Swahili Names for Girls
- Baraka
Origin:
KiswahiliMeaning:
"blessings"Description:
Its resonant rhythm and positive connotations have led to some popularity with African-American parents, though it tends to have a masculine feel, particularly considering the rise of a certain Barack.
- Amarli
Origin:
African, Swahili; HebrewMeaning:
"occupation, activity; my work"Description:
This multi-cultural name has a pleasant, delicate sound. Variations include Amali and Amalya,both of which mean industrious.
- Nuru
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"light, born during the day"Description:
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
- Dalili
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"a sign from the gods"Description:
Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.
- Marini
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"healthy, pretty"Description:
A gorgeous Swahili name for girls that hits multiple trends — Mar- names like Margot and Marley, and names that end in I, like Leilani and Zuri.
- Shafira
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"distinguished"Description:
Elegant African choice.
- Koffi
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"born on Friday"Description:
Authentic African name with unfortunate coffee association, also too close to the male Kofi.
- Subira
Origin:
African, SwahiliMeaning:
"patience"Description:
One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.
- Raziya
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"agreeable, pleasant"Description:
An appealing East African possibility.
- Pilipili
- Radhiya
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"agreeable"Description:
See RADEYAH.
- Zaynabu
Origin:
Arabic and Swahili variation of ZaynabMeaning:
"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.