Askari
ah-SKAH-ree
Popularity
#8352
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
267
Peak Year
#19 in 2016
First Recorded
1993
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Askari means "soldier" in Swahili.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Askari Muhammad
American Nation of Islam leader and defector
Askari
Character in the video game 'Halo'
Personality Traits
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