Gender: Male
Origin: Swahili
Pronunciation: kah-REE-boo, /ˌkɑːrɪˈbuː/, K EH R IY B UW
Popularity Rank: #188,934
The word 'karibu' means 'welcome' in Swahili. It is commonly used as a greeting in East Africa to denote hospitality and friendliness towards others.
Karibu may be derived from Kari, a name whose meaning is Gust of Wind, Curly-haired, Pure, Man, Strong and Masculine.
The name Karibu is of Swahili origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Karibu is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, Mexico, and 15 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kah-REE-boo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌkɑːrɪˈbuː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH R IY B UW
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Karibu is recorded 103 times globally, ranking it as the 188,934th most common name worldwide.
Karibu is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 68 occurrences, making it the 8,572th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Karibu is found among 1 in every 17054 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
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