Khamisi

عن اسم Khamisi

Khamisi is derived from the Arabic word 'al-khamis', meaning the fifth day of the week. In Swahili culture, it is traditionally bestowed upon children born on a Thursday to commemorate the specific day of their arrival.

الخلفية الثقافية

The name is common throughout East Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya, and is used within both Muslim and non-Muslim Swahili-speaking communities. While historically male, it is also used for females or as a surname in various coastal regions.

الصيغ والألقاب

• Hamisi
• Khamis
• Kamisi
• Hamees