Swahili Names that Start With A

  1. Asha
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit; Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "hope; life"
    • Description:

      Asha is an Indian name that comes from the Sanskrit word for hope or desire, but it is also a Swahili name derived from Aisha, meaning life. Since the ascendance of Ashley through the 1980s and 90s, all baby names Ash-related have been used in the U.S. for both girls and boys, from Ashlyn to Ashby, Ashton to Asher. Despite its separate roots, Asha is part of this group.
  2. Aisha
    • Origin:

      Arabic; Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "living, prosperous"
    • Description:

      Aisha was Muhammad's favorite wife, making this lovely name and its myriad variations hugely popular among Muslims and also African-Americans. It's been energized by TV personality Aisha Tyler. Pronunciation is usually eye-EE-sha but some say ay-sha.
  3. Aziza
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "powerful and beloved"
    • Description:

      Aziza is a zippy palindromic choice that is the female variation of Aziz and is found in several Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures. All in all, an attractive and interesting option; a Turkish variation is Azize. In African mythology, the Azizi are a supernatural race of forest dwellers who give practical and spiritual advice.
  4. Aleela
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "she cries"
    • Description:

      Lilting African name that translates perfectly into other cultures.
  5. Alika
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian; Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "truthful; most beautiful"
    • Description:

      Alika is a multicultural choice that's far off the beaten track.
  6. Ali
    • Origin:

      Short form of Alison or Alice or Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "supreme, exalted"
    • Description:

      One of the sweet simple unisex names balanced enough to stand on its own. Ali can either be used as a shortening of Al- beginning names and is also an Arabic name in its own right.
  7. Azizi
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "precious treasure"
    • Description:

      Two z's equal double pizzazz.
  8. Amarli
    • Origin:

      African, Swahili; Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "occupation, activity; my work"
    • Description:

      This multi-cultural name has a pleasant, delicate sound. Variations include Amali and Amalya,both of which mean industrious.
  9. Abdalla
    • Origin:

      African
    • Meaning:

      "servant of God"
    • Description:

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

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "worshipper of God"
    • Description:

      The vowel ending energizes this relative of Abdul.