10 Beautiful Baby Girl Names with Swahili Meanings to Give Your Newborn Child

• While parents prefer English or exotic names for their daughters, there are many Swahili names with powerful meanings
• Taraji, Malaika and Amani are a few Swahili names that are not only cute but also have an important meaning that can shape a girl
• TUKO.co.ke has compiled a list of beautiful Swahili names that parents can consider for their baby girl

Naming a child is an essential exercise for couples or parents because a name is not just a term of identification.

Many parents take their time before choosing their newborn baby’s name because they want it to be perfect.

While some take the easy route and name their newborn after family members, celebrities or even favorite movie characters, others ponder the meaning of such names.

TUKO.co.ke looks at 10 adorable baby girl names with exceptional Swahili meanings that parents can consider for their baby.

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1. Zawadi

The name means gift, not in the sense of talent or God-given ability, but something unearned.

A couple who has welcomed a lot of joy after many months or years of trying may consider such a name for their daughter.

2. Imani

The beautiful name means faith and embodies a strong belief, either in a higher deity or in an outcome such as success or victory.

It can mean a couple’s desire to see positive outcomes, such as a more fulfilled life and the anticipation of even more incredible things in the future.

3. Amani

Some couples have experienced many challenges in their lives, perhaps even difficulties having children.

If they have a baby girl, whether they wanted a child after a long time or had the privilege of being a different gender, they may consider this name to show that they are at peace with the results.

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4. Malaika

It is not uncommon for babies at birth to be compared by many to angels because of their beauty and cuteness.

Many parents have considered this name for their baby girl(s), including Kenyan couple Diana Marua and Kevin Bahati, who chose the name for their child.

5. Sifa

Couples who are rooted in faith may name their daughter Sifa, which means praise and gratitude to God for giving them a child.

It could also be a statement that their child would always praise God, even in adversity.

6.Nyota

It simply means a star; the name is like a statement of a successful and exemplary girl.

While the name is used for celebrities and people in the spotlight, the name can mean someone who excels in many areas.

7. Nuru

It could be confused with Nyota, but Nuru, which means light, can mean a child who has brought a new dawn to her parents.

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It can also mean a leader or someone who gives direction to others and a helper in dark times. It is a person who brings joy and lights up one’s world because of his radiance.

8. Taraji

It is a unique name that contains two aspects: hope and faith, which can go hand in hand.

The name not only denotes a girl who creates expectation, but also, through faith, brings the expectation into manifestation.

9. Neema

According to Christians, they say they are blessed or have grace for something if they can perform a task without difficulty or much effort.

Since no parent wants their daughter to have a hard time, the name suggests someone who can perform tasks or exercises effectively and efficiently with less ease.

10. Toemaini

Being hopeful keeps people going, because where there is no hope, there is no expectation.

Tumaini is an encouraging name that embodies a strong belief in something more important and better in the future.

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11. Rehema

Sometimes people do not differentiate between Rehema and Neema but they differ in meaning.

The name means compassion and shows someone who has received compassion or is compassionate.

What are the best gender neutral names for your child?

In another exciting story, TUKO.co.ke highlights over 300 best gender neutral names ideal for your baby boy or girl.

Gender-neutral names were popular because there had been a drastic shift in the concept of gender.

The names highlighted in this category included Milan, which meant kind, loving and gracious.

Another name was Darian, which meant “protector of good,” and Jackie, which meant God is merciful.

Source: TUKO.co.ke