Selecting a baby name is like embarking on a treasure hunt, where you are sure to be a winner. The perfect name is hidden on the Internet or between the folds of a baby name book. You just have to find out the perfect one, which, you surely will. If you’re on a hunt for a Swahili baby name, MomJunction has created a cheat sheet for you.
Swahili, the official language of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Democratic Republic of Congo, is highly influenced by other languages and dialects. Some of the Swahili words are Arabic, obtained from the 12 centuries contact with the Arabic nations. The vocabulary also includes English, Persian, Portuguese, German, and French words, attained through contact with these countries in the past centuries. This influence is reflected in Swahili baby names as well, considering a large number of Swahili names are either Arabic or Biblical.
Below is MomJunction's wide selection of traditional, modern, unique, and famous Swahili baby names with meanings and its traditional gender use.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Bakari | A promising and lovely human being | Boy | |||
Barika | Bloom, Be Successful | Girl | |||
Binti | Daughter | Girl | |||
Chane | The oe having a strong Oak-heart | Boy | |||
Jina | they are born investigator with the leadership skills. They like to keep themselves moving and have curiosity to learn and gain knowledge. | Unisex | |||
Kamaria | The name means Bright like the Moon | Girl | |||
Kesi | Born at time of great trouble for father | Girl | |||
Lakeisha | Lakeisha means Joyful | Girl | |||
Penda | African - Admired; Loved; Beloved; A variant of Penha | Girl | |||
Shani | A wonderful woman | Girl | |||
Simba | To be like a lion | Boy | |||
Zahara | To shine, to bloom | Girl | |||
Abedi | Worshipper | Boy | |||
Adea | A kind gift from the God | Girl | |||
Adia | A gift, or a gift from the God | Girl | |||
Adiah | God's gift or God's ornaments | Girl | |||
Ahadi | Promising, With much promise | Girl | |||
Aiysha | Powerful and complete | Girl | |||
Akida | Chief, Officer; one who is determined and diplomatic | Boy | |||
Akina | Solidarity, bond, family bond | Girl | |||
Amana | A warrior at heart who is faithful and loyal | Unisex | |||
Amaziah | The one who has the strength of God, is unusual and extraordinary | Boy | |||
Amne | African - Swahili - Safe; Secure | Girl | |||
Asafa | One who is son of a chief and a Persian officer | Boy | |||
Asani | Rebellious | Boy | |||
Asanis | Rebel; a clear and modest person | Boy | |||
Ashura | Friend or the one who accompanies. | Boy | |||
Athumani | The third Khalifa | Boy | |||
Atiena | Guardian of the night. | Girl | |||
Auni | African Swahili - Help; Assist | Boy | |||
Azizi | Arabic - Beloved; Precious One; Treasure; Valuable | Boy | |||
Badru | Arabic - Full Moon; A variant of name Badr | Boy | |||
Banou | Female; Lady; Princess | Girl | |||
Chacha | A strong man | Boy | |||
Chandu | An octopus | Boy | |||
Chiku | The one talking a lot | Girl | |||
Djimon | One who has a strong blood; powerful person | Boy | |||
Elewisa | An intelligent and mindful person | Boy | |||
Hami | Defender, Patron, Protector, Supporter, Show Favor, From Swahili | Boy | |||
Hashaan | Good-looking | Boy | |||
Hasnaa | veru beautiful | Girl | |||
Hassian | Handsome | Boy | |||
Hediye | Gift | Girl | |||
Jabali | A man who is strong as a rock | Boy | |||
Jabori | One who brings comfort to people | Boy | |||
Jel | Refers to Strong and hard. | Boy | |||
Johari | Something of value,jewel,something precious which is adored | Girl | |||
Kamili | Kamili name means He is Perfecr, He has No Flaws | Boy | |||
Kenyada | The name means Gem | Boy | |||
Kenyatta | Kenyatta means Jewel | Boy | |||