Zanzibar
/zanzihbahːr/ Germanic Male
Meaning & Origin
Zanzibar is a Germanic name meaning "The exact meaning of Zanzibar as a given name is not definitively known; however, it likely relates to the island of Zanzibar's Swahili name 'Zengi bar' meaning 'coast of the blacks'. It may evoke a sense of exoticism and connection to the island.". It originates from CH, France, Italy, Morocco, Oman. The name Zanzibar likely originates from the Arabic/Persian 'Zengi bar,' a combination of 'Zengi' (referring to the dark-skinned people of the region) and 'bar' (coast or shore).
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic zanzihbahːr
IPA zænzɪbɑːɹ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as zanzihbahːr. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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