The baby name Alimasi is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-lee-MAH-see (IPA: /ɑːliˈmɑːsi/).
Alimasi is Swahili in Origin.
The baby name Alimasi is a Unisex name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-lee-MAH-see (IPA: /ɑːliˈmɑːsi/).
Alimasi is Swahili in Origin.
Alimasi is a Central and East African given name and surname deriving from the regional word for "diamond." In Congolese Swahili and Lingala, alimasi or alimasi denotes a diamond; the term comes from Swahili almasi, itself from Arabic al-mas, via Persian almas and ultimately Greek adamas "unconquerable." As a personal name it conveys "precious, rare, enduring," and is used for boys and, less often, girls.
The name gained currency in the 20th century alongside the prominence of diamond mining in the DR Congo and neighboring regions, becoming both cultural and aspirational among Muslim and Christian families. Variants include Almasi (standard Swahili), Almas (Arabic/Persian and Turkic use), and the spelling Alimasi. It appears as both given name and surname across the Great Lakes and the Congolese diaspora. Despite its opening "Ali-", Alimasi is etymologically unrelated to the Arabic personal name Ali.
Alimasi is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 17 recorded uses, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Boys | 0 | #43 | 2 | 917 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,169 | 10 | 25,619 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Alimasi is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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