The Christening
Tumaini
Tumaini (pronounced tou-ma-I-ni) is a unisex name of Swahili origin, used in Kenya, Tanzania. It means “Hope.”
- Origin
- Swahili
- Region
- Kenya, Tanzania
- Gender
- Unisex
More names that mean “Espoir & avenir”
- Afriyie — Born at a favourable time; a child of good omen
- Ayaan — Good luck, a good omen
- Bahati — Luck, fortune
- Chioma — Good God, good destiny
- Ekundayo — Tears turn into joy
- Elikya — Hope
- Faniry — Desired, longed for
- Hiwot — Life
- Idir — He will live — a name given to call life upon the child
- Imani — Faith, trust
“Tumaini” comes from Swahili culture (Kenya, Tanzania). Every African country has its own tale in 54 Tales of Africa, our illustrated collection.
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