Uhuru
Swahili · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Uhuru
Uhuru means "freedom" or "liberty" and derives from Swahili, a Bantu language spoken in East Africa.
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Etymology
Uhuru means "freedom" or "liberty" and derives from Swahili, a Bantu language spoken in East Africa. The name is primarily used in Swahili-speaking cultures, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania, and gained prominence during African independence movements in the mid-20th century.
Uhuru currently ranks #4,479 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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