Save Type Island Usage Eastern African, Swahili, English Meaning & History From Arabic زنجبار (Zanjibar), from Persian زنگبار (Zangibar), derived from زنگی (zangi) meaning "black, dark-skinned" and بار (bar) meaning "shore, coast". This is the name of an island, part of Tanzania. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Other Languages & CulturesZanjibar(Arabic) Zangibar(Persian)
