Female and male first names : Tanzania.
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ARUSHA
FemaleStriking African name of Maasai origin, translating to 'the middle' or 'the central one', reflecting its geographical location in Tanzania and its historical significance within Maasai culture.
AZANIA
FemaleAfrican-origin name meaning "land of blacks," derived from the historic East African region of the same name.
BARUTI
MaleAfrican name from Tanzania that means "one who helps others.
CHALI
FemaleAfrican origin name from the Swahili culture, signifying calmness and peace; notable figures like Tanzania's first president Julius Nyerere bore this name.
JOZY
MaleRare, African-origin given name derived from the Swahili word 'joto', meaning 'fire'. Its interpretation varies culturally, often symbolizing strength or passion.
KHARLIE
FemaleUnique African name derived from "karibu," meaning welcome, embodying warmth and hospitality.
KISWA
FemaleAfrican-origin name from Swahili culture, popularized by the sacred Kiswa Cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca.
KIZA
FemaleAfrican name of Swahili origin meaning 'joy' or 'happiness', popularized by Tanzanian singer Kiza Magede.
LINDI
FemaleUnique and beautiful name of African origin from Tanzania, meaning "calm" or "peaceful".
MELALA
FemaleUncommon African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'to mix or blend', symbolizing harmony and balance.
NYERERE
MaleEast African male given name of Swahili origin meaning 'to struggle' or 'to fight', reflecting resilience and determination, popularized by Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere (1964-1985).
SHATRICE
FemaleCaptivating African female name meaning 'light' or 'shine' in Swahili, originating from Tanzania and reflecting the hope for positivity in one's future.
TANYIKA
FemaleUnique African name of Swahili origin, meaning "from Tanzania" and embodying the spirit of Africa.
TANZANIA
FemaleEast African female name derived from 'tembo' meaning elephant and 'nyasi' meaning land, translating to 'land of elephants'. It reflects Tanzania's rich culture and wildlife diversity.
TANZIE
FemaleUncommon yet significant African given name derived from the country Tanzania, meaning 'coast', and combining the words Tanza ('coast') and Nia ('birthplace').
ZALORA
FemaleAfrican origin, derived from Swahili 'zalora' meaning 'to dream', reflecting the cultural importance placed on dreams in Swahili culture.
ZANTASIA
FemaleCaptivating female name of African origin, derived from Zanzibar and combined with the English word "fantasy," evoking images of far-off lands and mystical realms.