Swahili, also known by its native name Kiswahili, is the native language of the Swahili people, who are found primarily in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique (along the East African coast and adjacent litoral islands). It is a Bantu language, though Swahili has borrowed a number of words from foreign languages, particularly Arabic, but also words from Portuguese, English and German. Around forty percent of Swahili vocabulary consists of Arabic loanwords, including the name of the language (سَوَاحِلي sawāḥilī, a plural adjectival form of an Arabic word meaning 'of the coast'). The loanwords date from the era of contact between Arab slave traders and the Bantu inhabitants of the east coast of Africa, which was also the time period when Swahili emerged as a lingua franca in the region. The number of Swahili speakers, be they native or second-language speakers, is estimated to be approximately 200 million.
Neema is a swahili word which translate to Grace or Charm. It is mostly associated with the Grace of the Lord, Jesus Christ and used by the Christians.
Malaika is a girl's name of Swahili origin. Sweet and soulful, this gorgeous name means "angel." Whether you want to celebrate your faith or ancestral heritage, Malaika is an excellent choice for… Read more »
Ghali is a Muslim Boy name, and the associated lucky number is 1. It is an Arabic-originated name. Ghali name meaning is Expensive (Kiswahili).
Set baby on the path to a charmed life with this Swahili boy's name. Meaning "blessing," Barack also commands attention thanks to US president Barack Obama. It comes from the Swahili word baraka… Read more »
Aisha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "alive and well." Especially popular among Muslim families, Aisha was Muhammad's favorite wife, making this lovely name and its myriad… Read more »