ThinkabaraJabari: meaning and origin
Jabari
“Brave, fearless (Swahili)”
About the name Jabari
Jabari is a boy’s name from the African tradition. Its meaning is “brave, fearless (Swahili)”. Names from African languages such as Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo and Akan, often with a full sentence of meaning — like Amara, Kofi, Zuri and Jabari.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More African names
- Amari 🧒Strength, eternal · African
- Chidi 👦God exists (Igbo) · African
- Jelani 👦Mighty (Swahili) · African
- Kamau 👦Quiet warrior (Kikuyu) · African
- Kofi 👦Born on Friday (Akan) · African
- Kwame 👦Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
- Tunde 👦One who returns (Yoruba) · African
Sibling name ideas (African, girls)
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Adaeze 👧Daughter of the king (Igbo) · African
- Ama 👧Born on Saturday (Akan) · African
- Amara 👧Grace (Igbo) · African
- Ayana 👧Beautiful flower · African
- Folami 👧Respect and honor me (Yoruba) · African
- Imani 👧Faith (Swahili) · African
- Makena 👧Happy one (Kikuyu) · African
More boy names starting with J
- Jack 👦God is gracious; a pet form of John · English
- Jackson 👦Son of Jack · English
- Jacob 👦Supplanter, held by the heel · Hebrew
- Jamal 👦Beauty (from Arabic); popular in African American families · African American
- James 👦Supplanter; the English form of Jacob · Hebrew
- Jameson 👦Son of James · English
- Jasper 👦Treasurer (via Persian); also the gemstone · Greek
- Jaylen 👦A modern American name; calm, or a blend of Jay and Len · African American
- Jelani 👦Mighty (Swahili) · African
- Jeremiah 👦God will raise up · Hebrew
Questions and answers
What does the name Jabari mean?
Jabari is a name of African origin. It means: brave, fearless (Swahili).
Is Jabari a boy or girl name?
Jabari is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Jabari have?
Jabari has 6 letters and about 3 syllables.