This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Swahili.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Adia f Igede, SwahiliMeans "queen" in Igede and "(valuable) gift" in Swahili, from Hausa
adia "gift".
Boma m & f SwahiliMeaning "fort or enclosure". The word actually originates from Swahili and is traditionally known as an enclosure, a stockade or fort used to protect people's livestock (usually sheep and cattle).
Chuki f & m SwahiliMeans "born during a time of hatred" in Swahili.
Faisa f SwahiliSwahili/Arabic, meaning successful/victorious
Kaskazi f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "north wind" or "hot season, summer".
Kibafupia f SwahiliThe name originates from the Swahili words Kibali "acceptance" and Fupi "low". The combination of words combine to make the phrase, "to accept being low", referencing the people in Swahili countries who are poor or lack education... [
more]
Kijana m & f Swahili, African American (Modern)Means "young person" in Swahili. This is the nickname of American football player Kenneth Leonard 'Ki-Jana' Carter (1973-), given to him by his mother, who was inspired by a minor character in the movie
Shaft in Africa (1973).
Kimya f SwahiliMeans "silent" in Swahili. This is the name of musician Kimya Dawson.
Majani f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "leaves (of a plant)".
Makini m & f SwahiliMeans "of good character" or "strength of character" in Swahili.
Nashipie f SwahiliThis is a Maasai name given to young girls, meaning "joy"
Nelah f Swahili (Rare)Gift with purpose. Composition if Nia (meaning purpose) and Nala (meaning gift)
Nigesa f SwahiliMeans "born during the harvest season" in Swahili.
Rua m & f Swahiliused mainly among swahili community for both boys and girls. ... [
more]
Safari f & m Swahili, Bantu, American (Modern, Rare)Means "journey" in Swahili, from Arabic سَفَر
(safar). It is commonly used by Eastern Bantus in Kenya, given to babies born when traveling or given in reference to a lot of traveling by a relative... [
more]
Sarafina f SwahiliApparently means "bright star" in Swahili. The name might be best known from the South African musical "Sarafina!" Also, the name is often easily confused with the Hebrew name
Seraphina, but despite looking similar in appearance, both names clearly have completely different etymologies.
Sauti f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "voice, noise".
Shida m & f Swahili, PersianThe name is originated from Arabic language meaning horrible, suffering, hardness or struggles
Tisa m & f SwahiliMeans "nine" in Swahili. It is often given to the ninth-born child.
Udeera f SwahiliUdeera was a baby born in the covenant of kings in africa she went through trials and tribulations growing up , stories told that god helped her throughout hard times and starvation.... [
more]
Umoja f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "unity, harmony".
Wamwema m & f Swahili (Modern, Rare)A Christian surname with swahili origin that mean belonging to the one that is good. Belonging to God who is the only one that is good.