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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.

Allegro

Meaning: brisk, sprightly

Origin:Italian
4279
Manzie Manzie is an American name, and it's given t...
Origin:Music name
16811
Duet

Meaning: music for two

Origin:Latin
15721
Diva

Meaning: goddess

Origin:Latin
2030
Zimri

Meaning: my music, my praise

Origin:Hebrew
514
Gig Gig is predominately a name given to boys. I...
Origin:English slang word
5989
Origin:Musical name
4744
Canary

Meaning: small bird

Origin:English
2783
Ramone A name of Spanish origin, the meaning of Ram...
Origin:Musical name
3247
Rhapsody Rhapsody is a name common among the female g...
Origin:French, musical term
3529
Minuet The name Minuet comes from a predominantly F...
Origin:French, dance term
3604
Tango

Meaning: touch

Origin:Spanish
3700
Cadenza Cadenza is a name of Italian origin. The mea...
Origin:Italian, musical term
3979
Mozart Mozart is a Boy's name. The name originated ...
Origin:German musical name
4344
Clarion Webster's English dictionary might define th...
Origin:Music name
4397
Toccata The meaning of Toccata is to touch or the ar...
Origin:Italian, musical term
8058
Sonatina Sonatina is a very unusual and unique name t...
Origin:Italian, musical term
8468
Piano Piano is originated in the Italian language....
Origin:Italian
19739
Piano Piano is originated in the Italian language....
Origin:Music name
8640
Marimba Marimba is a name most often christened for ...
Origin:Spanish, Music name
9732