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Hodari as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hodari

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The baby name Hodari is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /hoˈdari/ (hoh-DAH-ree).

Hodari is Swahili in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: /hoˈdari/ (hoh-DAH-ree)

What is the meaning of the name Hodari ?

The baby name Hodari is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /hoˈdari/ (hoh-DAH-ree).

Hodari is Swahili in Origin.

Hodari is a Swahili given name drawn from the common adjective hodari, meaning brave, bold, strong, and skillful. Rooted in East African coastal culture where Swahili developed as a Bantu language enriched by centuries of trade, the word functions as praise for courage and competence and naturally evolved into a personal name. Usage skews masculine but is effectively unisex in modern practice.

It appears across Tanzania, Kenya, and neighboring regions, and gained visibility in the African diaspora during the late 20th century’s Afrocentric naming movement; American writer-producer Cheo Hodari Coker bears it as a middle name. Spelling variants are uncommon, though Hodary occasionally surfaces in English records; nicknames may include Dari. Related Swahili virtue names include Jasiri (“brave”), Shujaa (“warrior”), and Imara (“strong”). Hodari conveys a wish that the child grow capable, courageous, and masterful.

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Hodari – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
United States Boys 2022 #904 5 7,226
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619

Hodari is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
JM
MY
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ZA

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People also ask about Hodari

Hodari is predominantly a boy's name.
Hodari is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /hoˈdari/ (hoh-DAH-ree).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hodary, Hodarri and Hodaari.
Across languages, Hodari has these equivalents: Bernard (brave as a bear), Casey (brave in battle), Valerio/Valerius (from Latin valere, 'be strong'), Ethan (strong, firm), Andrew (manly, strong).
Somewhat — Hodari ranked #904 in United States in 2022, placing it just outside the most common names.