Hamisi
Hamisi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Thursday; born on Thursday”.
| Meaning | Thursday; born on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Swahili form of Arabic Khamīs |
| Arabic spelling | خميس |
| Pronunciation | hah-MEE-see |
| Arabic root | خ م س (kh-m-s) — five |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hamisi
Hamisi is the Swahili form of the Arabic Khamīs, 'Thursday', literally 'the fifth' day. On the Swahili coast children are often named after the day of their birth, and Hamisi is given to boys born on a Thursday. Swahili drops the kh sound and adds a final -i, as it does with many Arabic names.
Is Hamisi a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamisi is a Muslim name used in East Africa, from the Arabic Khamis (Thursday), often given to a boy born on that day.
Where is the name Hamisi used?
Very common in Tanzania and Kenya.
Gifts with the name Hamisi
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Hamisi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hamisi mean?
Hamisi means 'Thursday; born on Thursday'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Khamīs.
Is Hamisi a Muslim name?
Yes. Hamisi is a Muslim name used in East Africa, from the Arabic Khamis (Thursday), often given to a boy born on that day.
How do you write Hamisi in Arabic?
Hamisi is written خميس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hamisi?
Hamisi is pronounced hah-MEE-see.