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