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Hamisi

/ha-MEE-see/Swahili · a boy’s name

“Born on Thursday”

How to say it
ha-MEE-see
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
very common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

HamisiKhamisi

Nicknames & short forms

Misi

From the same family

01Hamid“A praiseworthy person whose good qualities are recognized”Swahilimale→︎02Hamida“A praiseworthy woman admired for her goodness”Swahilifemale→︎