Gift or beloved
In Swahili, the name is most commonly associated with the meaning 'gift.' It also has roots in Sanskrit where it can mean 'stem' or 'hollow reed,' and is found in African languages meaning 'beloved.'
The lioness queen and childhood friend of Simba · The Lion King
Famous 19th-century snake charmer and circus performer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
