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Swahili Names for Girls

Swahili is one of the most familiar African languages and cultures in the US, taught in many colleges and even some high school, and so Swahili baby names are of interest to anyone looking for African names for their children. our website's Swahili names for girls are collected here. Most familiar to Americans, of course, are names that are a spin on the Presidential Barack, but other Swahili names for girls familiar in the west include the Muslim Aisha and the celebrity-connected Zahara and Taraji. But there are still other Swahili girl names that may be of interest to the expectant parent or name lover.

Below, our complete list of Swahili girl names. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Harmony

Meaning: harmony

Origin:Word name
1428
Ahuli

Meaning: drum

Origin:Cherokee
4919
Rock Rock is a name of English origin and the mea...
Origin:Diminutive of Rocco
2446
Origin:Occupational word name
6505
Strummer

Meaning: one who strums (a stringed musical instrument)

Origin:English word name
8698
Techno

Meaning: relating to technology

Origin:Greek
0
Cello The meaning of Cello is 'little violone'. So...
Origin:Word name
2796
Fife

Meaning: place name

Origin:Scottish
9243
Bell

Meaning: ringer of the bell

Origin:English and Scottish occupational name
4983
Arabesque

Meaning: ornate design

Origin:Word name
4019
Reed

Meaning: red-haired

Origin:English
522
Lyric

Meaning: lyre

Origin:Greek
2273
Caprice

Meaning: impulsive change of mind

Origin:French from Italian
3034
Cadence

Meaning: rhythm, beat

Origin:Latin
1563
Opera Opera is a fascinating and odd name. The wor...
Origin:Word name
6591
Opera Opera is a fascinating and odd name. The wor...
Origin:Word name
6591
Symphony The name Symphony is a popular name and is t...
Origin:Word name
4065
Alto

Meaning: high

Origin:Latin
4676
Chord

Meaning: three musical notes played together

Origin:English word name
8159
Harp Harp is a pretty name that can be given to b...
Origin:Music name
5821