This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Eastern African; and the pattern is ****.
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
Abedikani m & f AlurMeans "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 AlurMeans "I'm better" or "I'm good" in Alur language.
Abera m EthiopianMeans "light" or "he shines". Used as both a given name and a surname.
Aboyo f LuoMeans "one who saunters" in Luo.
Abuk f African Mythology, DinkaIn Dinka mythology (south Sudan), the first woman. She is the patron goddess of women and gardens. Her emblem is a little snake. She is the mother of
Deng (
Danka).
Abush m OromoMeans, 'little boy' often used to denote the youngest child of a family.
Abuto f LuoMeans "I have hidden" in Luo.
Abyan m SomaliFrom the Somali word Abyee which translates to "to complete or to perfect"
Acan f & m AlurMeans "I suffer" in Alur language. The name may be given to a child born when the parents were experiencing poverty or suffering.
Achan f DinkaMeans "female child in the first pair of twins" in Dinka.
Adanech f AmharicMeans "she saved" or "she rescued" or "she has rescued them" in Amharic.
Adia f Igede, SwahiliMeans "queen" in Igede and "(valuable) gift" in Swahili, from Hausa
adia "gift".
Adongo m & f LuoMeans "second of the twins" in Luo.
Adut f Eastern AfricanThis name is borne by Adut Akech Bior ( born 25 December 1999), a South Sudanese-Australian model.
Afeworq m AmharicMeans "mouth of gold" from Amharic አፍ
(ʾäf) "mouth" and ወርቅ
(wark) "gold".
Aijuka m SwahiliAijuka means "he knew' or 'he understands' in reference to gaining knowledge & education.
Aika f ChagaAika is derived from Aikambe/Aikamai meaning thank you the Chagga language spoken by the Chagga people of the Mt. Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. ... [
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Akeer f DinkaThe name Akeer is often associated with
strength,
leadership, and
resilience in Dinka culture, native to South Sudan.
Aketch f LuoMeans "born during a famine" in Luo.
Akomo f Luo"someone delivered during planting or prosperous times of the year"
Akoth f LuoFeminine of Okoth, meaning born while it was raining
Aluoch f LuoMeans "born on overcast morning" in Luo.
Amron m AmharicMeaning you wanted a certain masculine thing. Calling a baby boy Amron could mean that you wanted that baby.
Angweng f Luo"birthed during the season of white ants (termites, i.e. rainy season)"
Anindo f Luomeans that the mother slept a lot during pregnancy
Aoro f Luo"born during a very dry season"
Apolot f Eastern AfricanOrigin- Iteso people of eastern Uganda and Western Kenya, from the Ateso language, a derivative of the Teso-Turkana language and eastern Nilotic culture. ... [
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Athiambo f Luo"born late in the evening". Thought to be an intelligent person.
Atimango f AlurMeans "What do I do?" in Alur language and may be given to someone who is born to parents who are facing an issue or problem.
Auma f Luo"someone delivered with the face down or through the caesarean process"
Awino f LuoMeans "born with the cord around" in Luo.
Awiti f Luo"someone birthed after a misfortune, such as a difficult birth process"
Ayanleh m Eastern AfricanMeans "lucky". This name spelling is most commonly used in Djibouti and is also used as a surname.
Ayen f DinkaRelated with a specific kind of cow in Dinka language.
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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Beydaan f SomaliSomali feminine name taken directly from the ordinary vocabulary word for "almond", which is perhaps ultimately from Persian
بادام (
bâdâm) "almond".
Bile m SomaliThe name Bile is a traditional Somali name with deep cultural and historical significance. It is one of the most respected and ancient names in Somali history, often associated with strength, leadership, and resilience.... [
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Biruktawit f AmharicOriginated from the Bible which means 'blessed' and is of Amharic origin
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).
Bootaan m SomaliThe name Bootaan is of Somali origin and carries a powerful and positive meaning. In Somali, Bootaan is often associated with characteristics like strength, courage, and dignity. It's a traditional Somali name that reflects qualities admired in Somali culture, particularly in relation to leadership, bravery, and standing firm in the face of challenges.... [
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