Swahili Root baby names

Names tagged with “Swahili Root” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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7 names

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Makaya
African
84
From Swahili, meaning 'grace' or 'beautiful'. A modern name with African roots gaining contemporary popularity.
Zyani
African
84
From Swahili origins, meaning 'graceful' or 'beautiful'. A modern name with African roots gaining contemporary popularity.
Zhalani
African
70
A modern African name, likely a creative blend combining Zha- with -lani, where lani relates to sky or heavens in Swahili traditions.
Amahni
African
62
A contemporary African name with roots in Swahili traditions, conveying grace and elegance with modern appeal.
Dazani
African
42
A modern African name, likely of Swahili origin, possibly related to meanings of water or flow in Bantu languages.
Mhazi
African
20
From Swahili, meaning 'brave' or 'courageous', reflecting virtues valued in East African cultures
Nyalah
African
11
From Swahili, meaning 'successful' or 'prosperous.' Modern invented name with pan-African roots.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024