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.
Nzota m PareEtymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during drought.
Obax f SomaliIt means “as delicate and beautiful as a flower” in Somali.
Ochola m Luo"birthed after the death of the father"
Oduor m LuoMeans "born in the middle of the night" in Luo.
Ogenga m AcholiThis name is only given to poweerful people in the area for example, a professor, great politician can name their children "Ogenga"
Ojwang m Luo"survived despite being neglected"
Okello m Luo"born after twins or third born of triplets"
Okeyo m Luo"birthed during harvesting time"
Okoth m LuoMeans "born during the rainy sea" in Luo.
Oluoch m LuoOluoch came from the word luoch that means mist. If the the baby boy is born during the cold weather with mist he is called Oluoch. That means Oluoch is mist.
Ondiek m LuoName given to a male who survives childhood after successive deaths of infants to the parents. This name suggests strength and determination to survive. Ondiek is also the Hyena in the Luo language... [
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Oruni m AcholiMeans "jok (God) delayed childbirth" in Acholi.
Otiya m LuoMeans "named after either of his grandparents" in Luo.
Owiti m Luo"born after a misfortune like a difficult birthing process"
Ozoro f Eastern AfricanAmharic name, said to come from a biblical name meaning "strength of the Lord" (in which case it is partly from Hebrew
’az "force, strength" and a relative of
Oz 2).
Popobawa m SwahiliName of a shape-shifting shetani (evil spirit) in Zanzibar mythology. It is derived from Swahili elements
popo (bat) and
bawa (wing), therefore literally meaning "bat-wing" or "winged bat"... [
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Pumbaa m Popular Culture, SwahiliMeans "to be foolish, silly, weak-minded, careless, negligent" in Swahili. This is the name of the warthog in Disney's 'The Lion King' (1994).
Qaloon m Somalialoon is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Raage m SomaliMeans "he who delayed at birth" in Somali.
Rafiki m & f Eastern African, Popular CultureMeans "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).
Rooble m SomaliA Somali name that means "rain man" or "one who brings rain." The Somali word roob means "rain."
Rua m & f Swahiliused mainly among swahili community for both boys and girls. ... [
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Rungo m SwahiliThe name Rungo has different meaning but they all mean the same thing. It mewns a “”weapon of war”” mostly a “”war club””... [
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Rwatmamiyo f Rwandan"Belonging to Tmamiyo." from the Kinyarwanda/Kirundi prefix "Rwa-" which means "of," "belonging to," or "place of." paired with a personal or ancestral surname or clan name.
Sadiki m Egyptian, Arabic, SwahiliTranslating to “faithful” or “loyal,” it can always remind baby to stay dedicated to the people they love. Whether it’s through a ride-or-die friendship or sticking by their own beliefs, the name Sadiki is a constant reminder to keep a steadfast heart.
Sado m Oromo (Anglicized)A form of the arabic name
Sa'id, meaning "happy, lucky", used by the Oromo people of Ethiopia. Notable people with this name includes Junedin Sado, a former Ethiopian Cabinet Minister, Haji Adam Sado, a political leader, and his father, Sado Sheka.
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... [
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Safaria f SwahiliThe name Safaria is the feminized version of the name Safari, meaning "journey" in Swahili
Sagal f SomaliA name that derives from the word sagal which means morning rays of the sun during the rainy season.
Samatar m SomaliThis Somali name means "doing good" or just "good."
Sarafina f SwahiliApparently means "bright star" in Swahili. The name might be best known from the South African musical "Sarafina!" Also, the name is often easily confused with the Hebrew name
Seraphina, but despite looking similar in appearance, both names clearly have completely different etymologies.
Saredo f SomaliEtymology uncertain, possibly from the Somali
sare meaning "high, advanced".
Sauti f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "voice, noise".
Sevuri m PareEtymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during the rainy season.
Shankaroon f SomaliMeans "better than five" in Somali. It is also used as endearment to express the worth of the one child is better than five.... [
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Sharmaarke m SomaliA name that means "see no evil" or "protect from evil." The prefix shar- means "evil."
Shermake m SomaliMeans "someone who is really lucky and brings good fortune along with them" in Somali.
Shida m & f Swahili, PersianThe name is originated from Arabic language meaning horrible, suffering, hardness or struggles
Shumi m AmharicDerived from the Amharic word "shum" (ሹም) which historically refers to a chief, ruler, or administrator and was an honorific implying 'ruler'. The use of "shum" as an honorific linguistically diminished with the end of the monarchy in 1974 and has become a given name to denote historical family heritage.
Simbo m ChagaMeans "harvest, divine gift" in Chagga.
Suban m SomaliSuban is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Sudaysi m Somali (Arabized, Modern)Based on the name of sheikh Abdul Rahmane Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Sudais, Imam of the great mosque of Mekka. Arab al-sudais means "the sixth".
Sylidio m Eastern AfricanThe given name of the Rwandian politician Sylidio Dusabumuremyi who was stabbed to death in September 2019.
Tadalesh m SomaliMeans "person who possesses a lot of good luck" in Somali.
Tahiil m SomaliMeans "someone who is well balanced" in Somali.
Taitu f EthiopianName of a 19th century Ethiopian empress known for founding the now-capital city of Addis Ababa and fending off Italian invasion of Ethiopia
Tavavich f AmharicName of the wife of the eighteenth-century Ethiopian emporer.
Tegla f Eastern African, PokotA famous bearer is Tegla Chepkite Loroupe (born 1973) a Kenyan long-distance track and road runner. She is also a global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights and education.
Tekle m & f AmharicMeans "my plant" from Amharic ተክል
(tekl) meaning "plant".
Tena f & m EthiopianPossibly from Ethiopian ጠና (
t'ena) meaning "become strong" or "older".
Tisa m & f SwahiliMeans "nine" in Swahili. It is often given to the ninth-born child.
Tosane m SomaliMeaning: Tosane generally means "wise" or "knowledgeable."... [
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Totit f AmharicMeans "monkey" in Amharic. It is used as a nickname in Ethiopia.
Tubbo m LuhyaMeans "lover of bees; friend of all" in Luhya.
Tubeec m SomaliMeaning: Tubeec is associated with "melodious" or "musical", reflecting a connection to singing or music.... [
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Ubax f SomaliMeans "flower" or "blossom" in Somali.
Udeera f SwahiliUdeera was a baby born in the covenant of kings in africa she went through trials and tribulations growing up , stories told that god helped her throughout hard times and starvation.... [
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Ugbad f SomaliThe meaning is a "Bouquet of Roses". It is a new name, people used it as a very advanced language term of the meaning.