Names that mean Peace.
Calm waters and quiet blessings. — 278 names across 15 peoples.
Aafiyagirl“Health, safety, peace, and well-being.”Hausa · /ah-fee-YAH/Aaminagirl“Arabic-derived: faithful, trustworthy, and protected; a gentle blessing of security”Somali · /aa-MEE-na/Abdesselamboy“Servant of Peace (al-Salam).”Wolof · /ab-des-seh-LAM/Abdisalamboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Source of Peace”Somali · /ab-dee-sa-LAM/Abdou Salamboy“Servant of the Source of Peace”Fulani · /ab-doo sah-LAHM/Abdoul Latifboy“A beautiful expression of devoted service to God, understood as “servant of the Gentle One.””Fulani · /ab-DOOL la-TEEF/Abdul Latifboy“Servant of the Gentle, Kind, or Subtle One.”Fulani · /ab-dool la-TEEF/Abdulatifboy“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”Hausa · /ab-dool-ah-TEEF/Abdullatifboy“Servant of the Gentle and Kind God”Fulani · /ab-dool-la-TEEF/Abdulsalamboy“A servant of peace and well-being”Hausa · /ab-dool-sah-LAM/Abronomagirl“A gentle, graceful child, like a dove”Akan · /ah-broh-NOH-mah/Adetutugirl“The crown is cool, calm, or peaceful.”Yoruba · /ah-deh-TOO-too/Adunboy or girl“Sweetness; a gentle and delightful nature”Yoruba · /ah-DOON/Ahotoboy or girl“Peace, comfort, and a settled heart”Akan · /ah-HOH-toh/Akinremiboy“A strong and dependable child who brings comfort after hardship”Yoruba · /ah-KEEN-reh-mee/Akudogirl“Wealth and peace”Igbo · /ah-KOO-doh/Alafiaboy or girl“Peace and a life of well-being”Yoruba · /ah-lah-FEE-ah/Amanboy or girl“Peace and security”Amharic · /AH-mahn/Amaniboy or girl“Peace; wishes.”Luganda · /a-MAH-nee/Amaniboy or girl“Arabic-derived through Swahili: peace, safety, and security”Swahili · /ah-MAH-nee/Aminagirl“A trustworthy child who brings a sense of peace”Hausa · /ah-MEE-na/Aminciboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa: peace and mutual trust, a heartfelt wish for a peaceful life”Hausa · /ah-MIN-chee/Angeliquegirl“Like an angel; gentle and radiant”Lingala · /ahn-zheh-LEEK/Anisagirl“A warm-hearted daughter who brings companionship and comfort”Hausa · /ah-NEE-sa/Asiyagirl“Arabic-derived: one who brings comfort and healing”Hausa · /ah-SEE-yah/Asomdwoegirl“Peace, harmony, and a calm, gracious spirit”Akan · /ah-som-JWEH/Balikuddembeboy or girl“Those who have brought peace; a hopeful name celebrating harmony after difficulty.”Luganda · /bah-lee-koo-DDEM-beh/Bariragirl“A girl known for goodness, devotion, and a gentle character”Hausa · /bah-REE-rah/Barnabasboy“A source of encouragement and comfort to others”Amharic · /BAR-na-bas/Baxnaanboy“Somali: welfare, comfort, well-being, or prosperity.”Somali · /bakh-NAAN/Bilalboy“Arabic-derived; a name associated with freshness, water, and a gentle presence”Swahili · /bee-LAHL/Blandinegirl“Gentle and kind-hearted”Lingala · /blan-DEEN/Cabdisalaamboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Source of Peace”Somali · /ab-dee-sa-laam/Cabdisalaanboy“Arabic-derived: servant of the Source of Peace”Somali · /ab-dee-sah-LAAN/Cawlboy“Graceful, swift, and gentle in spirit”Somali · /OW-l/Cherekagirl“Moon — a bright, gentle name associated with beauty and light”Amharic · /chuh-ruh-KAH/Clemencegirl“Merciful, gentle, and forgiving”Lingala · /kleh-MAHNS/Clementinegirl“Merciful; mild; gentle”Lingala · /KLEM-en-teen/Comfortboy or girl“A source of comfort and consolation”Shona · /KUM-fert/Consolatagirl“Consolation and comfort”Luganda · /kon-soh-LAH-tah/Cudbigirl“Cushitic/Somali — cotton; a gentle, soft image”Somali · /KOOD-bee/Dalalgirl“Arabic-derived: charm, grace, and gentle appeal”Hausa · /DAH-lal/Daluxoloboy“Bringer or creator of peace”Xhosa · /dah-loo-KSOH-loh/Dayaxboy or girl“A child who brings the gentle beauty of moonlight”Somali · /DAH-yahkh/Ddembeboy or girl“Peace or freedom/liberty.”Luganda · /DDEM-beh/Duduzilegirl“One who brings comfort and reassurance”Zulu · /doo-doo-ZEE-leh/Dzikamaiboy“Calmness and peace”Shona · /dzee-kah-MYE/Ezeudoboy“King of peace”Igbo · /eh-zeh-OO-doh/Farajaboy or girl“Comfort and relief after difficult times”Swahili · /fa-RAH-ja/Farajiboy“A source of comfort and relief”Swahili · /fa-RAH-jee/Firdawsigirl“Paradise; a life filled with beauty and peace”Amharic · /feer-DAW-see/Ghafurboy“Merciful, forgiving, and gentle-hearted”Swahili · /gha-FOOR/Godfreyboy“God's peace”Luganda · /GOD-free/Hakuriboy or girl“Indigenous Hausa — Patience and calm endurance”Hausa · /hah-KOO-ree/Halimboy“Patient, gentle, and forbearing”Fulani · /ha-LEEM/Halimboy“A gentle, patient, and even-tempered man”Hausa · /hah-LEEM/Halimboy“Gentle, patient, and compassionate”Swahili · /ha-LEEM/Halimboy“A gentle person who responds with patience”Wolof · /hah-LEEM/Halimboy“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”Yoruba · /ha-LEEM/Halimagirl“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”Amharic · /ha-LEE-mah/Halimagirl“Patient, gentle, and kind-hearted”Fulani · /ha-LEE-mah/Halimagirl“A gentle, patient, and kind-hearted daughter”Hausa · /ha-LEE-mah/Halimagirl“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”Lingala · /hah-LEE-mah/Halimagirl“Arabic-derived: gentle and patient”Somali · /ha-LEE-ma/Halimagirl“A gentle, patient, and compassionate woman”Swahili · /ha-LEE-mah/Halimagirl“A gentle and patient woman”Wolof · /hah-LEE-mah/Halimagirl“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”Yoruba · /ha-LEE-ma/Halimatugirl“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”Yoruba · /ha-lee-MA-too/Hanaangirl“Tender, compassionate, and gentle”Somali · /ha-NAAN/Hannagirl“Grace, kindness, and a gentle spirit”Amharic · /HAN-nah/Hilmiboy“Arabic-derived: forbearing, patient, and gentle”Somali · /HIL-mee/Hilmiboy“Patient, gentle, and forbearing”Swahili · /HIL-mee/Inuwaboy“Indigenous Hausa: shade and shelter, a warm wish that a child will bring comfort and protection”Hausa · /in-OO-wah/Islamboy“Devotion and submission to God, with associations of peace and wholeness”Amharic · /iss-LAHM/Ismailboy“God hears, offering comfort and confidence that prayers are received”Amharic · /iss-mah-EEL/Itunuboy or girl“Comfort and consolation”Yoruba · /ee-too-NOO/Itunuoluwaboy or girl“God’s comfort”Yoruba · /ee-too-noo-oh-LOO-wah/Jabirboy“One who brings comfort and helps make things whole”Amharic · /JAH-beer/Jabirboy“A compassionate person who brings comfort and healing”Wolof · /JAH-bir/Jafariboy“A gentle stream of goodness”Swahili · /jah-FAH-ree/Jannatgirl“A child who brings the peace and joy of paradise”Amharic · /JAN-nat/Jonahboy“A dove; a gentle name symbolizing peace and hope”Zulu · /JOH-nah/Juwairiyagirl“A cherished young woman with a gentle and dignified spirit”Amharic · /joo-WAY-ree-yah/Kassahunboy“A precious blessing and source of comfort”Amharic · /kah-sah-HOON/Kersaboy or girl“A gentle virtue-name associated with good character, respect, and honorable conduct.”Wolof · /KER-sa/Khadiijogirl“Arabic-derived: gentle and patient”Somali · /kha-dee-jo/Khethukuthulaboy“Choose peace.”Zulu · /kheh-too-koo-TOO-lah/Ladiifboy“Gentle, kind, and gracious”Somali · /la-DEEF/Ladiifagirl“A gentle, kind, and gracious woman”Somali · /la-DEE-fa/Lailagirl“Arabic-derived: night; a poetic name associated with beauty and the calm of night”Hausa · /LAY-lah/Lailagirl“Arabic-derived: the night; a poetic name associated with beauty and calm”Swahili · /LAY-la/Lamineboy“A gentle and devoted man”Wolof · /lah-MEEN/Latifboy“Gentle, kind, and gracious”Fulani · /la-TEEF/Latifboy“Arabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-hearted”Hausa · /lah-TEEF/Latifboy“Arabic-derived: kind, gentle, and gracious”Swahili · /la-TEEF/Latifagirl“Gentle, kind, and gracious”Fulani · /la-TEE-fah/Latifagirl“Gentle and kind; a name associated with softness and gracious character”Luganda · /la-TEE-fa/Latifagirl“Arabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-hearted”Hausa · /lah-TEE-fah/Latifagirl“Arabic-derived: gentle, kind, and gracious”Swahili · /la-TEE-fa/Lulamaboy or girl“Peaceful, calm and gentle”Xhosa · /loo-LAH-mah/Lulamileboy or girl“One who has found peace”Xhosa · /loo-lah-MEE-leh/Lutfiboy“Gentle, kind, and gracious in character”Wolof · /LOOT-fee/Luxoloboy“Peace and calm”Xhosa · /luh-CLICK-oh-loh/Maremegirl“A classic Wolof-Senegalese woman’s name, gentle and dignified”Wolof · /mah-REM/Mayanjaboy“Lakes or broad waters — a calm name connected with Uganda’s many lakes”Luganda · /mah-YAHN-jah/Maysuungirl“A graceful and lovely child with a gentle presence”Somali · /may-soon/Mirembeboy or girl“Peace—a gentle name expressing harmony and calm.”Luganda · /mee-REM-beh/Mthunziboy“A place of shelter, rest, and protection”Xhosa · /MTOON-zee/Mthuthuzeliboy“One who brings comfort”Xhosa · /m-too-too-ZEH-lee/Munyaradziboy“Comforter; one who brings comfort”Shona · /moo-nyah-RAH-dzee/Muziwokuthulaboy“Home/homestead of peace.”Zulu · /moo-zee-woh-koo-TOO-lah/Mweziboy or girl“The moon—gentle light in the night sky”Swahili · /MWEH-zee/Mxolisiboy“One who brings peace or forgiveness”Zulu · /m-khoh-LEE-see/Mziwoxoloboy“Home of peace—a peaceful and welcoming presence”Xhosa · /m-zee-woh-KHOH-loh/Nabadboy or girl“Peace and harmony”Somali · /NAH-bad/Nabisagirl“A traditional Baganda girl’s name with a gentle, distinctive sound and ancestral resonance.”Luganda · /nah-BEE-sah/Naciimboy“Arabic-derived: bliss, comfort, ease, well-being, or a life of pleasure.”Somali · /na-CEEM/Naciimagirl“Arabic-derived: blessed ease, happiness, and spiritual comfort”Somali · /nah-CHEE-ma/Nadiagirl“Tender-hearted and gentle”Swahili · /NAH-dee-ah/Naeemboy“Ease, comfort, bliss, prosperity, or felicity.”Hausa · /na-EEM/Nahomboy“Comfort and consolation”Amharic · /NAH-hom/Naimboy“Comfort, ease, and a life filled with well-being”Fulani · /NAH-eem/Naimboy“Blessed with peace and happiness”Swahili · /NAH-eem/Naimagirl“Peaceful, gentle, and blessed with well-being”Wolof · /N-EYE-mah/Namagembegirl“Peaceful; a hopeful name wishing a girl a life of peace and harmony.”Luganda · /nah-mah-GEHM-beh/Namazzigirl“Water — a gentle, life-giving name”Luganda · /nah-MAH-tsee/Namirembegirl“Peace and lasting harmony—a graceful name expressing the honor of a life lived well.”Luganda · /nah-mee-REHM-beh/Naseemboy“Gentle breeze; zephyr.”Hausa · /na-SEEM/Nasmagirl“Arabic-derived; a gentle, refreshing breeze”Somali · /NAS-ma/Nasmagirl“Arabic-derived feminine name meaning “breeze” or “gentle breath of wind.””Swahili · /NAS-mah/Nassimagirl“Gentle breeze; a name suggesting freshness and calm”Fulani · /nah-SEE-mah/Nassimagirl“Breeze, especially a gentle or fresh breeze; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”Wolof · /nah-SEE-mah/Nduduzoboy“Comfort and consolation”Zulu · /n-doo-DOO-zoh/Nenegirl“A gentle, cherished family name traditionally associated with affection and tenderness”Wolof · /NEH-neh/Nkasiobigirl“Comfort of the heart”Igbo · /n-kah-see-oh-bee/Nnamirembegirl“Peace; a peaceful one”Luganda · /nah-mee-REM-beh/Nokuthulagirl“Mother of peace.”Xhosa · /noh-koo-TOO-lah/Nokuthulagirl“Peace, calm, and gentleness”Zulu · /noh-koo-TOO-lah/Nokuzolagirl“Peaceful, gentle, and composed”Zulu · /noh-koo-ZOH-lah/Nomondegirl“Patient, calm and gentle”Xhosa · /noh-MON-deh/Nomsagirl“Kind-hearted, gentle and caring”Xhosa · /NOM-sah/Nontuthuzelogirl“A source of comfort and reassurance”Xhosa · /nohn-too-too-ZEH-loh/Nothulagirl“With peace; peaceful one”Zulu · /noh-TOO-lah/Noxologirl“A peaceful and gentle presence”Xhosa · /noh-KOH-loh/Noxologirl“Mother of peace; one who brings reconciliation”Zulu · /noh-KHOH-loh/Nuhuboy“Rest and comfort”Luganda · /NOO-hoo/Nuuxboy“The Arabic form of Noah, a prophetic name associated with perseverance and comfort”Somali · /NOOH/Nyamudzaigirl“Comfort; console; bring reassurance.”Shona · /nyah-moo-DZAI/Nyaradzaigirl“Comfort; consolation; one who brings reassurance.”Shona · /nyah-rah-DZAH-ee/Nyaradzogirl“Comfort, peace, and reassurance”Shona · /nyah-rah-DZOH/Oliverboy“Olive tree; by association, peace.”Luganda · /OL-ih-ver/Olivierboy“Olive tree; symbol of peace”Lingala · /oh-lee-VYEH/Oluwapelumiboy or girl“A child who carries the comfort and promise of God's presence”Yoruba · /oh-loo-wah-peh-LOO-mee/Onwaboy or girl“Moon, a gentle name associated with light and calm nights”Igbo · /OHN-wah/Patiencegirl“Steadfast patience and a calm, enduring spirit”Luganda · /PAY-shens/Patiencegirl“English Christian virtue name expressing endurance and calm strength; used by Hausa Christians”Hausa · /PAY-shens/Paulinegirl“Humble, gentle, and grounded”Lingala · /poh-LEEN/Peacegirl“Peace, harmony, and a calming presence”Luganda · /pees/Peaceboy or girl“English Christian virtue name expressing peace and harmony; used by Hausa Christians”Hausa · /PEES/Phumlagirl“Rest and peace”Xhosa · /POOM-lah/Phumlagirl“Rest; rest peacefully.”Zulu · /POOM-lah/Phumlaniboy“Rest; be at peace.”Xhosa · /poom-LAH-nee/Phumlaniboy“Rest; one who rests.”Zulu · /poom-LAH-nee/Phumzilegirl“She has rested; peace has come”Xhosa · /poom-ZEE-leh/Phumzilegirl“Has rested; is at rest.”Zulu · /poom-ZEE-leh/Qamarboy or girl“Gentle and luminous like the moon”Somali · /QA-mar/Qamarboy or girl“Moonlight—soft, calm, and beautiful”Swahili · /KAH-mar/Radhiagirl“Content, joyful, and at peace”Swahili · /RAH-dhee-ah/Raghadgirl“A life of comfort, happiness, and abundance (Arabic-derived)”Somali · /RA-ghad/Rahagirl“Joy, comfort, and a peaceful presence”Swahili · /RAH-ha/Rahafgirl“Delicate, fine, or gentle.”Somali · /RA-haf/Rahelgirl“A gentle, cherished one”Amharic · /RAH-hel/Ramlagirl“Arabic-derived: gentle, grounded, and enduring”Hausa · /RAHM-lah/Raufboy“Kind, gentle, and compassionate”Fulani · /RAH-oof/Raufboy“Deeply compassionate, gentle, and merciful”Hausa · /ROWF/Raufboy“Arabic-derived: kind, compassionate, and gentle”Somali · /RA-ouf/Raufuboy“Exceptionally gentle, kind, and compassionate”Swahili · /rah-OO-foo/Remiboy or girl“Comfort me; a heartfelt wish for comfort and reassurance”Yoruba · /REH-mee/Ridagirl“Contentment, peace, and gracious acceptance”Amharic · /REE-dah/Ridhiagirl“Contentment, satisfaction, and peace of heart”Swahili · /RITH-ee-ah/Rihamgirl“Gentle rain bringing refreshment and blessing (Arabic-derived)”Somali · /ree-HAAM/Rihamgirl“Arabic feminine name meaning “light rain” or “gentle rainfall.””Swahili · /ree-HAM/Rugareboy or girl“Peace and harmony”Shona · /roo-GAH-reh/Runyararoboy or girl“Peace and gentleness”Shona · /roo-nyah-RAH-roh/Sabagirl“Arabic ṣabā: a gentle easterly wind or breeze, often poetically associated with morning—not an evening breeze.”Somali · /SAH-bah/Sabagirl“A gentle east wind or morning breeze.”Swahili · /SA-ba/Sahalboy“Arabic sahl: easy, gentle, smooth, or level.”Somali · /SAH-hal/Sahargirl“The calm beauty of the hours before dawn”Fulani · /SA-har/Sahargirl“Arabic-derived: dawn or the calm before sunrise”Hausa · /SAH-har/Sahargirl“Arabic-derived; the calm beauty of the hours before dawn”Somali · /SA-har/Sakiinagirl“Peaceful, calm, and serene”Somali · /sa-KEE-na/Sakinagirl“Peace, serenity, and a calm heart”Fulani · /sah-KEE-nah/Sakinagirl“Arabic-derived; calm, peaceful, and serene”Hausa · /sah-KEE-nah/Sakinagirl“A calm and peaceful woman who brings serenity to others”Somali · /sah-KEE-nah/Sakinagirl“Peace, calm, and inner serenity”Swahili · /sah-KEE-nah/Sakinagirl“A calm and peaceful presence”Wolof · /sah-KEE-nah/Sakinahgirl“Peace, serenity, and calm”Fulani · /sah-KEE-nah/Salamatugirl“Safety, well-being, peace, or soundness.”Fulani · /sah-lah-MAH-too/Salamatugirl“Arabic-derived; peace, safety, and well-being”Hausa · /sah-lah-MAH-too/Salimboy“A man who brings peace and security”Amharic · /sah-LEEM/Salimboy“Safe, healthy, and at peace”Swahili · /sah-LEEM/Salimagirl“Safe, healthy, and at peace”Swahili · /sah-LEE-mah/Salmagirl“Peaceful, protected, and gentle”Swahili · /SAL-mah/Samargirl“Arabic-derived — warm companionship and gentle evening conversation”Somali · /SAH-mar/Sekinatgirl“Tranquillity, peace, calm, or serenity.”Yoruba · /seh-kee-NAHT/Selamboy or girl“Peace”Amharic · /seh-LAHM/Selamawiboy“A peaceful and calm person”Amharic · /seh-lah-MAH-wee/Selamawitgirl“Peaceful; full of peace”Amharic · /seh-lah-MAH-wit/Selamneshgirl“You are peace”Amharic · /seh-lahm-NESH/Shifagirl“Healing, remedy, and comfort”Hausa · /SHEE-fa/Simisadegirl“Rest in the crown.”Yoruba · /see-mee-SAH-deh/Simisolagirl“Rest in wealth, prosperity, or honour.”Yoruba · /see-mee-SOH-lah/Sinmidelegirl“Rest with me in our home; a name of comfort and companionship”Yoruba · /SHEEN-mee-deh-leh/Sinmiloluwagirl“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”Yoruba · /SHEEN-mee-loh-LOO-wah/Sinmisolagirl“Rest in wealth and honour; a loving wish for peace and prosperity”Yoruba · /SHEEN-mee-SHOH-lah/Soliyanagirl“Commonly glossed as “sunshine” or “sunlight”; it is not an established Amharic expression for peace and grace.”Amharic · /soh-lee-YAH-nah/Soukeynagirl“A Senegalese form of Arabic Sukayna/Sukaynah, associated with calmness, tranquility, and peace.”Wolof · /soo-KAY-nah/Souleymaneboy“A man devoted to faith and peace”Wolof · /soo-lay-MAHN/Suhagirl“Arabic: a small star or celestial light; a gentle, luminous name”Somali · /SU-ha/Suhailboy“Arabic-derived: “Canopus,” a bright star; it can also carry senses such as “easy” or “gentle.””Swahili · /soo-HAYL/Suhailagirl“Easy; gentle; smooth.”Fulani · /soo-HAY-lah/Sulaimatugirl“Arabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name associated with wisdom and peace”Hausa · /soo-lai-MAH-too/Sulaymaanboy“The Arabic form of Solomon, associated with peace and wise leadership”Somali · /soo-lay-MAAN/Suleymaanboy“Arabic-derived: a form of Solomon, traditionally associated with wisdom and peace”Somali · /soo-lay-MAAN/Tabitagirl“Graceful and gentle like a gazelle”Swahili · /tah-BEE-tah/Tanyaradzwaboy or girl““We have been comforted” or “we have received comfort.””Shona · /tahn-yah-RAHDZ-wah/Thanduxoloboy“A life filled with love and peace”Xhosa · /tahn-doo-KOH-loh/Thanduxoloboy“Love and peace”Zulu · /than-doo-KHOH-loh/Thayuboy or girl“Peace, calm, and harmony”Kikuyu · /THAH-yoo/Thozamagirl“Be humble/gentle; humility.”Xhosa · /toh-ZAH-mah/Thozamileboy or girl“Associated with being humble, gentle, or calm.”Xhosa · /toh-zah-MEE-leh/Thulaboy or girl“Quiet, calm, and peaceful”Zulu · /TOO-lah/Thulaniboy or girl“Be quiet; be calm.”Xhosa · /too-LAH-nee/Thulaniboy“Be peaceful and gentle”Zulu · /too-LAH-nee/Thulilegirl“Quiet; calm.”Xhosa · /too-LEE-leh/Thulilegirl“Peaceful, quiet, and gentle”Zulu · /too-LEE-leh/Thulisilegirl“Has become quiet/calm.”Xhosa · /too-lee-SEE-leh/Thulisilegirl“She has become calm and peaceful”Zulu · /too-lee-SEE-leh/Thuluxoloboy or girl“Peaceful and calm”Zulu · /too-loo-KHOH-loh/Tilayeboy“A beloved child who is a source of comfort and protection.”Amharic · /tee-LAH-yeh/Tsitsiboy or girl“A compassionate and gentle spirit”Shona · /TSEE-tsee/Tuliagirl“Calm, peaceful, and gentle in spirit”Swahili · /too-LEE-ah/Udoboy or girl“Peace and calm”Igbo · /OO-doh/Udochukwuboy or girl“A reassuring name wishing a child lasting peace from God.”Igbo · /oo-doh-CHOO-koo/Udokaboy or girl“A beautiful reminder that peace is more precious than many other blessings.”Igbo · /oo-DOH-kah/Ulomagirl“A gentle name evoking a loving, peaceful, and beautiful home.”Igbo · /oo-LOH-mah/Umm Salamagirl“A dignified traditional name associated with peace and well-being”Swahili · /oom sah-LAH-mah/Violagirl“A beautiful and gentle child with a quietly joyful spirit”Swahili · /vee-OH-lah/Violetgirl“A gentle and beautiful child, like the violet flower”Swahili · /VY-uh-let/Wilfriedboy“Desiring peace”Lingala · /vil-FREED/Winifredgirl“A Welsh name commonly interpreted as “blessed/holy peace” or “peaceful reconciliation.””Luganda · /WIN-ih-fred/Xaliimogirl“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”Somali · /kha-LEE-mo/Xolaniboy“May he live in peace and bring peace”Xhosa · /click-oh-LAH-nee/Xolaniboy“Live in peace; forgive and be at peace”Zulu · /khoh-LAH-nee/Xolileboy or girl“At peace and reconciled”Xhosa · /KHOH-lee-leh (with a click)/Xolileboy or girl“Has forgiven; has become calm/at peace.”Zulu · /kho-LEE-leh/Xolilizweboy“Peace of the nation.”Xhosa · /khoh-lee-LEEZ-weh/Xolisaboy or girl“To make peace or reconcile”Xhosa · /click-oh-LEE-sah/Xolisileboy or girl“Has apologized; has sought or brought calm/peace.”Zulu · /khoh-lee-SEE-leh/Yaasirboy“Arabic-derived name wishing a child ease, prosperity, and a gentle nature”Somali · /YAA-sir/Yasiragirl“One who brings ease, comfort, and prosperity”Swahili · /yah-SEE-ra/Yirgalemgirl““May the world be calm/at peace.””Amharic · /yeer-gah-LEM/Yonaboy“Dove; a gentle symbol of peace”Swahili · /YOH-na/Yonasboy“Dove—a gentle symbol of peace”Amharic · /YO-nas/Yunusboy“Dove; a gentle symbol of peace”Swahili · /YOO-noos/Yusragirl“Ease, comfort, and hopeful prosperity”Fulani · /YOOS-rah/Yusragirl“Arabic-derived name meaning “ease,” “comfort,” or “prosperity”; a hopeful name for a child’s peaceful future”Hausa · /YOOS-rah/Yusragirl“An Arabic-derived name meaning ease, prosperity, and a life made gentle”Somali · /YOOS-rah/Yusragirl“Ease, comfort, and a life made gentle”Swahili · /YOOS-ra/Yusragirl“Ease, facility, comfort, or prosperity.”Wolof · /YOOS-rah/Zithuleleboy“Be quiet and calm; a peaceful, composed child”Xhosa · /zee-too-LEH-leh/Zolaboy or girl“Calm-hearted, peaceful and gentle in spirit”Xhosa · /ZOH-lah/Zolekagirl“Be calm; be at peace; settle down.”Xhosa · /zoh-LEH-kah/Zolileboy or girl“Calm-hearted and gentle”Xhosa · /zoh-LEE-leh/Zolileboy or girl“Calm and peaceful”Zulu · /zoh-LEE-leh/Zororaboy or girl“A child who brings peace, calm, and restful happiness”Shona · /zoh-ROH-rah/Zororaiboy“Rest; a gentle wish for peace, calm, and a settled life”Shona · /zo-ro-RYE/Zororoboy or girl“Comfort and relief after sorrow or hardship.”Shona · /zo-RO-ro/