Gender: Male Meanings: Worthy of praise (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). Thankful (North Africa). People Muhammad Ali, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. Resource References: The Book of African NamesWhat’s In a Name? Unaitwaje? A Swahili Book of NamesAfrican NamesProud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names