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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the Swahili word 'zuri' (good), commonly rendered 'beautiful' in English
- Origin
- Swahili
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ZUR-ee
Zuri is a girl's name with Swahili roots, from the word 'zuri' meaning good, often rendered as 'beautiful' in English. It's pronounced ZUR-ee, and Social Security data goes back to 1971, so it has a long track record in the U.S. even as it carries a distinctly global feel.
Meaning & Origin of Zuri
Meaning: From the Swahili word 'zuri' (good), commonly rendered 'beautiful' in English.
Origin: Swahili.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Zuri
ZUR-eeIPA /ˈzʊri/
Popularity of Zuri
Zuri peaked at #194 in 2022 with 1,520 babies given the name, and has since eased to #277 in 2024 with 1,140 — still a solidly used name, just past its recent high point.
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FAQ
What does the name Zuri mean?
From the Swahili word ‘zuri’ (good), commonly rendered ‘beautiful’ in English. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zuri?
Zuri is pronounced ZUR-ee (IPA: /ˈzʊri/).
Is Zuri a popular name right now?
Zuri peaked at #194 in 2022 and is ranked #277 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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