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Female Swahili Names: FFadhila Bountiful
Fadhili Aid, Favor
Fadiya One who redeems
Fahamu Intelligence
Fahari Magnificence
Faida Benefit, Gain
Faika Better
Faiza Successful, Victorious
Faizah Successful, Victorious
Fanaka Prosperity, Success
Fanana Resemble
Fanikia Prosperousness
Faraja Comfort, Relief
Farashuu Butterfly
Farasi Horse
Farida Exceptional, Unique
Farisi Able
Fasaha

Female Swahili Names: B-CBado Not ready
Badriya Like the moon
Bahari Something vast, Ocean
Bahati Luck, Fortune
Bahiya Beautiful
Bali On the contrary
Bamba Advice
Barke Blessing
Basha Action of God
Bashaam Wealthy
Bashira One who predicts good things to come
Basi Enough
Batuuli Young maiden
Baya Ugly
Bayyina Testament
Bebi Infant
Betoto Owl
Bia Home, Household
Biashara Tra

Swahili Names: FFadhili Aid, Favor, Comfort
Fahamu Intelligence
Fanana Resemble
Faraji Comfort
Farasi Horse
Fedha Silver, Money, Coin
Feruzi Turquoise
Fikiliza Fulfill, Bring about
Fikira Idea, Thought
Fumo Spear
Fupi Brief, Short

Female Swahili Names: DDabiku Offering
Dafina High worth
Dalila Gentleness, Her soul is gentle
Dalili Omen, Symbol
Damisi Happy, Gregarious
Dhakiya Smart
Dhambizao Their sins
Dhuriya Posterity
Dodo Plump and lovable
Ducha Small
Duni Small
Durah Pearl
Durra Pearl

Female Swahili Names: EEidi Festival
Enzi Power, might, sovereignty
Erevu Clever, Capable
Endesha Steer, Lead, Guide
Eshe Life
Etana Strong

Female Swahili Names: AAailyah Of the highest
Abiria Passenger
Abla Wild rose
Adhra An apology
Adila Justice
Adilah Justice
Adimu Unique, Rare
Adin Slender
Adla Justice
Afaafa Virtuous
Afifa Chaste
Afiya Wellness, Health
Afla Health
Afrika Africa
Afua Mercy, Protection
Afya Wellness, Health
Ahadi Promising
Aida Visitor, Returning
Aidah Visitor, Returning
Ainra Eternal power
Ajabu Amazement
Ajali

Swahili Names: BBaba Father
Babu Ancestor, grandfather
Bado Not ready, Not yet
Bahari Something vast, Ocean
Bali On the contrary
Balozi Consul, Ambassador
Bamba Advice
Baraka Blessing
Basi Enough
Betoto Owl
Biashara Trade, Business
Bilashi For no reason
Bin Son
Binadamu Son of Adam
Bonde Valley
Bopo Furrow, Groove
Bora Excellent
Bubujika Bubble out, Burst
Buibui Spider
Buruji Cast

Zulu NamesAbongameli            President
Amahle                   Beautiful ones
Amehlo                  Eyes
Andile                    The family is growing, The family is extended
Ayanda                  Augment the f

Female Yoruban NamesAbayomi I would have been rejoiced
Abeni                      We asked for her and we got her
Abike                       One born to be pampered
Abiku                      Short lived, One destined to die
Abimbola

Yoruban NamesAbayomi I would have been rejoiced
Abegunrin               One who walks with the ancestral spirit
Abeokuta                Under the rock
Abidemi                   During father's absence
Abike                      Born to be pampered
Abiku

Akan NamesAdofo              Brave warrior
Adom               Man
Agyei               Divine Messenger
Akyem             Nation
Amanhene       Paramount Chief
Ampah             Trust
Anansi             S

Tumbuka Names: South East AfricaMale Names
Nyamata       Boy
Sekulu           Grandfather

Female Names
Gogo             Grandmother
Sungwana     Girl
Tamara          Only girl

Names used by both Male and Female
Chimbwe          Hyena
ChiTumbuka     Language of
Chona              Cat
Enya

Luo Names: East AfricaName                     Meaning
Chieng                   Creator, Daylight
Dede                      Grasshopper
Gero                       Fierceness, Building
Imoo         &

Swahili Names: D-EDarweshi Holy
Elimu Knowledge
Endesha Steer, Guide
Etana Strong

Lugandan Names:UgandaBudde Night
Butannaziba Before the night
Buziba Deep water

Fumbe Cat

Gamyuka Second in command
Gunjo Wild cat

Kirabo Gift

Mirembe Peace

Ssanyu Joy

Twin Names
Babirye First born of twins
Isingoma First born of twins
Wasswa First born of twins

Kato Second born of twins
Nakato Second born of twins

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by *SeekHim, Aug 17, 2011, 7:03:53 PM
Literature / Characters & Settings / Historical / Settings

Abasi             Stoic, Stern
Abiria            Passenger
Adin              Ornamental
Afla               Health
Afua              Mercy, Protection
Ajabu            Amazement
Ajali              Destiny
Akida            Chief, Officer
Akili              Wisdom
Alama           Sign, Symbol
Alamisi          Thursday
Alasiri            Afternoon
Alfajiri           Dawn
Amali            Occupation
Amani           Desires
Amaziah        Unusual
Ambata         Embrace, Connect
Amiri            Officer, Leader
Amri             Power, Authority
Amwa          He is suckled
Anga             Sky, Weather
Angalia         Watch, Look at
Angaza         Look at, Illuminate
Anza             Begin
Asani            Rebellious
Asante          Thank you
Ashura          Tenth
Asili              Beginning
Asubuhi        Morning
Auni             Help, Assist
Azize            Powerful, Gorgeous
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Swahili Names: Aby *SeekHim

Literature / Characters & Settings / Historical / Settings

©2011-2013 *SeekHim

The Name Fiend is back!
This time she has a bunch of Swahili Names!

Notes
Swahili is a Bantu language spoken by various ethnic groups.

It serves as a national/official language for:
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
The Democratic Republic of the Congo.

~AlexisTheGreat23 Dec 16, 2012

i love swahili

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