Submitted Names in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
gender
usage
place
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ivoire f English (American, Rare), French (African, Rare)
Derived from French ivoire meaning "ivory", which makes this name a cognate of Ivory.
Iwani f African
Means "speak out".
Jabai m African
Named after a african serial killer in the 5th century.
Ja'ebun m African
Used for the warrior of the tribe KIKI in Nigeria
Jafari m African American (Rare), Swahili
Swahili version of, and elaboration of, Jafar that came into popular usage in the 1970s due to many parents choosing Afrocentric names, in this particular case an Islamic name.
Jahi f Swahili
Worthy
Jalaysia f English (African, Modern)
Possibly a combination of Jayla and Alicia, Alice, Asia 1 or Malaysia
Jalia m Swahili
Honorary
Jana f Swahili
Means "yesterday" in Swahili.
Janeiro m Portuguese (African), Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Derived from Portuguese janeiro "January".
Jangwa m Swahili
Means "desert" in Swahili.
Jasiba f African (Rare)
Meaning "wealthy noble princess" and "one who descends from the highest regal nobility" ... [more]
Jasiri f Swahili
Means "bold, courageous" in Swahili.
Jebet f African
Kalenjin name from the Rift Valley area of Kenya. Means born 'during the day'.
Jelani m Swahili
Powerful
Jina f Swahili
Means "to walk" in Swahili.
Jireh m & f Filipino, English (African, Rare), French (African, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
From the second part of the place name יְהוָה יִרְאֶה‎ (YHWH yir'e) in the land of Moriah, meaning either "the Lord sees" (also "will see" or "will see to it") or "the Lord will provide," so named by Abraham after God provided a ram to sacrifice in place of his son Isaac.
Joikea f African
Means "joy" in the Nuer language.
Jomo m African (Rare)
Jomo Kenyatta was the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya.
Jorjine f French (African, Rare)
Likely a variant spelling of Georgine.
Jorley m African
Name of African origin, meaning "peace".
Joshi m African
Means "galloping" in Swahili.
Josimar m Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Josmar. A famous bearer of this name is Brazilian soccer player Josimar Higino Pereira, who popularized "Josimar" as an independent name.
Jospin m French (African)
Archaic northern French diminutive of Josse.
Jourdin m French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Jourdin.
Jovia f English (African)
Likely a feminine form of Jove or a variation of Jovita
Joyeuse f French (African)
Direct adoption of the adjective joyeuse, the feminine form of the adjective joyeux, "joyful".
Jua m & f Swahili
Means "sun" in Swahili.
Judithe f Portuguese (Brazilian), French (African), Haitian Creole, Greenlandic, English (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Portuguese variant of Judite, English and French variant of Judith and Danish and Greenlandic variant of Juditha.
Juliena f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Juliana, possibly influenced by Julienne.
Julitha f English (African), English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Elaboration of Julith with an additional -a. This name is chiefly used in Tanzania.
Jumaane m Swahili
Means “Tuesday” in Swahili.
Jumoki f & m African, Yoruba, Nigerian
Jumoki which in Nigerian means "everyone loves the baby". There is a dog on youtube named Moki, which is short for Jumoki.
Justicia f English (African), Indonesian (Rare), Puerto Rican
An elaborated form of the English word justice. Justicia is also a genus of flowering plants in the bear's breeches family, Acanthaceae. The genus name honors the Scottish horticulturist James Justice.
Justiniani m Swahili
Swahili variation of Justinianus.
Kabanga m Luba
Means "the second-born or youngest twin" in Luba.
Kabena f & m English, African
Allegedly a form of Kwabena. While this name seems to be used exclusively as a masculine name in Africa, in English-speaking countries it is predominantly used as a feminine name.
Kafele m African
Origin uncertain, possibly a Chewa name.
Kafi f & m African, Muslim
means "sufficient" and "quiet"
Kaielle f English (African)
Combination of the names Kai 1 and Elle.
Kaima f African
Name of African origin, meaning "Our God", or "the God we know", or also "gift of God".
Kalala m & f Luba
Kaluwa f Swahili
Means "forgotten one" in Swahili.
Kamini m Lingala
A famous bearer is French singer Kamini Zantoko (1979-) of Congolese ancestry.
Kampata f Lingala
Means “campus” in Lingala.
Kanau m African
Allegedly used among the Limba people of Sierra Leone.
Karama f Swahili
Means “gift” in Swahili.
Karo m African
It is Isoko name, Niger Delta Nigeria.
Kashangaki m Swahili
Means "surprise" in Swahili.
Kasinda f Kongo
Means “child who was born at dawn” in Kikongo.
Kaskazi f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "north wind" or "hot season, summer".
Kataka m African
From the Kenyan Luhya tribe for a leader or elder.
Katuma m Luba
Derived 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.
Kaunda f & m African
swahilli... [more]
Kayen m African
(Nigerian)"celebrated", (Yoruba)" long-hoped-for child"
Kemba f & m African, Caribbean
Means "peel" in Swahili and "full of faith" in a Central African language.... [more]
Kembo m Kongo
Means "heaven" in Kongo.
Kenaya f & m Lingala
Kembo Na Yawé ; Glory of God
Kengani m Kongo
Kengani 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.... [more]
Kenyangi m Swahili
Means “in the countryside” in Swahili.
Keolebogile f & m Tswana, African
I thanked (God).
Kgabu m & f African, Zulu
Means "to decorate richly" in Zulu.
Khamani m Swahili
Meaning “son of king”, “first born”, or “great king” in Swahili.
Khamisi m Swahili
Means “Thursday” in Swahili.
Khethiwe f African, Zulu
Means "chosen, the one who is chosen" in Zulu.
Khotso m & f African
Means 'Peace'Tshwana(South African)
Kia f Kongo
Powerful
Kiah f Swahili
Means "dawn" in Swahili.
Kiapo m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "oath".
Kibafupia f Swahili
The 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... [more]
Kibibi f Swahili
Means "little lady" in Swahili.
Kiburi f & m Swahili
Means "pride" in Swahili.
Kihani m Kongo
First King
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).
Kijani m Swahili
Means "warrior" in Swahili.
Kimani m African
"Adventurous" or "sailor" Kukiyu tribe in the nation state of Kenya.
Kimbilio m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "refuge".
Kiminu f Central African
Kikongo for "faith".
Kimiya f Kongo
Peace
Kimoya f Kongo
Queen of Hearts
Kimpa-vita f Kongo
The name of a congolese prophetess and religious leader who lived at the end of the 17th century.
Kimya f Swahili
Means "silent" in Swahili. This is the name of musician Kimya Dawson.
Kinaya f Swahili
Means "independance" in Swahili.
Kingdavid m English (American, Modern, Rare), English (African)
Combination of King and David, possibly used in reference to the Biblical character, King David of Israel.
Kingdom m English (American, Rare), English (African)
Either a transferred use of the surname Kingdom or else directly from the English word, perhaps taken from the biblical phrase kingdom of God... [more]
Kingsford m Scottish, African
Transferred use of the surname Kingsford.
Kinuani m & f Lingala
'adventure'
Kinubi m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "harp".
Kiojah f Swahili
Means "miracle" in Swahili.
Kiona f Kongo
Soul crusher
Kipenzi f & m Swahili, African
means "darling", "favorite", "loved one"
Kipepeo f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "butterfly".
Kisima f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "water spring".
Kitoko m & f Lingala
Means "beautiful" in Lingala.
Kiume m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "stamina, strength".
Kivuvu f & m Central African
Kikongo for "hope".
Kiwara f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "savannah".
Kizito m African
Means "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.
Knowledge f & m English (Puritan), Literature, English (African)
From Middle English (originally as a verb in the sense ‘acknowledge, recognize’, later as a noun) from an Old English compound based on cnāwan meaning "know."... [more]
Kokolo m Kongo
Of unknown meaning.
Kolajo m African
An Ancient name of Yoruba Origin, it means 'gather wealty'
Komla m African
Used in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Konadu f & m African
Used among Akan peoples in Ghana, West Africa. Can be used as a first name and surname.
Kondo m Swahili, African
means "war"
Konradi m Swahili
Variation of Conrad.
Kosy f African
Nigerian
Kovu m Swahili
It'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 Kiara... [more]
Kromanti m African
War god of ghana
Kuchanua f Swahili
Means "blossom" in Swahili.
Kucheli f African
Name used by the people of northern Borno state, and Garkida area in Adamawa state. They are called the burah's and paburs.
Kuda m & f African (?)
Means "love" in Zimbabwe.
Kulukulu m & f Central African
Unknown meaning. It has seen some usage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Kumba f African
A name given to the second girl child from a tribe in the Lofa county of Liberia by the kissi tribes.
Kurunzi m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "torch".
Kurwa f & m Swahili
Means "first of twins" in Swahili.
Kusiima m Ganda (Modern), Swahili, Kiga
Means "thankful" in Swahili, Kiga, and Ganda.
Kuwilileni f African (Rare)
This name is used by a Buzzfeed Employee.
Kuyana f Kongo
"person supported or who comes to support, support, protect something"
Kuziva m & f African
Zimbabwe/Shona
Kweli m Swahili (Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
From Swahili kweli meaning "truth".
Kwoth m African, Nuer
The supreme god of the Nuer (South Sudan) who manifests himself in natural phenomena. They believe he is benign god who protects the poor and the unhappy.
Lailati f Indonesian, Swahili
Derived from Arabic لَيْل (layl) meaning "night".
Laini f Swahili
Means "fine, soft, smooth" in Swahili.
Lakia f African
Means "treasure" in Swahili.
Lameck m African
Variant of Lamech.
Lamin m African
Given to the first born boy in The Gambia
Langton m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Langton, chiefly used in Zimbabwe.
Lefils m Haitian Creole, French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Lefils.
Lendl m English (African, Rare), Caribbean
Transferred use of the surname Lendl.
Lenneisha f African
a african bug
Lèo m Central African
Congolese form of Leo and the French equivalent Léo.
Leões m Portuguese (African)
"lions" in Portuguese
Léonelle f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
Feminine form of Léonel, predominantly found in French-speaking African countries.
Léonora f French, French (African)
French form of Leonora. This name is borne by Léonora Miano (1973-), an award-winning Cameroonian writer.
Leviticus m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare), African American
From the name of the book of the Old Testament, which means "of the Levites, of the tribe of Levi". Some parents in the United States view it as a full form or more formal version of the name Levi.
Leya f Central African, Southern African
Unknown origin. It is specially popular in the RD Congo, Zambia and Uganda.
Lianja m & f Lingala, Central African, African Mythology
The name of a major demigod in the Lingala/Mongo-Nkundo mythology complex.
Liano m English (African)
Masculine Form Of Liana
Liel m Kongo
Liel means intelligence in Kikongo
Light m & f English (African)
From the English word light meaning "Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light".... [more]
Lightness f English (African)
From the English word lightness meaning "the amount of lights". This name is mainly found in Tanzania.
Lindalva f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African)
Contraction of Linda and Dalva. This name was borne by Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira.
Lisanga m & f Lingala
Means "united" in Lingala.
Living m English (African)
Either from the English word living or a short form of Livingstone.
Livingstone m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Livingstone.
m Central African
A Kom name.
Locardia f African (Rare), English (Rare)
Locardia Ndandarika (1945-) is a Zimbabwean sculptor, the first woman in her country to take up stone carving professionally.
Lokenio m Lingala, African Mythology
Lokenio is a prince in Nkundo mythology. His name doesn’t have a known meaning.
Lola m & f Lingala
Means "heaven" in Lingala.
Lomana m Central African
Trésor Lomana LuaLua (/ˈtrɛzɔr ləˈmɑːnə luːˌɑːluːˈɑː/; born 28 December 1980) is a Congolese footballer who plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Akhisar Belediyespor and the Congo DR national team.
Lordina f English (African)
Feminine form of Lord. This name is primarily used in Ghana.
Loveday f & m English (African), English (British, Rare), Cornish (Rare), Medieval English, Literature
Medieval form of the Old English name Leofdæg, literally "beloved day". According to medieval English custom, a love day or dies amoris was a day for disputants to come together to try to resolve their differences amicably... [more]
Loveness f English (African)
From the rare English word loveness meaning "love".
Lovenie f African
From the word "love".
Lucresse f Medieval French, French (Rare), French (African, Rare), English (Rare, Archaic)
Middle French form of Lucretia, still occasionally found in French-speaking Africa.
Lufima f Kongo (Rare)
A feminine Kongo name from Dessin Animée congolais.
Lukeny m & f Central African, Mbundu
Means "little mouse" in the Kimbundu language of Angola.
Lumingu m Kongo
Means "Sunday" in Kikongo.
Lunia f Kongo
Delicacy of taste
Lutendo f & m African
Means: Faith... [more]
Luyindama m Kongo
Also congolese footballer Christian Luyindama.
Maame f Central African (Latinized, Rare)
Maame comes from Africa, and is said to mean 'pearl', or 'mother', depending on the variation.
Macmillan m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname MacMillan.
Madaha f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "grace".
Madini f Swahili
Means "gem" in Swahili.
Madoa f Swahili
This name means ''freckle''.
Maelyn f English (African, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Mae and the popular name suffix lyn.
Mafuta m & f Lingala
Means "oil" in Lingala.
Magdalène f French (Archaic), French (African)
Earlier form of Madeleine, as well as a more learned borrowing of Magdalena. This form is now mainly used in French-speaking African countries.
Magdelène f French (Archaic), French (African)
Variant of Magdalène. This form is now mainly used in French-speaking African countries.
Mahali f Swahili
Means "place" in Swahili.
Mahamat m Central African, Thai (Muslim)
Form of Muhammad used in central Africa and Thailand.
Maisha f Swahili (Modern)
Means "life" in Swahili.
Majani f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "leaves (of a plant)".
Makambo m Lingala
Means "things" in Lingala.
Makana m Kongo
The first given name of the German football player Makana Baku.
Makanga m & f Kongo, African Mythology
Means “Wise Person” in Kongo.
Makiadi m & f Kongo
Means "misfortune" in Kikongo.
Makida f African
In Ethiopia, Makida was another name for the Queen of Sheba.
Makiese m & f African, Kongo
Means "happiness" in Kikongo.
Makini m & f Swahili
Means "of good character" or "strength of character" in Swahili.
Makunga m Swahili
Means "crazy" in Swahili.
Makuu m Swahili
This name means Great in Swahili. Known for the crocodile leader in The Lion Guard, also a name for the Swahili people. It is a male name.
Maleba m African
African name, originally from Angola
Maliza f Swahili
Accomplished woman
Mallen m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mallen.
Malundama f Kongo
Means "hidden things" in Kikongo.
Manette f Luxembourgish, Louisiana Creole, Haitian Creole, French (African, Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (British, Rare, Archaic)
Diminutive of Marie. In Louisiana, this name was also considered a rhyming variant of Nanette.
Mangeni f & m African
means "baby who was born when there is plenty of fish" and is of Bantu origin
Manoka m & f Kongo
Means "rain" in Kikongo.
Manouchka f Haitian Creole, French (African, Rare), French (Rare)
French form of Manushka. (Cf. Manouschka, Manoushka.) A known bearer is Gabonese filmmaker Manouchka Kelly Labouba.
Marini f Swahili
Means "pretty" in Swahili.
Marjani f Swahili, Eastern African
Means ‘Coral’.
Marjorine f English (African, Rare)
Elaboration of Marjorie chiefly used in Uganda.
Marvellous m & f English (African)
From Old French merveillos "marvelous, wonderful"
Marygold f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Marigold, or perhaps a transferred use of the surname Marygold.
Mashudu m & f African
Mashudu is a name used the Vha-Venda tribe in the far north of South Africa (Limpopo Province). The name means Luck
Masiko f African
'culture'
Massiré m French (African)
French form of Massire, a french footballer got this name: Massiré Kanté.
Matadi m & f Kongo
Means "stone" in Kikongo.
Mathews m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mathews.
Matondo m Kongo
Means "thanksgiving" in Kikongo.
Matshadi f African
Setswana
Matunda f & m Swahili
Means "fruit" in Swahili.
Maua f Swahili
Means "flower" in Swahili.
Maurisha f African
It's a female version of Maurice, which means "from Mauritania", current Morocco.
Mavika f Kongo
A Bisingombe and Mboma feminine name.
Mavuno m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "harvest time".
Mawena f Ewe, African
Name of Ewe origin. meaning "God is good".
Mawuena f African
god is the giver... [more]
Mayangi m & f Kongo (Modern)
Means "joy; happiness" in Kongo.
Mayela f Kongo
Intelligent
Mayingi f & m Kongo
Nicknamed: Yingi
Mayowa m & f African
Some sources say this name means "one who brings joy".... [more]
Mbala m Central African
From Mbala Mbuta Biscotte, a Congolese soccer player