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.”
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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 notesIn 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."
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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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