Akili
Meaning of Akili
In the heart of Italian reverie, one can picture a couple wandering Siena’s sun-dappled streets, softly uttering ah-KEE-lee (/ɑːˈkiːli/) as if tasting a scoop of gelato on a warm afternoon. Akili, a unisex name of Swahili origin meaning “intelligent” or “clever,” unfurls like a young vine seeking sunlight, promising a bearer whose curiosity sparkles with every thought. Though it has hovered modestly around the nine-hundred mark in U.S. birth rankings over recent years, its exotic resonance remains undimmed—imagine a Tuscan truffle, rare yet richly rewarding. Each syllable dances like a gondola on a Venetian canal, whispering of insight and gentle wit, with just a dash of playful mischief worthy of a carnival mask. For parents drawn to a name that bridges continents and seasons, Akili offers a narrative as warm and timeless as a family gathered under an olive tree at sunset.
Pronunciation
Swahili
- Pronunced as ah-KEE-lee (/ɑːˈkiːli/)
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Notable People Named Akili
| Akili Smith - |
