27 Swahili Islam Girl Names with Meanings

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Name	Gender	Meaning
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
Nayah	Unisex	Good mother; Purpose; Aim
Safina	Unisex	A vessel; Ark; A collection of essays and poems
Maisha	Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Hidaya	Girl	Guidance; Beautiful
Kimara	Unisex	Rare beauty; Precious

Dunia	Girl	World; Kingdom; Universe
Farhiya	Unisex	Joyful, cheerful, and happy
Aamanee	Girl	Wishes; Faith; Peace
Kanisha	Girl	Beautiful; Favorite; Alive
Tabia	Girl	Talented
Kinaya	Unisex	Independence
Saphina	Girl	Collection of essays or poems; Vessel; Ark
Najia	Girl	Intimate friend; To survive; Offspring
Tahiya	Unisex	Greeting; Salutation; Security
Azma	Girl	Supreme; Intentional

Banou	Girl	Female; Lady; Princess
Barika	Girl	Bloom; Be successful; Foreign
Raila	Girl	Leader
Asali	Girl	Honey
Zuwena	Girl	Good; Small; Beautiful
Uhuru	Girl	Freedom
Imany	Girl	Faith

Infographic: Meaningful Swahili Islam Girl Names with Meanings

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Swahili Islam Girl Names with Meanings(infographic)

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