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Kibo

KEE-boh2 syllables
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Swahili for 'hope'. (Modern)

What does Kibo mean?

Modern: Swahili for 'hope'.. Kibo is a name of Swahili origin meaning 'hope'.

Is Kibo a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Kibo in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kibo in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Kibo suit?

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Kibo

The other dogs all hope Kibo is as bright and clever as his name suggests! If he’s a toy expert too, we might be in for some 'playful' surprises!

Like Kibo? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.