Find out how popular the first name Faraji has been for the last 38 years (from 1975 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Faraji by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Faraji is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Faraji.

The history of the first name Faraji

The name Faraji originates from the Swahili language, which is spoken primarily in East Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "faraj," meaning "relief" or "deliverance." The Swahili people are an ethnic group found along the coast of Kenya and Tanzania, with influences from Arab, Persian, and Indian cultures.

Faraji is believed to have been in use among the Swahili people since the 8th century, during the height of the Arab maritime trade in the Indian Ocean. The name likely gained prominence as a reflection of the cultural and religious influences of Islam in the region.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Faraji can be found in the Swahili epic poem "Utendi wa Tambuka," written in the 17th century. The poem tells the story of a Swahili hero named Faraji, who embarks on a journey across the Indian Ocean.

In the 19th century, Faraji became a notable name among the ruling dynasties of the Swahili Coast. Faraji bin Omari, born around 1800, was a prominent ruler of the Kilwa Sultanate, a powerful trading state located in modern-day Tanzania.

Another historical figure bearing the name Faraji was Faraji Fumo Luti, a 19th-century Swahili poet and Islamic scholar from Mombasa, Kenya. His works, such as the poem "Utendi wa Ras il-Ghuli," are considered important contributions to Swahili literature.

In the 20th century, Faraji Ali, born in 1916, was a renowned Swahili musician and composer from Zanzibar. He is credited with popularizing the taarab music genre, a fusion of Arabic, Indian, and African musical styles.

Faraji Gamonga, born in 1927, was a prominent Tanzanian writer and journalist. He is best known for his novel "Kusadikika," which explored themes of love, betrayal, and social change in post-colonial Tanzania.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who carried the name Faraji throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance in the Swahili-speaking regions of East Africa.

Data source

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