noun

Zuri

Zuri (noun) means a unisex given name, popular in African and African American communities, meaning "good" or "beautiful" in Swahili. Example: “They named their daughter Zuri after visiting Tanzania.”

noun

A unisex given name, popular in African and African American communities, meaning "good" or "beautiful" in Swahili.

"They named their daughter Zuri after visiting Tanzania."

"Zuri is a fitting name for a child, given its meaning."

How to use Zuri

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA first name taken from a Swahili word meaning good or beautiful.

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Swahili word zuri, meaning "good" or "beautiful."

Origin: Swahili

Rhymes for Zuri

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Zuri” mean?

The word “Zuri” means a unisex given name, popular in African and African American communities, meaning "good" or "beautiful" in Swahili. In plain terms, a first name taken from a Swahili word meaning good or beautiful.

How do you use “Zuri” in a sentence?

Here is “Zuri” used in a sentence: “They named their daughter Zuri after visiting Tanzania.”

What part of speech is “Zuri”?

“Zuri” is a noun.

Where does the word “Zuri” come from?

The word “Zuri” comes from Swahili. Borrowed directly from the Swahili word zuri, meaning "good" or "beautiful.".

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