Zuri (English)

Where does "Zuri" come from?

The name Zuri is derived from the Swahili word 'zuri,' which carries the positive meaning of 'good' or 'beautiful.' Its roots trace even further back to an Arabic origin before entering Swahili and eventually becoming a popular unisex given name in modern African American naming traditions.

Full etymology tree

• Zuri (English), 'A unisex given name from Swahili, of modern African American usage'
  • borrowed zuri (Swahili), 'good, kind'
    • borrowed unknown (Arabic)

Direct ancestors

• zuri (Swahili)

Updated June 2026

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