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Tumaini vs Imani

TumainiImani
Meaning hope Faith
Origin swahili swahili
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation too-mah-EE-nee ee-MAH-nee
Syllables 4 3
Trend—Declining

Births by decade

DecadeTumainiImani
2020s 0 3,534
2010s 0 6,672
2000s 0 8,823
1990s 0 8,011
1980s 0 522
1970s 0 255

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').

What does Imani mean?

Swahili, 'faith,' borrowed from Arabic iman. It is one of the seven Kwanzaa principles (nguzo saba). Used for either sex, leaning feminine.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Tumaini and Imani?

Tumaini means hope (swahili origin), while Imani means Faith (swahili origin).