Swahili names

82 names of Swahili origin.

Akili

Neutral
Swahili · "Intelligence or wisdom."

Amani

Neutral
Swahili · "Peace"

Amina

Girl
Swahili · "Trustworthy or honest."

Anasa

Girl
Swahili · "Luxury or beauty."

Asali

Girl
Swahili · "Honey."

Ayana

Girl
Swahili · "Beautiful flower or bright."

Ayanna

Girl
Swahili · "Beautiful flower."

Bahati

Neutral
Swahili · "Luck; fortune"

Baraka

Boy
Swahili · "Blessing."

Bashir

Boy
Swahili · "Bringer of good news."

Bashira

Girl
Swahili · "Bringer of good news."

Chausiku

Girl
Swahili · "Born at night."

Chiku

Girl
Swahili · "Chatterer."

Dada

Girl
Swahili · "Sister."

Dafina

Girl
Swahili · "Treasure."

Dalila

Girl
Swahili · "Gentle or delicate."

Eshe

Girl
Swahili · "Life."

Faraja

Girl
Swahili · "Consolation or comfort."

Faraji

Boy
Swahili · "Comfort or consolation."

Furaha

Girl
Swahili · "Joy or happiness."

Habari

Neutral
Swahili · "News or greeting."

Hadiya

Girl
Swahili · "Gift or guide to righteousness."

Halima

Girl
Swahili · "Gentle or patient."

Hamisi

Boy
Swahili · "Born on a Thursday."

Hasani

Boy
Swahili · "Handsome."

Hawa

Girl
Swahili · "Longing or desire and the Swahili form of Eve."

Hodari

Boy
Swahili · "Strong or brave."

Idris

Boy
Swahili · "Studious one or interpreter."

Iman

Girl
Swahili · "Faith."

Imani

Girl
Swahili · "Faith"

Issa

Boy
Swahili · "The Swahili form of Jesus or Yeshua."

Jabari

Boy
Swahili · "Brave; mighty"

Jamila

Girl
Swahili · "Beautiful."

Jasiri

Boy
Swahili · "Courageous or bold."

Jelani

Boy
Swahili · "Mighty"

Johari

Girl
Swahili · "Jewel."

Juma

Boy
Swahili · "Born on a Friday."

Jumaane

Boy
Swahili · "Born on a Tuesday."

Kamau

Boy
Swahili · "Quiet warrior."

Kamilah

Girl
Swahili · "Perfect."

Kanika

Girl
Swahili · "Black cloth or beautiful."

Kasim

Boy
Swahili · "Divider; distributor"

Kesi

Girl
Swahili · "Born during difficult times."

Kibibi

Girl
Swahili · "Little lady."

Kito

Boy
Swahili · "Jewel or precious thing."

Kweli

Neutral
Swahili · "Truth."

Lulu

Girl
Swahili · "Pearl."

Maisha

Girl
Swahili · "Life."

Malaika

Girl
Swahili · "Angel."

Malika

Girl
Swahili · "Queen."

Marjani

Girl
Swahili · "Coral."

Maulidi

Boy
Swahili · "Born during the Maulid festival."

Mosi

Boy
Swahili · "First-born."

Mwanajuma

Girl
Swahili · "Born on a Friday."

Naima

Girl
Swahili · "Contented or peaceful."

Nia

Girl
Swahili · "Purpose"

Nuru

Neutral
Swahili · "Light."

Nyota

Neutral
Swahili · "Star."

Penda

Girl
Swahili · "Love or loved one."

Pendo

Neutral
Swahili · "Love."

Pili

Girl
Swahili · "Second-born child."

Rafiki

Neutral
Swahili · "Friend."

Rahim

Boy
Swahili · "Compassionate."

Rashidi

Boy
Swahili · "Wise counselor or righteous."

Rehema

Girl
Swahili · "Mercy or compassion."

Saidi

Boy
Swahili · "Helper or fortunate one."

Salama

Girl
Swahili · "Peace or safety."

Salim

Boy
Swahili · "Peace or safe."

Sanaa

Girl
Swahili · "Brilliance or work of art."

Sanura

Girl
Swahili · "Kitten or feline grace."

Sauda

Girl
Swahili · "Dark-skinned beauty."

Sefu

Boy
Swahili · "Sword."

Simba

Boy
Swahili · "Lion."

Subira

Girl
Swahili · "Patience"

Tabia

Girl
Swahili · "Talents or character."

Taraji

Girl
Swahili · "Hope or wish."

Upendo

Girl
Swahili · "Love."

Zahra

Girl
Swahili · "Bright or radiant flower."

Zaina

Girl
Swahili · "Beautiful or good."

Zalika

Girl
Swahili · "Well-born or noble."

Zawadi

Girl
Swahili · "Gift."

Zuri

Girl
Swahili · "Beautiful"