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Heshima

/heh-SHEE-mah/Swahili · a boy or girl’s name

“Arabic-derived: a child who brings honor and respect to the family”

How to say it
heh-SHEE-mah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon