What is the origin of the name Safari?

Safari is a name of African origin.

How popular is the name Safari?

Safari is currently ranked #8310 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Safari?

Safari is pronounced sah-FAH-ree.

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UnisexAfrican

Safari

sah-FAH-ree

Popularity

#8310

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

African

Total Births

483

Peak Year

#43 in 2023

First Recorded

1992

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From Swahili meaning "journey."

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Sari Fari

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The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Nicknames

Sari Fari

Similar Names

Journey Voyage Quest Destiny

Personality Traits

AdventurousExploratoryFree-spiritedCurious

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