Hope or expectation
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Tumaini is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Hope or expectation". Listed origin: Swahili.
too-MY-nee
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Tumaini is listed in our catalog as a unisex name. Its listed meaning is "Hope or expectation". Listed origin: Swahili.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is too-MY-nee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Tumaini. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Tumi, Maini. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Tumaini Dara, Tumaini Kali, Tumaini Sefu aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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