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.
Cartan m SomaliThe name Cartan may be linked to terms or concepts in Somali language that emphasize strength or steadfastness, though its exact root is difficult to pinpoint. Many Somali names are descriptive, referring to virtues or traits that parents hope their child will embody, such as courage or leadership.
Cawil m SomaliA name that means "replacement." A family may give the name to a male whose father or older brother has died.
Cawo f SomaliA name that comes from the Somali word cawo which means "luck." Outside of Somalia, Somalis may spell it as Awo.
Caydiid m SomaliDerived from the Somali words
cay, meaning "insult," and
diid, meaning "to reject," interpreted as "rejects insults".
Chan m DinkaMeans "male child in the first pair of twins" in Dinka.
Chemutai f KalenjinDerives from the East African tribe, the Kalenjins. Like many other Kalenjin names, the first part of the name relates to the gender of the person and the second part is how, when, or where they were born... [
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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."
Ciokaraine f Eastern AfricanA famous bearer of the name was the Kenyan Meru human rights activist and female diviner Ciokaraine from Igembe, Kenya. She was a fierce supporter of women's rights and is known for having offered up her son's life in order to prevent a famine during the Mau Mau Uprising.
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
Dagne f AmharicDagne means "judge" and is of Amharic origin.
Dalal m SomaliThis name is of Somali origin and means "guide" or "leader." It often carries a sense of someone who leads others in a positive or wise way.
Dalmar m SomaliDerived from the words
dal meaning "land" or "country" and
mar meaning "to pass through" or "travel". The name can be interpreted as "traveler of the land" or "one who journeys through the country." It reflects a heritage of movement and exploration, significant in Somali culture, where nomadic life and migration were historically important... [
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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."
Dayax m & f SomaliMeans "moon" in Somali. A well-known bearer is Dayax Dalnuurshe, an award-winning Somali musical artist.
Demissie m AmharicMeans "my destroyer" from Amharic ደመሰሰ
(damasasa) meaning "to destroy, to crush".
Digil m Somali"Digil" refers to a Somali clan known for agriculture and pastoralism. It symbolizes community and resilience.
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.
Ejigayehu f Amharic, EthiopianMeans "I have seen a lot good/better" in Amharic. This was the name of a famous singer Ejigayehu Shibabaw, better known as Gigi.
Eliella f Eastern AfricanEliella is a feminine name used mainly in the Kirundi language throughout Burundi likely due to the linguistic influences of German & Belgian colonization from the 1890's-1960's.
Emebet f Ethiopian, AmharicDerived from Amharic
’əmäbēt "royal lady", this (former) honorific is nowadays used as a given name.... [
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Enku f AmharicThis feminine name means "pearl" in Amharic.
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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Fadha f SomaliPossibly from Arabic
فِضَّة (fiḍḍa), meaning "silver" or
فَضَاء (faḍāʔ), meaning "empty space".
Fahmo f SomaliMeans "understanding" in Somali directly from the Arabic root
f-h-m (see
Fahim).
Faisa f SwahiliSwahili/Arabic, meaning successful/victorious
Fana f EthiopianMeans “light” or “jungle” in various African languages.
Foosi m SomaliMeaning: The name Foosi generally means "prosperous" or "successful" in Somali.... [
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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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Gabra f EthiopianEthiopian girl's name, meaning "The gift of offering"
Garre m SomaliGarre is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Gebregziabher m Ge'ez, TigrinyaMeans "servant of God" in Ge'ez, from Ge'ez
ገብረ (
gäbrä) "servant" and
እግዚአብሔር (ʾəgziʾäbḥer), a Ge'ez translation of God, from Ge'ez
እግዚእ (
ʾəgziʾ) "lord" and
ብሔር (
bəḥer) “world, region”
Gebreselassie m Ge'ez, AmharicMeans "servant of the Trinity" in Ge'ez, from Ge'ez
ገብረ (
gäbrä) "servant" and
ሥላሴ "Trinity", referencing to the Holy Trinity, from
selse "threeness".
Geesi f SomaliMeans "a courageous man, brave, hero" in Somali.
Geleta m & f AmharicGeleta is Amharic in origin & means 'revealed'.
Gifti f OromoMeans "lady" or "queen" in Afaan Oromo.
Gitonga m Meru, Embu, GikuyuThis name is commonly used in Meru, Embu and Gikuyu regions in Kenya. The name means a rich man. The name has been passed from generation to generation since time in memorial. The cultures which usually name their male children after their grandparents-dead or alive intentionally do this to ensure the character or personality of the grandpa can be carried to the grandchildren.
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.
Habon f & m Somali (Rare), SpanishThis name means when everything comes together at the right time and the right place. Beautiful.
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.
Halas m SomaliMeaning: Halas generally means "good" or "positive" in Somali.... [
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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.