Meaning: Jewel; precious stone
The story
Johari draws on the Swahili word for a jewel. It is also recorded in African American naming; that modern adoption should not be mistaken for evidence of an ancient naming tradition.
Nicknames
- Jo
Spellings & variants
- Jawhara
- Gohar
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Works everywhere
- Modern
Origins
Johari comes from Swahili.
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