Top Collection Of 100 Christian Baby Girl Names Starting With Uh

"Uhura" comes from the Swahili word uhuru, meaning "freedom". ... Nichelle Nichols also approved and was very excited when Rotsler informed her that Nyota means "star" in Swahili. After originating in Star Trek II Biographies "Nyota" started appearing in Star Trek novels, such as Uhura's Song by Janet Kagan.