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.
The name Anza means "beginning" or "start."
Majestic
Luck
The name Bibihalima is of Swahili origin and means "a woman who is gentle and caring."
Wealth
Warrior
Joyful
To be great
Joyful
Divine
Gift of god
Ekaya means "home" or "house."
Faith
A variant of Emanuelle
Faila means "successful" or "fortunate."
Joy
Hadija means "early child" or "trustworthy" in Arabic.
May vary depending on the specific interpretation
Of Swahili origin origin.
Graceful or firm
Gift or blessing
One who is loved, Yahweh will protect
Friend
Jamina means "right hand" or "dove."
Hope
God is gracious
Funeral procession
Mighty
God
Youthful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Of African origin origin.
Rejoice
Perfection
Blossom
Gift
Little girl
Pure
Beautiful
Of historical or origin.
Graceful warrior
Chemistry
Silent
A variant of the Swahili word for
A variant of the Swahili word for
Born of fire
Beautiful
All powerful
Gift of god
Of khamoni is often associated with
