hollow reed; Drink of water; Honeybee
Girl
Jabari
Almighty; Powerful ruler
Boy
Ayana
Beautiful flower, wildflower; Innocent
Girl
Ayanna
Silent; Innocent; Beautiful flower
Girl
Zahara
Shining, brilliant; Flower; White
Girl
Zahara
Shining, brilliant; Flower; White
Girl
Asha
Life; One who lives well; Likeness; Adornment; Hope; Wish; Desire
Girl
Asha
Life; One who lives well; Likeness; Adornment; Hope; Wish; Desire
Girl
Reem
Gazelle; White deer
Girl
Reem
Gazelle; White deer
Girl
Hawa
Of Hava; Life; Desire
Girl
Makena
Son of Kenneth; Happy one; Abundance
Unisex
Asiah
Strong; Sturdy
Girl
Nya
Purpose; Bright
Girl
Nya
Purpose; Bright
Girl
Nyah
Resolve; Brilliance, lustrous; Champion
Girl
Niya
Bright, radiant; Purpose; Noble; Praiseworthy; Priceless
Unisex
Kamaria
Moon
Girl
Koby
Supplanter; Holder of the heel; Tortoise
Boy
Malaika
Angel
Girl
Lulu
Pearls, Calm; Peace; Protected; Famous Warrior; Light
Girl
Lulu
Pearls, Calm; Peace; Protected; Famous Warrior; Light
Girl
Bakari
Noble oath; Hopeful, promising
Boy
Jahlani
God almighty; Gift of God
Unisex
Asya
Resurrection; Eastern sunrise
Girl
Niah
Goal, purpose; Radiant
Girl
Asante
Thank you; Warlike
Unisex
Zalia
Born to royalty, princess, noblewoman; Brilliant; Lovely one
Girl
Avana
Beautiful flower, wildflower; Protection, defense, preserving; Wish, desire; Pleasing, gratifying
Girl
Kanai
Contentment; Strong warrior
Boy
Zakiya
Intelligent; Pure
Girl
Johari
Jewel
Boy
Jimbo
Of James; He who supplants; Country; Providence
Neema
Born during a prosperous time; Famous, renowned; Half moon; Young; Grace; Mercy
Girl
Adia
Queen; Gift; Given by God; Noble
Girl
Safina
Vessel; Ark; Collection of essays or poems
Girl
Zuwena
Good
Simba
Lion; Strength, strong, power
Boy
Zaynah
Beautiful; Grace
Girl
Aza
Powerful, strong; Man; Earth; Yahweh has helped; Noble, glorious; Father; Heathen god; Dry
Unisex
Yajaira
Clear as the day; Beloved; Precious; Dignified; Princess; Jewel
Girl
Maisha
Alive; Livelihood; Prosperous; Life
Girl
Maisha
Alive; Livelihood; Prosperous; Life
Girl
Maisha
Alive; Livelihood; Prosperous; Life
Girl
Zawadi
Gift
Khamisi
Born on Thursday
Baraka
Blessings
Boy
Shani
Marvelous, wonderful; Saturn; Red, scarlet
Unisex
Afiya
Health
Girl
Amali
Hope; Work
Unisex
Hakima
Ruler, queen; Wise, sage; Judicious
Tosha
Born at Christmas; Satisfaction
Kaneisha
Alive and well; Life
Lakesha
Cassia tree; Vigil, watch
Simi
God has heard; Snub-nosed; Excellent, eminent; Short sword
Girl
Abdu
Servant; Worshipper of God
Yiesha
Alive and well; She who lives; Alvie; Womanly
Tanga
Sail; A city and region in Tanzania; A silver coin
Rehema
compassion, forgiveness, mercy
Nuru
Light, radiant, luminous; Born in daylight
Nuru
Light, radiant, luminous; Born in daylight
Monisha
Solitary; Advisor; Life; Woman; Alive; Desire; Intelligence; Intellect; Lord Krishna
Girl
Ashantae
Region in Ghana; Thank you
Malkie
Queen
Yazid
Becoming greater; He will increase; Abundance
Boy
Faraji
Consolation; Comfort
Teisha
Life, she who lives
Zayani
Beautiful; Tell someone
Girl
Sadiki
Faithful; Loyal
Ashaunta
Region in Ghana; Thank you
Rashidi
Rightly guided; Of true faith
Ashaunte
Region in Ghana; Thank you
Lakeesha
Great joy; Cassia tree; Favorite one
Ayonna
Beautiful flower; Wildflower
Girl
Aeisha
Alive and well; Womanly; Of maisha; Life
Ishana
Rich, wealthy; Commanding, reigning; Life, alive
Unisex
Ayisha
alive and well; life
Girl
Amana
Loyal; Faithful; Honest
Girl
Furaha
Joy
Jina
Named child
Girl
Zalika
Well-born
Lakeisha
Cassia tree; Favorite
Girl
Ramla
Fortuneteller; Sand
Girl
Uzuri
Beauty
Girl
Barack
lightning; blessed
Boy
Ashaunti
Region in Ghana; Thank you
Ashante
Thank you; Ghanaian people
Annan
Brook; Cloudy; Sluggish; Fourth-born son
About Swahili Names
Swahili names have a rich history and cultural significance. They often reflect the values, traditions, and linguistic characteristics of Swahili culture. Choosing a Swahili name for your child can be a wonderful way to honor your heritage or express your appreciation for Swahili culture.
Naming Tips
- Research the meaning and cultural significance of Swahili names
- Consider the pronunciation and potential nicknames
- Think about how the name might be perceived in different cultural contexts
- Check for any historical or literary associations with the name
- Consult with native speakers or cultural experts if you're unsure about a name's usage or connotations