Taraji
Fact sheet
- Name
- Taraji
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Taraji is a female first name that is also occasionally used for men. It comes from Swahili and means 'the hope'. This name is primarily used in the African American community.
What does the name Taraji mean?
The name Taraji, which is used for both women and men, derives from Swahili and stands for 'the hope'. This first name is rather unusual in Africa.
Where does the name Taraji come from?
The first name Taraji has its roots in Swahili and represents 'the hope' as both a female and male name. The etymology consists of taraji(a), meaning to hope or expect, and tarajio, which describes hope or expectation. It belongs to the African and African American language group.
How do you pronounce Taraji?
Ta-ra-ji
Popularity
In Germany, Taraji is a relatively common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of the most common female first names. Over the last ten years, Taraji has been registered as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,676th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Ta ta / Tarry
Similar first names
Famous people
- Taraj P. Henson (actress and singer from the USA)
- Taraji P. Henson (American actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Taraji
What does the name Taraji mean?
The name Taraji comes from Swahili and means 'the hope'.
Where does the name Taraji come from?
Taraji has its roots in Swahili and belongs to the African and African American language group.
How popular is the name Taraji?
In Africa, the first name Taraji is rather unusual, but it is gaining recognition in other regions.