34 Swahili Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Amina	Girl	Honest; Trustworthy; Safe; Protected
Amiri	Boy	Kingdom; Royal; Tree top; Prince
Asha	Girl	Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist
Ashanti	Girl	Warlike; Gratitude
Amya	Girl	Night rain; Beloved; The end; Pleasant place; Trusted by God
Asani	Boy	Rebellious
Adia	Girl	A gift; Queen; Given by God; Nobleness; Nobility; Wide justice
Asante	Boy	Thank you; Warlike
Askari	Boy	Soldier; Military
Ahmani	Unisex	Peace; Wishes

Aamani	Girl	Peace; Wishes
Amri	Boy	My command; One who enlivens a place; One who lives a long life
Azizi	Boy	Beloved; Precious one; Treasure; Valuable
Amavi	Unisex	We love; I loved; Love life
Abdu	Boy	Servant or worshipper of God
Andwele	Boy	God brings me
Ausha	Girl	Cause to examine; Cause to inspect
Aamanee	Girl	Wishes; Faith; Peace
Ahadi	Girl	Promise; One; Unique; Matchless
Abedi	Boy	Worshipper

Amne	Girl	Safe; Secure
Ajira	Unisex	To employ; Courtyard; Name of a snake priest
Amana	Unisex	Rain; Vegetables; Honest; Faithful; Loyal
Amani	Unisex	Hope; Wishes; Aspirations; Peace; Faith
Amany	Unisex	Hope; Fancy; Wish; Peace
Amari	Unisex	Promised by God; Courage; Moon; Gracious; Immortal; Surplus; Long-lived
Anasa	Girl	Joy
Asanis	Boy	Rebel; a clear and modest person
Athumani	Boy	The third Khalifa
Azma	Girl	Supreme; Intentional

Atiena	Girl	Guardian of the night
Asali	Girl	Honey
Ashura	Boy	Ten
Arafa	Unisex	To know; Knowledgeable

Infographic: Top Swahili Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Swahili Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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