This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Eastern African.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Jawaahir f SomaliSomali form of
Jawahir. One bearer is Somali-American model Jawaahir Axmed (born 1991), better known by her Americanized name of Jawahir Ahmed.
Kaari f Eastern African (Rare), MeruThe name kaari is a name popular used among the Ameru (Meru) community of Kenya. The name is given to a child named after a younger sister of one of the parents. It is especially given by the grandparents... [
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Kaarr-o f SidamoMeans "space between upper incisors" in Sidama, this is traditionally held to be a sign of beauty.
Kabinda m & f LuhyaDerived from the Luhya word
binda meaning "to enclose doorway with posts". This name is traditionally given to the last child.
Kalkidan f AmharicAmharic for "promise", root words "qal" (ቃል) meaning word, and "kidan" (ኪዳን), meaning covenant, from the Ge'ez language
Karúngi f KigaMeans "something good, beautiful" in Rukiga.
Karungi f HayaMeans "the one who is beautiful" in Haya.
Kaskazi f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "north wind" or "hot season, summer".
Kbra f TigrinyaUsed in Eritrea and Tigray, meaning: her glory, her dignity
Kibafupia f SwahiliThe name originates from the Swahili words Kibali "acceptance" and Fupi "low". The combination of words combine to make the phrase, "to accept being low", referencing the people in Swahili countries who are poor or lack education... [
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Kijana m & f Swahili, African American (Modern)Means "young person" in Swahili. This is the nickname of American football player Kenneth Leonard 'Ki-Jana' Carter (1973-), given to him by his mother, who was inspired by a minor character in the movie
Shaft in Africa (1973).
Kimya f SwahiliMeans "silent" in Swahili. This is the name of musician Kimya Dawson.
Konjo f & m Amharic"Beauty" (typically used in a feminine context).
Lamrot f AmharicMeans beautiful or knowledgable. Also common as a surname in Ethiopia.
Loza f AmharicThe Amharic form of Luz, the name of a place in the Bible where it is believed Jacob saw his ladder.
Lulia f Tigrinya, VariousSaid to mean "Diamond" in Tigrinya. Of Eritrean origin, this name gained some popularity around the world.
Machanda m & f NyoroMachanda is the Bunyoro month where sesame seeds are planted and sown.
Magool f SomaliPossibly from the Somali
magooli meaning "blossom".
Mahado f SomaliPossibly from the Somali
mahad meaning "thanks".
Majani f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "leaves (of a plant)".
Makini m & f SwahiliMeans "of good character" or "strength of character" in Swahili.
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern AfricanBorrowed from Latin
medius meaning "middle; half; moderate; indifferent." It is mostly used in Uganda where, compared to other surrounding countries, it is usually feminine in usage.
Mwiza f RundiIt means someone good heart, appearance, character and personality. Second meaning "Beautiful"
Nashipie f SwahiliThis is a Maasai name given to young girls, meaning "joy"
Nelah f Swahili (Rare)Gift with purpose. Composition if Nia (meaning purpose) and Nala (meaning gift)
Nesuha f EthiopianPossible from an Arabic root
nasuh which means something like sincerity, often found in the religious context
taubat-an-nasuha meaning sincere return or repentance.
Nigesa f SwahiliMeans "born during the harvest season" in Swahili.
Njoki f KikuyuMeans "the one who resurrected" in Kikuyu.
Nyakeru f Kikuyu (Rare)Yours means someone in the ancestry or kin of those who had lighter complexion "nyamweru" was your first or in some cases little one from the wilderness for the wilderness is known as "werú"
Nyamayarwo m & f NyoroThis name means ‘meat for Death’, indicating the worst of luck.
Nyaring f DinkaLiterally "running" in Dinka. It could be given to a baby whose mother was running (or getting out) while the labour started.
Nyaruai f Kikuyu (Rare)More curious to know what ruai means with that you can get to know the name for it means one who comes from 'the ruai'
Nyokabi f Kikuyu (Archaic)Kikuyus call the maasai "ukabi" this was for girls born from this intermarriage meaning she who came from maasai land
Obax f SomaliIt means “as delicate and beautiful as a flower” in Somali.
Ozoro f Eastern AfricanAmharic name, said to come from a biblical name meaning "strength of the Lord" (in which case it is partly from Hebrew
’az "force, strength" and a relative of
Oz 2).
Rafiki m & f Eastern African, Popular CultureMeans "friend, comrade" in Swahili. This Swahili word is derived from Arabic رَفِيق
(rafīq) "companion" (see
Rafiq). This is the name of the baboon mentor of Simba and Mufasa in the Disney movie 'The Lion King' (1994).
Rua m & f Swahiliused mainly among swahili community for both boys and girls. ... [
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Safari f & m Swahili, Bantu, American (Modern, Rare)Means "journey" in Swahili, from Arabic سَفَر
(safar). It is commonly used by Eastern Bantus in Kenya, given to babies born when traveling or given in reference to a lot of traveling by a relative... [
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Sagal f SomaliA name that derives from the word sagal which means morning rays of the sun during the rainy season.
Sarafina f SwahiliApparently means "bright star" in Swahili. The name might be best known from the South African musical "Sarafina!" Also, the name is often easily confused with the Hebrew name
Seraphina, but despite looking similar in appearance, both names clearly have completely different etymologies.
Saredo f SomaliEtymology uncertain, possibly from the Somali
sare meaning "high, advanced".
Sauti f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "voice, noise".
Shida m & f Swahili, PersianThe name is originated from Arabic language meaning horrible, suffering, hardness or struggles