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181 names

Swahili Names

Explore the rich Swahili naming tradition. Each name carries deep cultural meaning, connecting children to their heritage, spiritual beliefs, and family aspirations.

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All Swahili Names

Abasi

male

Stern; serious

Adili

male

Just; righteous

Almasi

female

Diamond; precious stone

Amani

unisex

Peace

Amira

female

Princess; commander

Amiri

male

Prince; commander

Asali

female

Honey; sweetness

Asante

unisex

Thank you

Asha

female

Life; hope

Asiya

female

One who heals; consoler of the weak

Athumani

male

The third caliph; devout follower

Aziza

female

Precious; mighty

Azizi

male

Precious; dear one

Bahari

male

Ocean; sea; vastness

Bahati

unisex

Luck; fortune

Bahiya

female

Beautiful; radiant

Bakari

male

One who will succeed; noble oath

Baraka

male

Blessing

Bashira

female

Predictor of good news

Bimkubwa

male

Great thing

Bupe

unisex

Hospitality; generosity

Busara

female

Wisdom

Buseje

female

Ask me; inquire of me

Bwana

male

Master; sir

Chafu

male

Quick; fast

Changamwe

male

One who perseveres

Chausiku

female

Born at night

Chuma

male

Iron; wealth; strong

Dalia

female

Gentle; tender soul

Dalila

female

Gentle; tender soul

Daraja

unisex

Bridge

Darweshi

male

Saintly; devout one

Daudi

male

Beloved one

Dhahabu

female

Gold; precious metal

Dhamana

male

Guarantee; assurance; pledge

Doto

unisex

Second-born twin

Duniani

unisex

World; earthly

Elimu

unisex

Knowledge; education; learning

Enzi

male

Power; authority

Fadhili

male

Kindness; virtue; grace

Faida

female

Benefit; profit; advantage

Faraja

unisex

Consolation; comfort

Farida

female

Unique; precious

Firyali

female

Extraordinary

Furaha

female

Joy; happiness

Furaha

female

Joy; happiness; delight

Hadiya

female

Gift; present

Hafidh

male

Guardian; protector

Hafidhi

male

Protected; preserved

Halisi

unisex

Genuine; authentic; real

Hamadi

male

Praised; commended

Hamisi

male

Born on Thursday

Harusi

female

Wedding; celebration; festive

Hasina

female

Beautiful; good; virtuous

Hatua

unisex

Step; progress

Hekima

unisex

Wisdom; prudence

Hisani

male

Charitable; benevolent

Hodari

male

Powerful; capable

Hodari

male

Strong; powerful; capable

Imani

female

Faith; belief

Imara

unisex

Strong; firm; resolute

Inaya

female

Providence; care

Issa

male

God is our salvation

Jabari

male

Brave; fearless

Jaha

male

Dignity; stature

Jamala

female

Beauty; elegance; handsomeness

Jamil

male

Handsome; beautiful

Jasiri

male

Brave; courageous

Jelani

male

Mighty; powerful

Johari

female

Jewel; precious gem

Juma

male

Born on Friday

Kamaria

female

Moonlight; like the moon

Kamili

unisex

Perfect; complete

Kanuni

male

Law; principle; rule

Kanzi

female

Hidden treasure

Kapera

male

A sign; an omen

Kapuki

female

The first child; the opener of the way

Khamisi

male

Born on Thursday

Kiano

male

Full of life; tools of the wind

Kibibi

female

Little lady; princess

Kiburi

male

Pride; dignity

Kifalme

male

Kingdom; royalty; sovereignty

Kiongozi

male

Leader; guide; one who leads

Kipchoge

male

Born near the grain store

Kipenzi

unisex

Darling; beloved one

Kito

male

Precious; jewel

Kumari

male

Prince; the noble child

Laini

female

Soft; gentle

Latifa

female

Gentle; kind; pleasant

Lulu

female

Pearl; precious gem

Maisha

female

Life; living

Makini

male

Calm and composed; serene

Malaika

female

Angel; angels

Mapendo

female

Great love

Maridhia

female

Contentment; satisfaction

Maskini

male

Humble; modest

Matumaini

unisex

Hope; expectations; aspirations

Mkali

male

Fierce; sharp

Mosi

male

Firstborn

Moyo

unisex

Heart; soul; spirit

Mwalimu

male

Teacher

Mwamba

male

Strong; rock-like

Mwanajuma

female

Born on Friday; child of Friday

Mwende

female

The loved one; beloved

Mwiza

unisex

Good; beautiful; excellent

Mzee

male

Elder; the wise old one

Nadhiri

male

Vow; pledge; promise

Nahodha

male

Ship captain

Nailah

female

Successful; attainer

Nasra

female

Victory; triumph

Neema

female

Grace; blessing

Neema

female

Grace; blessing; favor

Nguvu

male

Strength; power; might

Nia

female

Purpose; intention

Nuru

unisex

Light; brightness; illumination

Nyota

female

Star; celestial light

Omari

male

God the highest; flourishing

Ombeni

unisex

Pray for them; intercession

Pendeza

female

Pleasing; delightful; attractive

Pendo

female

Love

Pili

female

The second-born child

Radhia

female

Agreeable; content; satisfied

Rafiki

male

Friend; companion; comrade

Rajabu

male

Born in the month of Rajab

Rashid

male

Rightly guided; wise

Rashidi

male

Wise counselor; rightly guided

Raziya

female

Agreeable; pleasant; content

Rehema

female

Compassion; mercy

Riziki

female

Sustenance; provision from God

Roho

unisex

Spirit; soul; inner essence

Sadiki

male

Faithful; truthful; sincere

Safiri

unisex

Journey; voyage

Safiya

female

Pure; clear-minded

Salama

female

Peace; safety

Salim

male

Safe; peaceful

Sanura

female

Kitten; playful one

Sefu

male

Sword; protector

Shani

female

Wonderful; marvelous

Shujaa

male

Hero; brave warrior

Sifa

female

Praise; glory; commendation

Stara

female

Comfort; relief; ease

Subira

female

Patience; reward of patience

Sudi

male

Luck; good fortune

Tabasamu

unisex

Smile

Taji

male

Crown; royal headpiece

Tajiri

male

Rich; wealthy; prosperous

Tamasha

female

Spectacle; celebration; wonder

Taratibu

unisex

Gentle; careful; orderly

Tau

male

Lion

Tausi

female

Peacock; beautiful creature

Tawfiq

male

Success; divine guidance to success

Thabiti

male

A true man; steadfast

Thamani

female

Value; worth; preciousness

Tufaha

female

Apple; sweet fruit

Tulia

female

Be calm; be at peace

Tulinagwe

unisex

God is with us

Tumaini

unisex

Hope

Tumaini

unisex

Hope; expectation

Tunu

female

Calm; peaceful

Tunu

female

Treasure

Tupendane

unisex

Let us love one another

Uhuru

male

Freedom; independence; liberty

Umoja

unisex

Unity; togetherness

Upendo

female

Love; deep affection

Ushindi

male

Victory; triumph

Uzima

unisex

Vitality; wholeness; full life

Waridi

female

Rose; the rose flower

Waridi

female

Rose; flower

Wema

female

Goodness; kindness; benevolence

Yakini

unisex

Truthful; honest

Zahara

female

Flower; blossom; shining one

Zahir

male

Shining; brilliant; visible

Zahra

female

Flower; radiant

Zamu

male

Guardian; protector

Zawadi

female

Gift

Zawiya

female

Corner; sacred place; retreat

Zena

female

Beautiful; ornament

Ziada

female

Abundance; increase

Zubeda

female

The best; the chosen one

Zuberi

male

Strong; powerful

Zuri

female

Beautiful

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