Meaning A girl's name of Swahili origin, it means "born during sorrow." Origin of Mwatabu Swahili , African Popular Middle Names Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Mwatabu Similar Names Marini Mwanahamisi Angalia Nbushe Bongani Maulidi Mwamini Mashika Tamra Jamba Year by Year Popularity of Mwatabu