Swahili Names that Start With N
By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
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- Nia
Origin:
Swahili; Welsh form of the Irish NiamhMeaning:
"resolve; brilliance"Description:
Short but energetic and substantial, Nia has special meaning for African-American parents, as it's one of the days of Kwanza. Nia also benefits by its similarity to (yet differentness from) the megapopular Mia.
- Nuru
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"light, born during the day"Description:
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
- Nuru
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"born in daylight"Description:
Evocative African choice.
- Neema
Origin:
Swahili, ArabicMeaning:
"divine grace, blessing"Description:
Ultimately from the Arabic ni'ma, this Swahili name celebrates the blessing of a baby. Also used as a masculine name, Neema is notably borne by film director Neema Barnette and activist Neema Namadamu.
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