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32 Swahili names

Swahili Baby Names

Distinctive Swahili baby names for girls and boys — each with pronunciation, origin, and meaning.

Swahili girl names

Rehemaرحمة

/re-HEH-mah/

Swahili (Arabic roots)

A beautiful name representing compassion, mercy, and kindness.

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Tabiaطبيعة

/tah-BEE-ah/

Swahili

A meaningful name that refers to a person's good manners and character.

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Zuhuraزهيرة

/zoo-HOO-rah/

Swahili (Arabic origin)

The Swahili name for the planet Venus, signifying brilliance and shining beauty.

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Swahili boy names

Farajiفرج

/fah-RAH-jee/

Swahili (Arabic roots)

A beautiful name that signifies consolation or relief, symbolizing comfort to his parents.

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Jumaجمعة

/JOO-mah/

Swahili (from Arabic)

A popular name traditionally given to a boy born on Friday, symbolizing a day of gathering.

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Kheriخير

/KEH-ree/

Swahili (from Arabic)

A positive name representing goodness, wellness, and blessed fortune for the child's life.

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Neema

/NEH-mah/

Swahili

A beautiful name meaning grace or divine favor, often given to reflect a family's gratitude.

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Omariعمر

/oh-MAH-ree/

Swahili (from Arabic)

A classic and widely used name that signifies a long, flourishing life and high-ranking status.

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Rashidiرشيد

/rah-SHEE-dee/

Swahili (from Arabic)

A respected name that describes a person who is well-guided, wise, and possesses good judgment.

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Sadikiصديق

/sah-DEE-kee/

Swahili (Arabic roots)

A name denoting loyalty and honesty, meaning a faithful or trustworthy person.

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Sefuسيف

/SEH-foo/

Swahili (Arabic roots)

A sharp and protective name meaning sword, symbolizing a guardian or defender.

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