Swahili Names that Start With Z

Zahara, a delicate but strong multicultural name, came into the spotlight when Angelina Jolie bestowed it on her Ethiopian-born daughter, and we predict other parents will adopt it as well. If you want something simpler than Zahara, consider Zara, a royal name in England--but also the name of a Spanish-based clothing store chain.


Zahara

Zaina is the simplified form of Zaynab, the name of the eldest daughter of Muhammad.  Zayna is another accepted spelling, while international forms include Zainabu, which exists in both the Arabic and Swahili languages, and Zenja, which is popular in Bosnia. 
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Deriving from the masculine Zayn (also spelled Zain), Zaina is an unusual name that is simple to understand and pronounce and has a pleasant meaning, that could work well internationally. 

Zaina

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.

Swahili Names that Start With Z

The names

Zahara

Zaina

Zaynabu