Swahili girl names center on positivity and warmth, often highlighting traits such as beauty or wisdom. Zuri (“beautiful”) or Amina (“trustworthy”) showcase the fluid blend of Bantu and Arabic languages. These monikers speak to a coastal heritage of storytelling and trade, forging an identity that’s both gentle and enduring. By selecting a Swahili baby girl name, parents pass on an uplifting worldview rooted in tradition.

Damani -

Wealth

Damari -

Warrior

Dashyia -

Joyful

Delani -

To be great

Diani -

Joyful

Diyonna -

Divine

Dnaya -

Gift of god

Emani -

Faith

Emanie -

A variant of Emanuelle

Ijanae -

May vary depending on the specific interpretation

Imanie -

Of Swahili origin origin.

Imara -

Graceful or firm

Iysha -

Gift or blessing

Jamani -

Friend

Jamyra -

Hope

Janaye -

God is gracious

Janazia -

Funeral procession

Jelani -

Mighty

Kabella -

Beautiful

Kamarah -

Beautiful

Kamaree -

Of African origin origin.

Kandie -

Blossom

Kania -

Gift

Kanyia -

Little girl

Karisa -

Pure

Kashanti -

Beautiful

Kayela -

Of historical or origin.

Kemani -

Graceful warrior

Kemia -

Chemistry

Kenae -

Silent

Kenia -

A variant of the Swahili word for

Kenija -

A variant of the Swahili word for

Keniyah -

Born of fire

Kenyana -

Beautiful

Kenyatta -

All powerful

Keyani -

Gift of god

Khamoni -

Of khamoni is often associated with

Kiasia -

And origin of kiasia are unclear

Kijana -

Young one

Kimara -

A powerful warrior

Kimarah -

Powerful warrior

Kimayah -

A variant of a combination of elements

Kimoni -

In swahili is not clearly defined in the available sources

Kimyah -

Of the name

Kyiara -

Beautiful

Laini -

Soft

Lakaia -

Intelligent

Lakaila -

Make it a popular choice for parents seeking a name that is both meaningful and beautiful

Lakenya -

To be content

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