Browse Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is unisex; and the usage is Eastern African; and the pattern is ****.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abedikani m & f Alur
Means "Where do I stay?" in Alur language. It is given to someone who is born to a parent or parents who are disliked by, or in conflict with, their familymembers or community.
Aber f & m Alur
Means "I'm better" or "I'm good" in Alur language.
Acan f & m Alur
Means "I suffer" in Alur language. The name may be given to a child born when the parents were experiencing poverty or suffering.
Addis f & m Amharic, Ethiopian
Derived from Amharic አዲስ (addis) "new".
Adongo m & f Luo
Means "second of the twins" in Luo.
Aitong m & f Kikuyu
Means "darling child" in Kikuyu.
Alitash f & m Ethiopian
Means "may I not lose you"
Amahoro m & f Rundi
From Amohoro meaning “Peace” in Rundi.
Amanyire f & m Eastern African, Nyoro, Tooro, Nkore, Kiga
Means "God knows" in Nyoro, Tooro, Nkore, and Kiga.
Ambelu m & f Amharic
Possibly means "commander" in Amharic.
Andereya m & f Nyoro, Ganda, Kiga, Tooro
Nyoro, Ganda, Tooro and Kiga variant of Andrew and Andrea 2.
Angabiirwe m & f Kiga
Means "he/she was given to me" in Rukiga.
Asaba m & f Tooro
Asanti f & m Swahili, African
means "thank you"
Aturinda m & f Eastern African, Nkore
Means "He -God- protects us" in Nkole, spoken in Uganda.
Bahari f & m Swahili
Means "sea" or "ocean" in Swahili.
Beza f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "payment, redemption" in Amharic.
Bol m & f Dinka
Means "twin" in Dinka.
Boma m & f Swahili
Meaning "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).
Boro m & f Luo (Archaic)
One of the progenies of the Alego clans
Buk m & f Nuer
Chuki f & m Swahili
Means "born during a time of hatred" in Swahili.
Dayax m & f Somali
Means "moon" in Somali. A well-known bearer is Dayax Dalnuurshe, an award-winning Somali musical artist.
Dembe m & f Eastern African
Meaning "peaceful", origin is Ugandan.
Enzi f & m Swahili
Means "powerful" in Swahili.
Fahari m & f Swahili
Means "fame, honour, splendour" in Swahili.
Fanaka f & m Swahili
Means “nice” in Swahili.
Faraja f & m Swahili
Means "consolation, comfort" in Swahili.
Fewesi f & m Amharic
Means "to heal" in Amharic.
Filsan f & m Somali (Rare)
The best of her/his age. ... [more]
Fitsum m & f Amharic
Means "absolute" in Amharic.
Geleta m & f Amharic
Geleta is Amharic in origin & means 'revealed'.
Gombe m & f Luo (Archaic)
One of the progenies of the Ugenya clans.
Gor m & f Luo (Archaic)
traditional Luo name. origin: ancient Luo warrior
Guenet m & f Amharic
Means "paradise" or "garden" in Amharic.
Guled m & f Somali
It means victory after a long struggle
Gweth m & f Luo (Modern)
"blessings"
Habte m & f Ethiopian
According to some sources, Habte means "treasure/present/wealth/riches of".
Hawi f & m Luo
"good luck"
Hekima f & m Swahili
Means "wisdom" in Swahili.
Idili f & m Amharic
Means "luck, opportunity" in Amharic.
Iimaan f & m Somali
Somali form of Iman. One notable bearer of this name is Somalian-born American model Iman (born 1955).
Jua m & f Swahili
Means "sun" in Swahili.
Kabinda m & f Luhya
Derived from the Luhya word binda meaning "to enclose doorway with posts". This name is traditionally given to the last child.
Kʼarooyye m & f Sidamo
Means "wise, clever" in Sidama.
Karugendo m & f Haya
Means "pertaining to a journey" in Ruhaya.
Kassa m & f Amharic
Means "compensation, reparation" in Amharic.
Kasungi m & f Kikuyu
It means “I will never suffer” often translated in Kiswahili as “Siwezi sumbuka”.... [more]
Kayaga m & f Nyoro
Means “The windy month” in Bunyoro.
Kebra f & m Eastern African, Ge'ez
Means "glory, praise" in Ge'ez, a liturgical language from Ethiopia. ... [more]
Kiburi f & m Swahili
Means "pride" in Swahili.
Kigongo m & f Ganda
Born before twins
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).
Kipenzi f & m Swahili, African
means "darling", "favorite", "loved one"
Kirui m & f Kalenjin
Diminutive of Chepkirui and Kipkirui.
Kizza m & f Ganda
"born after twins"... [more]
Koket f & m Amharic
"What is mine is yours."
Konjo f & m Amharic
"Beauty" (typically used in a feminine context).
Kurwa f & m Swahili
Means "first of twins" in Swahili.
Laal-ì m & f Sidamo
Means "grow!" in Sidama.
Lebna f & m Amharic
Means "spirit, essence" in Amharic.
Lemi m & f Oromo
From the Oromo verb “leemuu” which means to be sweet, pleasant, or soft. Prevailing masculine usage in Ethiopia.
Lenana m & f Eastern African
Lenana was a famous Maasai Laibon (Spiritual Leader) bearing the name.
Luol m & f Dinka
Machanda m & f Nyoro
Machanda is the Bunyoro month where sesame seeds are planted and sown.
Makini m & f Swahili
Means "of good character" or "strength of character" in Swahili.
Maru m & f Amharic
Means "the honey" in Amharic.
Matulumi m & f Kaguru
Means "decorations" in Chikaguru.
Matunda f & m Swahili
Means "fruit" in Swahili.
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern African
Borrowed 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.
Meseret f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "foundation" in Amharic.
Mgobo m & f Swahili
Means "quarrelsome person, fan, devotee" in Swahili.
Mich m & f Luo (Modern)
"blessings"
Mihret m & f Ge'ez, Amharic
Means "mercy", ultimately from Ge'ez ምህረት
Mor m & f Luo (Modern)
"happiness"
Mugeni m & f Kaguru
Means "stranger" in Chikaguru.
Nasi f & m Amharic
Means "brass" in Amharic.
Natukunda m & f Kiga, Tooro, Nkore
Meaning ‘He loves us’ in Nkore and Kiga.
Nenaunir m & f Maasai, African Mythology
Of uncertain meaning, likely linked to rain. Nenaunir is the villainous god of rain in Maasai mythology, being depicted as a rainbow snake.
Nhial m & f Nuer, African Mythology
The Nuer counterpart of Nhialic, the main creator god of Dinka mythology.
Niyokuri f & m Rwandan
Feminine and masculine name, perhaps honorific after famed professor of agriculture Aristide Niyokuri.
Nyamayarwo m & f Nyoro
This name means ‘meat for Death’, indicating the worst of luck.
Olekina m & f Eastern African, Maasai
Best known as the given name of a Maasai Politician from Kenya.
Rafiki m & f Eastern African, Popular Culture
Means "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).
Roor-ì m & f Sidamo
Means "exceed!" in Sidama.
Rua m & f Swahili
used mainly among swahili community for both boys and girls. ... [more]
Rukuba m & f Nyanga, Central African, Eastern African, African Mythology
Rukuba is a folk hero in Nyanga mythology, who happens to be a Basenji dog. His name has an unknown meaning.
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... [more]
Selam f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "peace" in Amharic.
Semhar f & m Tigrinya
Means "Eritrean region" in Tigrinya.
Shida m & f Swahili, Persian
The name is originated from Arabic language meaning horrible, suffering, hardness or struggles
Shumbusho f & m Rwandan, African
God's consolation. Used both as a family name or a first name.
Sifa m & f Swahili
Means "Praise"
Siku m & f Swahili
Means "day" in Swahili.
Silam f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "peace" in Amharic.
Simuyobewe m & f Rundi
Means "I know him/her" in Kirundi.
Sulwe m & f Luo (Modern)
"shining star"
Suubi f & m Eastern African
Means "Hope" in Luganda.
Tabaro m & f Tooro, Kiga, Nkore
Meaning unknown.
Tees-ì m & f Sidamo
Means "be wise!" in Sidama.
Tekle m & f Amharic
Means "my plant" from Amharic ተክል (tekl) meaning "plant".
Teko m & f Luo (Modern)
"strength"
Tena f & m Ethiopian
Possibly from Ethiopian ጠና (t'ena) meaning "become strong" or "older".
Tesifa f & m Amharic
Means "hope" in Amharic.
Tisa m & f Swahili
Means "nine" in Swahili. It is often given to the ninth-born child.
Tufani f & m Swahili
Means "storm" in Swahili.
Useni m & f Yao
Means "tell me" in Yao.
Uzima f & m Swahili
Life
Wadiya m & f Luo (Archaic)
Found mainly in the Suba regions. Name believed to have Bantu origins.
Wamwema m & f Swahili (Modern, Rare)
A Christian surname with swahili origin that mean belonging to the one that is good. Belonging to God who is the only one that is good.
Yeabsira f & m Amharic
Means "The Father's (God's) work" of Amharic origin, the official language of Ethiopia.
Yordanos f & m Ethiopian
Amharic form of Jordan. This is also the name of a river in Lalibela.
Zelalem m & f Amharic
Amharic for "forever" or "eternity"
Zoreka m & f Kiga, Nkore, Tooro
Meaning “the show off” in Kiga.
Zula m & f Tigrinya
Means "brilliant" in Tigrinya.... [more]