Taraji
tah-RAH-jee
Popularity
#4269
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
2,799
Peak Year
#437 in 2010
First Recorded
2002
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of Swahili origin, Taraji means "hope" or "expectation."
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Taraji P. Henson
American actress and author
Personality Traits
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