Kazi
Meaning of Kazi
Kazi is a unisex name with Swahili origins. It is pronounced as KAH-zee (/kɑˈzi/). This name has variations such as Kaz and Kazia. In the United States, it has been given to newborns since at least 1989, with varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, Kazi has ranked in the top 5000 most popular names for newborns in the U.S. The name Kazi carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural richness, making it an attractive choice for parents looking for a distinctive name with African roots.
Pronunciation
Swahili
- Pronunced as KAH-zee (/kɑˈzi/)
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Notable People Named Kazi
| Kazi Nazrul Islam, also known as Nazrul, was a prominent Bengali poet, writer, and musician, celebrated for his works promoting equality, justice, and rebellion against oppression, and is the national poet of Bangladesh. |
| Kazi Lhendup Dorjee was the first Chief Minister and Prime Minister of Sikkim, and a prominent Indian politician. |
| Kazi Nazrul Islam is a retired Bangladeshi professional footballer who played as a defender and currently works as a team manager for his former club Abahani Limited Dhaka. |
| Kazi Krishnokoli Islam is a renowned Bangladeshi singer and lyricist, known for winning the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for her work in the film Monpura (2009). |
| Kazi Nuruzzaman is a Bangladesh Nationalist Party politician and the former Member of Parliament of Rangpur-5. |
