Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Tanzanian names draw from Swahili, tribal languages, and Islamic traditions, reflecting the country’s cultural diversity. Names like Amani (peace) and Juma (born on Friday) often carry spiritual or life-related meanings. These names honor Tanzania’s unique cultural blend and linguistic richness.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha | Arusha: Tanzanian name meaning "dawn," gaining popularity for uniqueness. | Tanzanian | Girl | |
| Faraji | Faraji: Swahili name meaning "comfort," popular in East Africa. | Tanzanian | Boy | |
| Haki | Haki means "justice" in Swahili, popular in East Africa. | African, Kenyan, Swahili, Tanzanian | Boy | |
| Jakaya | Jakaya: Tanzanian name meaning "thankful," gaining popularity in East Africa. | Tanzanian | Boy | |
| Jama | Jama: Unisex African name symbolizing strength, resilience, and determination. | African, Kenyan, Somali, Tanzanian | Unisex | |
| Kagamee | Kagamee: Bantu name meaning "bringer of peace," unisex and unique. | Tanzanian | Unisex | |
| Kambi | Kambi: Unisex African name meaning "quiet" or "peaceful," symbolizing tranquility. | Tanzanian | Unisex | |
| Lasimba | Lasimba means "lion," symbolizing strength and majesty in Swahili culture. | Tanzanian | Unisex | |
| Lewa | Lewa: Swahili name meaning "beautiful," popular in East Africa. | African, East African, Kenyan, Swahili, Tanzanian | Unisex | |
| Lissu | Lissu: Tanzanian name meaning "joy," gaining popularity in Swahili regions. | Tanzanian | Girl | |
| Moshi | Moshi: Tanzanian unisex name meaning "smoke," gaining global popularity. | Tanzanian | Unisex | |
| Nestory | Nestory: Tanzanian name meaning "bringer of peace," traditionally male. | Tanzanian | Boy | |
| Shaba | Shaba: Unisex African name meaning "born on a Thursday." | Tanzanian | Unisex | |
| Simba | Simba means "lion" in Swahili, symbolizing strength and leadership. | African, Kenyan, Swahili, Tanzanian | Unisex | |
| Zareb | Zareb: Unique Swahili name meaning "protector" or "guardian" for boys. | African, Bantu, Kenyan, Swahili, Tanzanian | Boy | |
| Zuwena | Zuwena: Swahili name meaning "good" or "beautiful," symbolizing positivity. | Tanzanian | Girl | |
| Zuwena | Zuwena: Swahili name meaning "good" or "beautiful," symbolizing positivity. | Tanzanian | Girl |
