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