Swahili Names

  1. Nuru
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "born in daylight"
    • Description:

      Evocative African choice.
  2. Dalili
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "a sign from the gods"
    • Description:

      Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.
  3. Hasani
    • Abdu
      • Origin:

        Swahili
      • Meaning:

        "worshipper of God"
      • Description:

        The vowel ending energizes this relative of Abdul.
    • Abdalla
      • Origin:

        African
      • Meaning:

        "servant of God"
      • Description:

        This Muslim name derived from the Arabic is found in North and East Africa.
    • Zaynabu
      • Origin:

        Arabic and Swahili variation of Zaynab
      • Meaning:

        "beauty, grace"
      • Description:

        Zaynab is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's oldest daughter. When written as Zaynabu or Zainabu, it's a name found in both the Arabic and Swahili languages and cultures.
    • Radhiya
      • Origin:

        Swahili
      • Meaning:

        "agreeable"
      • Description:

        See RADEYAH.
    • Omarr
      • Pilipili