Niasha

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nee-AH-sha'nee-AH-sha'3 syllables
πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺSwahili
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MEANING

PurposeAim

ORIGIN

East African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Swahili verb 'kusudi,' meaning 'to intend' or 'to aim.'

CULTURAL NOTES

Names with positive meanings such as purpose and aim are often given to girls in Swahili-speaking regions.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Swahili names have been used historically in the coastal regions of East Africa, influenced by Arabic and indigenous languages.

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