This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Eastern African.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abdu m SwahiliAbdu is a name of Swahili origin meaning worshipper of God and the vowel at the end makes it sound like Abdul
Abera m EthiopianMeans "light" or "he shines". Used as both a given name and a surname.
Abush m OromoMeans, 'little boy' often used to denote the youngest child of a family.
Abyan m SomaliFrom the Somali word Abyee which translates to "to complete or to perfect"
Adongo m & f LuoMeans "second of the twins" in Luo.
Aijuka m SwahiliAijuka means "he knew' or 'he understands' in reference to gaining knowledge & education.
Amron m AmharicMeaning you wanted a certain masculine thing. Calling a baby boy Amron could mean that you wanted that baby.
Ayanleh m Eastern AfricanMeans "lucky". This name spelling is most commonly used in Djibouti and is also used as a surname.
Azizi f & m African American (Rare), SwahiliMeans "treasure, rarity, something valuable; lover" in Swahili, derived from Arabic عَزِيز
(ʕazīz); compare
Aziz. A known (female) bearer is American model Azizi Johari (1948-), in whose case it is a pseudonym.
Bakaffa m Eastern AfricanBakaffa (throne name Asma Sagad, later Masih Sagad Ge'ez መሲህ ሰገድ, "to whom the anointed bows") was nəgusä nägäst (May 18, 1721 – September 19, 1730) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty... [
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Barre m SomaliA name that comes from the Somali word bare which means "teacher." Barre was the last name (meaning the first name of the grandfather of) Mohamed Siad Barre (Somali spelling: Maxamed Siyaad Barre). Siad Barre was the military ruler and president of Somali from 1969 until 1991.
Belayneh m Eastern African, AmharicIt is an Amharic expression, which means "the new child is above all others". From the Amharic elements በላይ
(belay) meaning "above" and ነህ
(Neh) means "you".... [
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Boma m & f SwahiliMeaning "fort or enclosure". The word actually originates from Swahili and is traditionally known as an enclosure, a stockade or fort used to protect people's livestock (usually sheep and cattle).
Cawil m SomaliA name that means "replacement." A family may give the name to a male whose father or older brother has died.
Chan m DinkaMeans "male child in the first pair of twins" in Dinka.
Cheru m AmharicMeans "the benign one, the charitable one" in Amharic.
Chuki f & m SwahiliMeans "born during a time of hatred" in Swahili.
Cilmi m SomaliA name that derives from the word cilmi which means "knowledge" or "learning."
Dagim m OromoMeans 'again' or 'the second (junior)' in Oromiffa.
Dagm m AmharicIt's from Amharic language and Geez which is ancient ethiopian language which is dated 3000 years with Hebrew origins, it means Twice or repeated . Usually given when you look like your parents
Daniachew m AmharicMeans "arbitrate between them" or "you be the judge" in Amharic.
Daudi m SwahiliDaudi is an altered form of
Daud, an Arabic name, which also is an altered form of the Hebrew name
David, which means "beloved" or "uncle."
Diric m SomaliA name that comes from the Somali word diric which means "bold; fearless or daring." The name connotes courage or heroism. Outside of Somalia, a Somali person may spell the name as DIRI.
Dunia m SwahiliNeans "world, earth," ultimately from Arabic
dunyā (دُنْيَا) meaning "world, kingdom, universe."
Eskinder m AmharicAmharic form of
Alexander. This name is borne by Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega (1969-).
Estomihi m Eastern African, IndonesianThe name is derived from the name of the sunday 50 days before easter. The Latin words
Esto mihi are the first two words of Psalm 31:3 and mean "Thou art to me".
Ezana m EthiopianEzana or Ezanas (c.303– c.350 CE/AD) was king of Aksum, now Ethiopia. Ezana was the first monarch of the Kingdom of Aksum to embrace Christianity. Ezana is a Geʽez (an ancient Ethiopian Semitic language) name of unknown meaning... [
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Fwaya m LuoOriginated amongst the LUO tribe in Kenya, East Africa. It is said to mean "Not serious" or "Taking things for Granted". It is also used by the Luhyas in Western province Kenya. But is common in the Nyaurang' Clan of Ugenya in Siaya County... [
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Geleta m & f AmharicGeleta is Amharic in origin & means 'revealed'.
Guled m & f SomaliIt means victory after a long struggle
Gurey m SomaliA name that comes from the Somali word gurey, meaning "left-handed." This word is usually an adjective, but sometimes a name.
Habte m & f EthiopianAccording to some sources, Habte means "treasure/present/wealth/riches of".
Haile m Ge'ez, Amharic, EthiopianMeans "power, force, strength" in Ge'ez and Amharic. This was the Ge'ez (baptismal) name of Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie (1892-1975), who was born as
Tafari Makonnen.
Hakizimana m Rwandan, Rundi, African Mythology (Modern)A name which means "God saves everything,"
imana being the name of the original Rwandan/Burundian deity and now the modern word for God in all monotheistic usages within Rwanda and Burundi.
Hamis m SwahiliFrom Swahili
Alhamisi meaning "Thursday" (ultimately of Arabic origin).
Harambee m SwahiliMeans "all pull together" in Swahili. It is the official motto of Kenya.