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Tayari

OriginSwahili
Meaning"prepared, ready"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Tayari

The sharp yet lively Tayari is a name of Swahili origin, notably used in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is adapted from the word for "ready, prepared", making this an aspirational name for someone who is ready for a challenge.

Tayari for boys

A unisex option, the name may also be used in India and Lebanon, derived from the Hindi taiyaar or taiyaaree or the Urdu tyari, also meaning "prepared" or "preparation".

Tayari for girls

The spirited and bright Tayari is a name of Swahili origin, notably used in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is adapted from the word for "ready, prepared", making this an aspirational name for someone who is either organized, ready for a challenge, or prepared to deal with anything as it arises.

Tayari is notably borne by writer Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage and Silver Sparrow.

The name may also be used as a gender neutral or masculine leaning option, in India and Lebanon, derived from the Hindi taiyaar or taiyaaree or the Urdu tyari, also meaning "prepared" or "preparation".

Pronounced tah-YAH-ree.

As of October 2026, Tayari ranked #10023 in US births in 2005 SSA, peaked at #5023 in 1973.

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