Submitted Names in Kenya

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is Kenya.
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Ababuo f African
Ababuo means a child that keeps coming back. This name is mainly used in Ghana
Abam f African
Abam’s meaning is “second child after twins”
Abana f African
Variant of Abena.
Abdikadir m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Abd al-Qadir, used outside of Somalia.
Abdu m Swahili
Abdu is a name of Swahili origin meaning worshipper of God and the vowel at the end makes it sound like Abdul
Abdulkadir m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Abd al-Qadir, used outside of Somalia.
Abelle m French (African, Rare)
Possibly a variation of Abel.
Abigael f & m English, English (African), Spanish (Latin American), Filipino
Variant of Abigail. Masculine usage is mostly restricted to Latin America and the Philippines (though it is still more often used as a feminine name in that part of the world).
Abigaili f Biblical, Swahili
Swahili form of Abigail.
Aboyo f Luo
Means "one who saunters" in Luo.
Abungu f Luo
Means "of the forest" in Luo.
Abuto f Luo
Means "I have hidden" in Luo.
Adamu m Amharic, Swahili, Hausa
Amharic, Swahili, and Hausa form of Adam.
Adeben m African
Means "twelfth born son".
Adede f Luo
Means "grasshopper" in Luo.
Adejoke f African
Variant of Ajoke.
Adelphine f French (Quebec, Rare), French (African)
Possibly a diminutive or elaborated form of Adelphe.
Adhra f Swahili
Means "apology" in Swahili.
Adia f Igede, Swahili
Means "queen" in Igede and "(valuable) gift" in Swahili, from Hausa adia "gift".
Adimu f Swahili
Means “rare” in Swahili.
Admasu m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "his horizon" from Amharic አድማስ (admas) meaning "horizon".
Admeto m Italian (Rare), Portuguese (African, Rare), Theatre
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Admetus.
Adongo m & f Luo
Means "second of the twins" in Luo.
Adorya f English (African)
Derived from the greek "doron", meaning "gift", so the meaning is "gifts giver".
Aduor f Eastern African, Luo
Means "born at dawn" in Luo.
Adut f Eastern African
This name is borne by Adut Akech Bior ( born 25 December 1999), a South Sudanese-Australian model.
Afae m African
Diminutive of Afeworq.
Afe m African
Diminutive of Afeworq.
Afiya f African, Arabic
Means "health" in Arabic.
Aguinaldo m Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Italian (Archaic)
Possibly a form of Aginald. It coincides with a Spanish vocabulary word which refers to the thirteenth salary or end-of-year bonus in Latin America, as well as a folk genre of Christmas carols (also called villancicos); the earlier form was aguilando, allegedly from the Latin phrase hoc in anno meaning "during this year"... [more]
Aguta m African
Allegedly a Lugbara name from Uganda.
Agwang f Luo
Means "wolf" in Luo.
Ahoefa f Ewe, African
Name of Ewa origin, meaning "peaceful" or "bringer of peace".
Aijuka m Swahili
Aijuka means "he knew' or 'he understands' in reference to gaining knowledge & education.
Ainsworth m African
Transferred use of the surname Ainsworth.
Aitong m & f Kikuyu
Means "darling child" in Kikuyu.
Ajuoga f Luo
Means "doctor" in Luo.
Akech f Luo
"birthed during a famine"
Akello f Luo
Means "born after twins" in Luo.
Aketch f Luo
Means "born during a famine" in Luo.
Akiiki f Luo, Nyoro, Tooro
A variant of Akiki, Meaning ‘friend’ in Luo, Nyoro and Tooro.
Akiki m Eastern African, Nkore
Means "friend" in Nkore, spoken in Uganda.
Akili m Swahili (Rare)
From Swahili akili meaning "mind, inteligence".
Akoele f Ewe, African
Name of Ewa origin, meaning "life is peaceful".
Akol m & f African
From Iteso in eastern uganda. Meaning nicelooking.
Akomo f Luo
"someone delivered during planting or prosperous times of the year"
Akoth f Luo
Feminine of Okoth, meaning born while it was raining
Akouvi f Ewe, African
Name of Ewe origin, meaning "God answered".
Akpené f Ewe, African
Name of Ewa origin, meaning "gratitude".
Akwokwo f African
Means "younger of twins" in Ga.
Alcínia f Portuguese (African)
Portuguese elaboration of Alcina.
Alek f Eastern African, Dinka
Means "black-and-white cow" in Dinka.... [more]
Allswell m & f Western African (Rare), English (African, Rare, ?)
Presumably from the English phrase all's well.
Almasi f Swahili
Means "diamond" in Swahili.
Almaz m & f Tatar, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Azerbaijani, Eastern African, Amharic
Means "diamond" in various languages, all derived from Persian الماس (almas). It is only used as a masculine name in Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan while it is feminine in Azerbaijan and Ethiopia.
Aluoch f Luo
Means "born on overcast morning" in Luo.
Amadika f African
Is of African-Rhodesia origin and means "to be beloved".
Amani f Swahili
Means "peace" in Swahili.
Amanyire f & m Eastern African, Nyoro, Tooro, Nkore, Kiga
Means "God knows" in Nyoro, Tooro, Nkore, and Kiga.
Amari m African, Yoruba, Western African
A noted bearer was a Damel of Cayor, Amari Ngoné Ndella, who ruled from 1790 AD to 1809 AD. The Kingdom of Cayor was one of the largest of most powerful kingdoms in what is now Senegal, existing from 1549 AD to 1879 AD.
Amazie f & m African (Modern)
Gifted with purpose
Amesemi f Eastern African, African Mythology
Amesemi was goddess of the ancient Kingdom of Kush, and wife of the god Apedemak.
Amino f Somali, African
Somali variant of Amina.
Amondi f Swahili
Swahili form of Amani.
Amukelani m & f African, Tsonga
Means "acceptance" in Tsonga.
Anaiya f African
Similar to Anaya meaning "look up to god".
Anansia f African
Feminine form of Anansi.
Anasa f Swahili
Means "joy" in Swahili.
Ancelle f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French variant of Ancille, which has also been used in non-francophone countries over time. Note that in the English-speaking world, there are very likely cases where this name is a feminization of Ansel.... [more]
Ancille f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French form of Ancilla, which has also been used in non-francophone countries over time. Also compare Ancelle.... [more]
Andwele m Swahili
Means "God brings me" in Swahili.
Angari f Eastern African, Kikuyu
Variant of Wangari. Also a surname.
Angavu m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "clear, lucid".
Angelista f English (African, Rare)
Possibly a short form of Evangelista. This is used mainly in Tanzania.
Angweng f Luo
"birthed during the season of white ants (termites, i.e. rainy season)"
Anindo f Luo
means that the mother slept a lot during pregnancy
Anitah f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Anita 1 primarily used in Uganda.
Anjella f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Angela. This variant is most popular in Uganda and Malawi.
Annecy f French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare), French (African, Rare), English (Rare)
Adoption of the name of the city of Annecy, the prefecture and largest city of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France. It lies on the northern tip of Lake Annecy, 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Geneva, Switzerland and is generally nicknamed the "Pearl of French Alps"... [more]
Anniesse f English (Rare, ?), French (African)
Perhaps a variant of Agnès, reflecting the French pronunciation.
Anoni m Swahili
Variation of Anno.
Anyang f Luo
Means "crocodile" in Luo.
Anyango f Luo
Meaning born in the mid morning
Aoro f Luo
"born during a very dry season"
Aphiwe m & f African
Means "given" in Zulu.
Apiyo f Luo
"firstborn of twins"
Apolinário m Portuguese (African), Louisiana Creole (Rare)
Portuguese and Louisiana Spanish form of Apollinaris.
Apolot f Eastern African
Origin- Iteso people of eastern Uganda and Western Kenya, from the Ateso language, a derivative of the Teso-Turkana language and eastern Nilotic culture. ... [more]
Aquino m American (Hispanic, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Spanish (Philippines), South American (Rare), Portuguese (African, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Aquino. Likely in some cases it has been used as a given name in honour of the 13th-century saint Thomas Aquinas.
Araba f African
Girl born on a Tuesday, in Akan. (Same as Abena)
Arcade m & f French (Rare), French (African), Arthurian Cycle
French masculine and feminine form of Arcadius.... [more]
Argentina f Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Italian, Romanian (Rare), English (Rare), Medieval English, Medieval Italian
Derived from Latin argentum meaning "silver" combined with the feminine adjectival suffix -ina.... [more]
Armartie m English (African)
A famous bearer of this name is Wayne Armartie Laryea (1952-) a British-born musician and actor with Ghanian ancestry.
Arnique f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), French (African, Rare)
Derived from French arnique meaning "arnica" (as in, the plant). In other words, you could say that this name is a gallicization of Arnica.... [more]
Artwell m Shona, English (African), Ndebele
Zimbabwe origin meaning 'Creative' or 'Excellent Creation'.
Arusi f Swahili
Means "born at wedding time" in Swahili.
Asadi m Eastern African
Masculine name in the Rotooro language, Uganda East Africa.
Asali f Swahili
Means "honey" in Swahili.
Asana f African, Dagbani
The name Asana is a derivative of Hassan. ... [more]
Asani m Swahili
Means "rebellious" in Swahili.
Asanti f & m Swahili, African
means "thank you"
Asatira f Swahili
Means "history, legend" in Swahili.
Asaye f African
From Africa/Ghana
Aseye f African
african, Means Happiness
Asmini f Swahili
Swahili form of Jasmin 1.
Assata f African
Unknown Country- West African- adopted by Revolutionary Black activist Assata Shakur. Assata means "she who struggles", Shakur means "thankful one"
Athiambo f Luo
"born late in the evening". Thought to be an intelligent person.
Athumani m Swahili
Means "third one" in Swahili.
Atiena f Swahili
Means "guardian of the night" in Swahili.
Aturinda m & f Eastern African, Nkore
Means "He -God- protects us" in Nkole, spoken in Uganda.
Auma f Luo
"someone delivered with the face down or through the caesarean process"
Auriol m & f French (African, Rare), English (British)
Transferred use of the surname Auriol. As a feminine name, it may be derived from Auriel.
Awino f Luo
Means "born with the cord around" in Luo.
Awiti f Luo
"someone birthed after a misfortune, such as a difficult birth process"
Awuor f Luo
Means "the greedy one" in Luo.... [more]
Ayaba f African American (Rare), Yoruba (Rare), Nigerian (Rare), African (Rare)
From the Yoruba ayaba meaning "queen".
Ayanleh m Eastern African
Means "lucky". This name spelling is most commonly used in Djibouti and is also used as a surname.
Ayelè f Ewe, African
Name of Ewa origin, meaning "happiness has come", "happiness is here".
Ayesu m & f African
Muslim African
Aynjel m & f African, African American, Jamaican Patois, Caribbean
A strongly phonetic spelling of the world "angel", especially used by those who speak Jamaican Patois and other English-based dialects of Caribbean Creole.
Azizi f & m African American (Rare), Swahili
Means "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.
Azland f African, English (American, Rare)
As an African name it means "powerful". As an English name, it is an alternate spelling of Azlan which is a variant of Aslan, a Turkish name meaning "lion"... [more]
Bahaar f African
An African girl's name derived from "Bahar", meaning "Spring"
Bahari f & m Swahili
Means "sea" or "ocean" in Swahili.
Bakaffa m Eastern African
Bakaffa (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... [more]
Bakhta f African, Arabic, Berber
Means "starry" in Berber.
Bale m Swahili
Means “yes, correct” in Swahili.
Balinda m Swahili
Means “guard” in Swahili.
Bassey m & f African
(Efik and Ibibio) origin meaning little god
Batandwa m & f African
Batandwa was a used name reffering to followers in Christianity.
Bekunda m African
It is used by the people of the switzerlan of uganda.... [more]
Belayneh m Eastern African, Amharic
It 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".... [more]
Bendito m Portuguese (African)
Means "blessed" in Portuguese.
Bendo f African
This means is from a Liberian dialect. It means beautiful...
Benevolence f & m English (African)
From the English word, ultimately from Latin bene volent "well wishing".
Béranger m French (Rare), French (African)
French form of Berengar, now more common in French-speaking parts of Africa.
Beza f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "payment, redemption" in Amharic.
Bibuwa m Swahili
Means “boss” in Swahili.
Biruk m Ethiopian, African
Transferred use of the surname Biruk, after the footballer Shai Biruk.
Bismack m Central African, English (African)
Possibly a variant of Bismarck. This is borne by Congolese basketball player Bismack Biyombo (1992-).
Blessed f & m English (Puritan), African
From the English word "blessed" meaning "having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing; held in veneration; revered", ultimately from Old English blētsian, blēdsian "to consecrate (with blood)".
Blessings m & f English (African)
Plural form of Blessing. It is most used in Malawi.
Blessmore m English (African)
From the English words bless and more, chiefly used in Zimbabwe.
Boma m & f Swahili
Meaning "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).
Boro m & f Luo (Archaic)
One of the progenies of the Alego clans
Brilliance f English (African, Rare)
Taken from the English word brilliance.
Brilliant m English (African, Rare), African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly from the English word brilliant meaning "(of light or color) very bright and radiant".
Busara f Swahili
Means "wisdom" in Swahili.
Cabdi m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Abdi.
Calvine f English (African)
Feminine form of Calvin.
Chaltu f Eastern African, Oromo
Means "being the best of the best" in Oromo.
Champion m English (African)
From the English word champion.
Chamsia f Eastern African
Possibly a Comorian form of Shams. A notable bearer is Comorian singer Chamsia Sagaf (1955-).
Chanceline f French (African)
Perhaps from the French word chance meaning "luck".
Chandelle f English, French (African)
From French chandelle, "candle". It is a cognate of the Spanish name Candela.
Chandrel m & f French (African)
Unisex version of Chandrelle.
Chaniya f Swahili
Means "wealthy" in Swahili.
Chausiki f Swahili
Means "born at night" in Swahili.
Chemutai f Kalenjin
Derives 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... [more]
Chengetai m & f African, Shona
To protect/to take care of
Chepkirui f Kalenjin
Means "one who was born while people slept” in Kalenjin.
Cheusi m Swahili
Means "black" in Swahili.
Chiedza f African
Meaning Light/Dawn... [more]
Chikhulupiliro m & f African
Chichewa, means faith.
Chikodinaka f African, Igbo
Means "in God's hands" in Igbo.
Chikomborero f & m African
Means"Blessings. comes from Zimbabwe
Chikwendu m Igbo, African
Means "God agrees to life", taken from the Igbo phrase o buru na chukwu kwe ndu ga-adi "if god agrees there will be life".
Chimène f French, French (African), Haitian Creole, Dutch (Modern, Rare), Theatre
French form of Ximena. It was used by Pierre Corneille in his play Le Cid (1636) for the wife of El Cid, known as Jimena Díaz in Spanish.
Chinangunga m & f African
Variety of vernacular language among people living along lake Nyasa in Tanzania.
Chinoza m African
Zezuru name for one who knows much but says less
Chinua m African, Nigerian, Igbo
meaning: god's own blessing... [more]
Chinue f African
Means "God's blessing".
Chipukizi f Swahili
Means "bud, sprout, shoot" in Swahili.
Christophile f & m Late Greek, French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
Late Greek feminine form of Christophilos as well as the French masculine and feminine form of Christophilus.
Chuchu m & f African
Chu meaning "Life" it can be used as both a girl or boy name. It also link to another name Chuchu or Chu-Chu meaning double life.... [more]
Chuki f & m Swahili
Means "born during a time of hatred" in Swahili.
Chukwunonso m African
Igbo land Eastern Nigeria - Chukwu(Almighty God) no(is) nso(near). God is near
Ciokaraine f Eastern African
A 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.
Clairina f French (African, Rare)
Elaboration of Claire, used in La Réunion.
Clever m English (African), Spanish (Latin American)
From the English word clever.
Cornéline f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
Diminutive of Cornélie, as it contains the French feminine diminutive suffix -ine.
Crescence f & m French (Rare), French (African)
French feminine and masculine form of Crescentius.
Creusa f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Italian (Rare)
Latinized form of Greek Κρέουσα (Kreousa) meaning "princess", from κρέων (kreon) "king, royal" (compare Kreon). This was the name of the first wife of Aeneas, who was killed in the sack of Troy and then appeared to her husband as a ghost, encouraging him to move on without her and seek a new city.
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