All about the name UHURU

Meaning, origin, history.

Uhuru is a Swahili name of African origin, meaning 'freedom' in English. It is often used as both a given name and a surname. The name Uhuru gained prominence globally following its adoption by the first female president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta.

See also

English
Kenya

Popularity of the name UHURU since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"Between 1970 and 1973, there were a total of 28 children named Uhuru born annually, with the highest number of births occurring in 1971."