unisex name · swahili origin
Tumaini
/ too-mah-EE-nee /
Meaning
Tumaini means hope (swahili).
Gender
Unisex
Origin
swahili
Pronunciation
too-mah-EE-nee
What does Tumaini mean?
A Swahili name meaning 'hope, wish', from Arabic 'tami'a' ('to desire'). Flag: used for both sexes. Swahili 'tumaini' denotes a confident hope (versus the more tentative 'taraji').
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tumaini mean?
Tumaini means hope. A Swahili name meaning 'hope, wish', from Arabic 'tami'a' ('to desire'). Flag: used for both sexes. Swahili 'tumaini' denotes a confident hope (versus the more tentative 'taraji').
What is the origin of the name Tumaini?
Tumaini is of swahili origin.
How do you pronounce Tumaini?
Tumaini is pronounced “too-mah-EE-nee.”
Is Tumaini a boy or a girl name?
Tumaini is most commonly used as a unisex name.
What names are similar to Tumaini?
Names similar to Tumaini include Amani, Bahati, Baraka, Imani.
What names go well with Tumaini?
swahili names that pair well with Tumaini include Zuri, Imani, Nia, Amani, Sanaa.