51 Swahili Islam Baby Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mohamed	Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility; Commendable; Praised
Imani	Girl	Faith; Belief
Zahara	Girl	Bright; Brilliance; Flower
Niyah	Unisex	Mourning; Purpose; Aim; Intention
Melek	Girl	Angel
Malaika	Girl	Angel
Lulu	Girl	Pearl; Famous warrior; Light; Precious; Peaceful
Kiah	Girl	God gives strength; A new beginning; Little wise one; Dawn; Fom the beautiful place
Neema	Girl	Divine grace; Born during a prosperous time; Famous; Grace
Baraka	Boy	Blessings

Nayah	Unisex	Good mother; Purpose; Aim
Safina	Unisex	A vessel; Ark; A collection of essays and poems
Maisha	Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Emonie	Unisex	Faith
Hidaya	Girl	Guidance; Beautiful
Ahmani	Unisex	Peace; Wishes
Amri	Boy	My command; One who enlivens a place; One who lives a long life
Hidayah	Girl	Guidance
Kimara	Unisex	Rare beauty; Precious
Dunia	Girl	World; Kingdom; Universe

Seif	Boy	Sword
Abdu	Boy	Servant or worshipper of God
Farhiya	Unisex	Joyful, cheerful, and happy
Hamadi	Boy	One who is Praised
Juma	Boy	Friday-born; Week
Aamanee	Girl	Wishes; Faith; Peace
Kanisha	Girl	Beautiful; Favorite; Alive
Tabia	Girl	Talented
Sifa	Unisex	He will add; Praise
Kinaya	Unisex	Independence

Julani	Unisex	Strength and bravery
Saphina	Girl	Collection of essays or poems; Vessel; Ark
Najia	Girl	Intimate friend; To survive; Offspring
Riziki	Unisex	Daily bread; Subsistence; Blessings from God
Tahiya	Unisex	Greeting; Salutation; Security
Ibrahim	Boy	Father of many
Abedi	Boy	Worshipper
Azma	Girl	Supreme; Intentional
Banou	Girl	Female; Lady; Princess
Barika	Girl	Bloom; Be successful; Foreign

Nasra	Boy	Helper; Support
Raila	Girl	Leader
Thimba	Boy	Lion hunter
Asali	Girl	Honey
Fadhili	Boy	Kindness; Favour
Zuwena	Girl	Good; Small; Beautiful
Uhuru	Girl	Freedom
Zuberi	Boy	One who is strong
Arafa	Unisex	To know; Knowledgeable
Zanzibar	Unisex	Black coast

Imany	Girl	Faith

Infographic: Trendy Swahili Islam Baby Names with Meanings

Baby names have come a long way across centuries. They are not just limited to the conventional classics, natural elements, religious motifs, or human values — they can be inspired by popular culture, literature, famous personalities, and even aesthetic subcultures. To determine what kind of names you like best, dive into our infographic containing Swahili Islam Baby Names with Meanings.

Swahili Islam Baby Names with Meanings(infographic)

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