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Swahili Names that Start With Z

Updated October 2026

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There are 5 Swahili names that start with the letter Z for boys and girls, including Zuri, Zahara, Zaina, Zaynabu, and Zuwena.

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  • Zuri

    Swahili

    "good, beautiful"

    A Swahili name with a positive meaning, Zuri came to the attention of American parents when an Ohio zoo used it for a female giraffe. It subsequently shot up the charts in 2010, peaking in 2022 when…

  • Zahara

    Hebrew; Swahili

    "to shine; flower"

    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…

  • Zaina

    Arabic

    "beauty, grace"

    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…

  • Zaynabu

    Arabic and Swahili variation of Zaynab

    "beauty, grace"

    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.

  • Zuwena

    Swahili

    "beautiful, good"

    A bright and melodic Swahili name with a positive meaning, Zuwena is particularly popular in Tanzania and Uganda. It also appears in the title of a song by Tanaznian artist Diamond Platnumz.

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