Safari

sah-FAH-ree3 syllables

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Swahili origin meaning 'journey' or 'expedition'. (Modern)

What does Safari mean?

Modern: Swahili origin meaning 'journey' or 'expedition'.. Safari is derived from Swahili, meaning 'journey' or 'expedition', often associated with travel in Africa.

Is Safari a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Safari in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Safari 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 Safari suit?

Nature

Adventurous

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Safari

The other pups at toy time are convinced Safari will be the first dog to lead a quest for the ultimate squeaky toy! They’re all ready for adventure, but who’s bringing the snacks?

Names similar to Safari

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