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Imara

/ee-MAH-rah/Swahili · a boy or girl’s name

“Swahili/Bantu-origin; strong, firm, and resilient”

How to say it
ee-MAH-rah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon