Swahili Names For Boys, Meanings, and their History

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Abaasa (ah-BAH-sah)

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Abaq (uh-BAHK)

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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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Abu (AH-boo)

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Aden (AY-dən)

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Adhibu (ah-dee-BOO)

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Adima (ah-DEE-mah)

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Afzun (Af-zun)

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Ahyan (ah-YAHN)

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