Jabari
/ jah-BAH-ree /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇰🇪 Kenya
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Brave
Meaning & Etymology
Brave, mighty
From the Arabic jabbār, "powerful, mighty", adopted into Swahili along the East African coast.
Cultural Context
Brave, mighty
Etymology
Derived from the Swahili word jabari, meaning ‘brave’ or ‘mighty’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Volta-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Northeast Bantu > Swahili
In Swahili culture, the name Jabari is often given to boys to signify strength and courage, qualities that are highly valued in the community.
Symbolism
The name symbolises bravery and strength, embodying the virtues of a warrior or a leader.
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