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Swahili Names that Start With A

Updated October 2024

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There are 10 Swahili names that start with the letter A for boys and girls, including Aisha, Asha, Aziza, Ali, Abdalla, Alika, Aleela, Abdu, Azizi, and Amarli.

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Aisha
Arabic; Swahili
"living, prosperous"
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.…
Asha
Sanskrit; Swahili
"hope; life"
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,…
Aziza
Arabic
"powerful and beloved"
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…
Ali
Short form of Alison or Alice or Arabic
"supreme, exalted"
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. For example, comedian Ali Wong is an Alexandra. Ali is also an…
Abdalla
African
"servant of God"
This Muslim name derived from the Arabic is found in North and East Africa.
Alika
Hawaiian; Swahili
"truthful; most beautiful"
Alika is a multicultural choice that's far off the beaten track.
Aleela
Swahili
"she cries"
Lilting African name that translates perfectly into other cultures.
Abdu
Swahili
"worshipper of God"
The vowel ending energizes this relative of Abdul.
Azizi
Swahili
"precious treasure"
Two z's equal double pizzazz.
Amarli
African, Swahili; Hebrew
"occupation, activity; my work"
This multi-cultural name has a pleasant, delicate sound. Variations include Amali and Amalya,both of which mean industrious.