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Kamwendo m ChewaMeans "walking from place to place; traveller" in Chewa language.
Kanau m AfricanAllegedly used among the Limba people of Sierra Leone.
Kaneme m & f IgboMeans "let's keep doing" in Igbo.
Kara f & m OgoniMeans "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria.
Kariebi m & f IjawMeans "the blessing we prayed for" in Ijaw.
Karikoga m ShonaMeans "one who is alone". The name may be given to say that one who lives alone or was born alone without siblings.
Kaskazi f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "north wind" or "hot season, summer".
Kataka m AfricanFrom the Kenyan Luhya tribe for a leader or elder.
Katavi m African, NyamweziA demonic being in the popular belief of the Nyamwezi people of Tanzania. He is reputed to be the chief of the water-spirits, but he also haunts the barren lands and deserts.
Katuma m LubaDerived from the Luba word
kàtùmà meaning "last-born of triplets", ultimately from the word
tùmà meaning "to send". Superstition suggests that third-born children with this name, because of their name, should not be sent on errands or deliveries.
Kayen m African(Nigerian)"celebrated", (Yoruba)" long-hoped-for child"
Kbra f TigrinyaUsed in Eritrea and Tigray, meaning: her glory, her dignity
Keatlaretse f TswanaMeans "to receive with open hands" in Tswana. It is usually used as a sign of respect.
Kéehu m & f ManjakMeans "the one who dies" or "the dead one" in Manjak. This name is given to protect the child from an early death.
Kemelayefa m IjawMeans "nothing is greater than a human being" in Ijaw.
Kemi f YorubaMeans "cherish me; caring for me" in Yoruba. It is also a diminutive of other names such as
Oluwakemi.
Kengani m KongoKengani is an African language, that belongs to Bantu people, designated from Congo kingdom in area that now is called Angola(Uige province).Which is used for Kings, liders, Boss, or heroes.... [
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Kenhinde m & f YorubaOne coming last. Often used for the second of twins.
Kenyatta f & m African American, Eastern AfricanTransferred use of the surname
Kenyatta, meaning "a musician", according to Asante (1991). This was the surname of the first President of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta (1894-1978; born Kamau wa Ngengi), who is considered the founding father of the African country (see also Kenya)... [
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Ketugay m & f JolaMeans "Die till you get tired of it" in Jola. This name is given to an infant who is believed to be a spirit child who has been coming and going between life and death.
Kganya f SothoMeans "Light” or “God’s Light" in Sesotho.
Khamani m SwahiliMeaning “son of king”, “first born”, or “great king” in Swahili.
Khanyokulhe f ZuluMeans "guide on the way" in Zulu from the word
khanyo meaning "guide" and
kuhle meaning "way".
Khwezi m & f ZuluMeans "bright morning star" in Zulu.
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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Kikelomo f YorubaMeans "child whom everyone loves pampering" in Yoruba.
Kimani m African"Adventurous" or "sailor" Kukiyu tribe in the nation state of Kenya.
Kimpa-vita f KongoThe name of a congolese prophetess and religious leader who lived at the end of the 17th century.
Kimya f SwahiliMeans "silent" in Swahili. This is the name of musician Kimya Dawson.
Kisi f & m OgoniMeans "move/ go forward" or "progress" in Khana,... [
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Kiume m SwahiliSwahili masculine name meaning "stamina, strength".
Kizito m AfricanMeans "Gift from God" or "Child who God loves". St. Kizito is the youngest of the 22 Ugandan martyrs. He is the patron saint of children and primary schools.
Koffi m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
fue "Saturday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Saturday".
Kofoworola m & f YorubaMeans "He/She did not buy this wealth with money" in Yoruba, derived from
kò meaning "(he/she) didn't",
fi meaning "use",
owó meaning "money",
rà meaning "buy" and
ọlá meaning "wealth".
Kokumo m & f YorubaMeans "he will not die anymore" in Yoruba, typically given to an
Abiku child. Abiku are spirits that are believed to enter a pregnant woman and move in a constant cycle of birth, death, and rebirth... [
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Kola m YorubaMeans "gathers wealth" in Yoruba, derived from
kó meaning "gather" and
ọlá meaning "wealth". It is also used as diminutive of
Kolawole,
Kolade and
Kolapo.
Kolade m YorubaMeans "brings lots of wealth" in Yoruba, derived from
kó meaning "gather" combined with
ọlá meaning "honour, wealth, success, notability" and
dé meaning "arrive, return".
Kolajo m AfricanAn Ancient name of Yoruba Origin, it means 'gather wealty'
Kolawole m YorubaMeans "he brings nobility, wealth, honour, into the house" in Yoruba.
Komla m AfricanUsed in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Konadu f & m AfricanUsed among Akan peoples in Ghana, West Africa. Can be used as a first name and surname.
Konan m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
mlan "Wednesday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Wednesday".
Kotani m TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga
kota meaning "able, talented".
Kouadio m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
jɔlɛ "Tuesday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Tuesday".
Kouakou m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
we "Thursday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Thursday".
Kouamé m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
mɔnnɛn "Sunday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Sunday".
Kouassi m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
kisie "Monday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Monday".
Kovu m SwahiliIt's Kiswahili for "Scar" and possibly, and is used in the Lion King 2. Kovu was chosen by Scar to become King before Simba returned to Pride Rock. Kovu's Mother Zira almost let Simab kill him when he was just a cub when they were caught in the Pridelands, but Simba told her to take him and leave before departing with his own daughter
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Kpadia m IjawMeaning unknown. It was the name of an Ijaw king.
Kshantineyah f Hebrew, AfricanIs a hebrew name meaning the most beautiful child. It also means most loved with The ending YAH abbreviation of Yahweh this name means God is alway with this child.
Kucheli f AfricanName used by the people of northern Borno state, and Garkida area in Adamawa state. They are called the burah's and paburs.