Jahari
Swahili · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jahari
The name 'Jahari' is of Swahili origin, meaning "jewel" or "precious stone," derived from the Arabic word *jāhir* (جَاهِر) meaning "apparent" or "jewel." It is primarily used in East African cultures, particularly within Swahili-speaking communities, and is also found among African-American families, though it lacks specific religious or historical prominence.
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Etymology
The name 'Jahari' is of Swahili origin, meaning "jewel" or "precious stone," derived from the Arabic word *jāhir* (جَاهِر) meaning "apparent" or "jewel." It is primarily used in East African cultures, particularly within Swahili-speaking communities, and is also found among African-American families, though it lacks specific religious or historical prominence.
Jahari currently ranks #1,666 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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