Swahili Names, Meanings, and their History

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Abaasa (ah-BAH-sah)

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Abab (AH-bahb)

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Abaq (uh-BAHK)

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Abarr (uh-BAR)

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Abasi (ah-BAH-see)

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Abayomi (ah-bah-YOH-mee)

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Abdi (AHB-dee)

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Abdu (AB-doo)

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Abila (uh-bee-lah)

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Abu (AH-boo)

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Adal (AH-dahl)

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Adambara (uh-DAHM-bah-rah)

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