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Khamis

/KHAH-mees/Hausa & Swahili · a boy’s name

(Arabic-derived) Traditionally connected with Thursday, a child welcomed on a blessed day

In Hausa

How to say it
KHAH-mees
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhamisKhamisu

From the same family

In Swahili

How to say it
KHA-mees
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhamisKhamisiHamisi