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Uzuri

Quick answerUzuri is a Swahili name meaning "strength" or "power," derived from the Bantu linguistic root found in East African languages.

Swahili · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,105
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2023
Syllables3
OriginSwahili
LanguageSwahili
CultureEast African
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 22
Global rank#11,105

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Uzuri

Uzuri is a Swahili name meaning "strength" or "power," derived from the Bantu linguistic root found in East African languages.

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Etymology

Uzuri is a Swahili name meaning "strength" or "power," derived from the Bantu linguistic root found in East African languages. The name is used primarily among Swahili-speaking communities in Tanzania, Kenya, and other East African regions, with cultural significance in traditional and contemporary African naming practices.

Uzuri currently ranks #11,105 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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