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8 Swahili Names and Their Meanings

Names of Swahili origin in the NameLore dictionary, each with its meaning, pronunciation and the themes it belongs to.

  1. Akili UnisexSwahili“intellect, wisdom”
  2. Amani UnisexSwahili“peace”
  3. Bahari MasculineSwahili“ocean, sea”
  4. Chausiku FeminineSwahili“born at night”
  5. Imara FeminineSwahili“firm, resolute”
  6. Sauda FeminineSwahili“dark-complexioned”
  7. Taraji FeminineSwahili“hope, expectation”
  8. Uhuru MasculineSwahili“freedom”