100 Dog Names

Want to honor Swahili traditions? Naming your dog is a unique way to do it! Our list of Swahili dog names contains lots of options to consider!
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Nuru
Means bright light for your pet with bright eyes
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Simba
Brave and strong pet like the lion
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Kali
Means fierce just like your energetic and lively pet
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Mei
For a lovely and pretty pet
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Kula
Means the best
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Nzuri
Means good or great
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Faraji
Suits a pet who gives you comfort
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Safi
Means clean
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Imani
Means belief or trust for your loyal pet
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Zalika
Means born to royalty for your pet of noble birth
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Ghali
For a precious and priceless pet
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Yafeu
An Egyptian name for a bold and courageous pet
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Zee
For an aged pet
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Rahisi
Means easy
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Karibu
Means welcome for a friendly pet who welcomes visitors
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Haraka
Means fast for a swift pet
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Uche
Consider this Nigerian name for a quite pet who is always lost in deep thoughts
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Vuyiswam
A name of South African origin meaning ‘gift from God’
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Kiboko
Refers to a hippopotamus for your huge and plump pet
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Amani
For your peaceful pet
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Zuwena
Means good
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Giza
Means darkness for a pet with a dark coat
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Chumvi
Means salt for your old pet
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Waseme
Means let them talk for a pet who loves attention
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Chafu
Means dirty for your pet who loves to play with dirt
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Sasa
Means now
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Ndefu
Suits your pet with long hair
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Kamili
Means perfect
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Fupi
Means short
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Kuku
Refers to a chicken for a pet who’s nervous and timid
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Buluu
Refers to color blue
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Mpya
Means brand new
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Maisha
Means life for a loveable pet
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Jina
Refers to a child
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Leo
Means lion for a bold and ferocious pet
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Mbogo
Means a buffalo for your strong pet
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Akina
Perfect name for your pet who is your inseparable friend
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Uje
Means happiness among the Nigerian Igarra community, perfect for your ever smiling pet
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Maji
Means to leave
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Shupavu
Suits a brave and powerful pet
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Soni
For your shy pet
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Asante
Means thank you
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Shujaa
Means courageous
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Kumi
Means ten
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Zaire
Refers to a river that swallows other rivers, former name of Democratic Republic of Congo
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Johari
Refers to jewel for a valuable pet
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Raziya
Means pleasant for your good-natured pet
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Nyepesi
Means lightweight
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Bali
Means on the contrary, for a mischievous pet
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Nyeusi
Mean black
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Kuaminika
For a trustworthy pet
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Poa
For a calm and peaceful pet
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Moto
Means fire for a fierce and fiery pet
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Tamu
Means sweet and delightful
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Jaa
Means full for a huge pet
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Kamaria
Refers to moonlight for a pet with a shiny coat
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Kesi
Means trouble for a naughty pet
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Wandile
Means ‘you’re extra’ in Zulu, fits a pet who loves to put on a show
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Ngumu
Means hard
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Chita
Means food for a fulfilling pet
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Sumaki
Refers to fish for a swift pet
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Eshe
Means life for your healthy pet
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Tulivu
For a calm and peaceful pet
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Semi
Means to speak
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Kanoni
Means a little bird for a free-spirited pet
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Kidogo
For a small-sized pet
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Kifaru
Refers to rhino for your huge pet who is suspicious of strangers
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Salama
Suits a healthy pet
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Malkia
Means a queen
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Kwaheri
Means goodbye
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Juni
For a pet born in June
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Jambo
Means hello