Akili: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Wisdom, intelligence
Origin
Swahili (from Arabic aql, 'intellect')
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ah-KEE-lee

Akili is a Swahili (from Arabic aql, 'intellect') girl's name meaning “wisdom, intelligence”. It appears in our list of 200+ Beautiful Baby Girls Names That Start with A.

Meaning & Origin of Akili

Meaning: Wisdom, intelligence.

Origin: Swahili (from Arabic aql, 'intellect').

How to Pronounce Akili

ah-KEE-leeIPA /ɑːˈkiːli/

Popularity of Akili

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