What origin is the name Shikari?

Shikari comes from African naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Shikari — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Shikari

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shikari

Shikari

Girl

African

3 syllables

Shikari is an African girl's name meaning "Derived from the Swahili word meaning hunter or one who hunts.".

With African roots, Shikari is a girl name that means "Derived from the Swahili word meaning hunter or one who hunts.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: African
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Swahili word meaning hunter or one who hunts.

Popularity

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What does Shikari mean?

Shikari is a girl name of African origin meaning "Derived from the Swahili word meaning hunter or one who hunts.".

How popular is Shikari?

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Brother names that go with Shikari

Amare Jabari Kwame Kato Sekou Kofi

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Shikari.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Shikari

Shikari means "Derived from the Swahili word meaning hunter or one who hunts." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Wyatt — "Wyatt comes from an English surname derived from the Old English Wigheard, meaning 'brave in war'." (English)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Skylar — "Skylar is a spelling of Schuyler, a Dutch surname meaning 'scholar'. It is also linked to the English word sky." (Dutch)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)