Submitted Names in Tanzania

This is a list of submitted names in which the place is Tanzania.
gender
usage
place
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Majani f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "leaves (of a plant)".
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.
Makonnen m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "nobleman, official, leader" in Amharic.
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
Malija f Nyakyusa
Nyakyusa form of Maria.
Maliza f Swahili
Accomplished woman
Mallen m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mallen.
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
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.
Maragarita f Haya
Ruhaya form of Margaret.
Marini f Swahili
Means "pretty" in Swahili.
Mariyamu f Haya
Ruhaya form of Mariam.
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.
Masaawe m Chaga
Means "hailstorm" in Chagga.
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'
Masingisa m Kaguru
Means "he who shakes things" in Chikaguru.
Massiré m French (African)
French form of Massire, a french footballer got this name: Massiré Kanté.
Matete m Kaguru
Means "finished, completed" in Chikaguru.
Mathews m English (African)
Transferred use of the surname Mathews.
Matshadi f African
Setswana
Matulumi m & f Kaguru
Means "decorations" in Chikaguru.
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.
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]
Mayowa m & f African
Some sources say this name means "one who brings joy".... [more]
Mbilime f Kaguru
Means "runner" in Chikaguru.
Mbogo m Haya
Means "buffalo" in Haya.
Meafnya f Datooga
Means "one who cannot be hidden" in Datooga.
Mearjeang’da m Datooga
Means "not at rest, restless" in Datooga.
Mechine f African (Modern, Rare)
African name meaning "Tears/Sadness." From common dialect of Bassa. Appearance in Liberia and Ghana.... [more]
Médiatrice f French (African)
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare English and Spanish/Portuguese equivalents Mediatrix and Mediatriz, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Mediatrix f English (African), Filipino
From the title of the Virgin Mary, referring to her intercessory role as a mediator in the salvific redemption by her son Jesus Christ (compare Spanish/Portuguese and French equivalents Mediatriz and Médiatrice, Portuguese Medianeira and Spanish/Portuguese Mediadora).
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern African
Borrowed from Latin medius meaning "middle; half; moderate; indifferent." It is mostly used in Uganda where, compared to other surrounding countries, it is usually feminine in usage.
Megag m Eastern African, Somali
Variant of Maygaag, used outside of Somalia.
Mejereksa f Datooga
Means "one who cannot be controlled" in Datooga.
Mekdes f African
African, Ethiopia
Mengesha m African
A name once found mainly amongst the higher-up figures of Imperial Ethiopia, often superseding important titles of royal hierarchy. Now a much rarer name in modern Ethiopia.
Mengistu m Eastern African, Amharic
Derived from Amharic መንግሥት (mängśtə) or መንግስት (mängstə) meaning "government".
Menkam m Bamileke, African
noble child, ... [more]
Mepoho f Eastern African
A famous bearer of the name was the Mijikenda diviner Mepoho.
Merci f & m French (African, Rare)
Occasionally used in reference to the French word merci "gratitude; thanks", as evidenced by combination names like Dieu-Merci ("Thank you, God").
Meseret f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "foundation" in Amharic.
Mesfin m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "monarch, noble, prince" in Amharic.
Mesi f Yao (Modern)
Modern variant of Miesi.
Miesi f Yao
Means "water" in Yao.
Milkias m Eastern African
Eritrea variant of Malachi.
Minata f African
'mother of joy'
Minèvre f French (African, Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Most likely a variant of Minerve, which is the French form of Minerva. Also compare the somewhat similar-looking names Ginevra and Guenièvre.
Minkah m African
Possibly means "Justice". This is the given name of an NFL player, Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Miquelina f Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Gascon, Provençal
Portuguese diminutive of Micaela and Gascon and Provençal form of Micheline.
Mirabel f French (African), English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Medieval Italian, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old French mirable "wonderful; admirable", ultimately from Latin mirabilis "wonderful, marvellous, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, amazing" (compare Mirabelle).
Miriro f & m African, Shona
Started in the early 1900's. Name was given to the second born daughter of the family. Name means "to be expected." Basically the one who was waited for.
Miru f African
Swahili
Missionary f & m English (African, Rare)
From English missionary, particularly in the context of Christianity.
Misuli f Swahili
Means "muscle" in Swahili.
Mizani f African
African,Ghana."Chemistry, Beauty, and Balance"
Mkarkara f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "passion flower".
Mobe m & f African
Meaning uncertain.
Modupe-oluwa m & f Yoruba, African
Combination of Yoruba Modupe "I thank" or "thank you" and Oluwa meaning "God, lord".
Moges m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "charm, elegance, grace" in Amharic.
Momodou m African
Momodou means Mohammad it is an african name coming from an arabic name.... [more]
Monalisa f Indian, Brazilian, English (African), English (American, Rare), Various
From Mona Lisa meaning "Madam Lisa", derived from the archaic Italian term of address monna (a contraction of Old Italian ma donna "my lady") and the name Lisa... [more]
Morana f Maasai
Morana means a female warrior. It is a feminine derivative of Morani
Moriba m African
The name Moriba originates from the Mali empire(Mandingo). The name means "a big and powerful man" in the region.
Morrison m English (African, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morrison. A famous bearer of the surname was Jim Morrison (1943-1971), lead singer of American rock band The Doors.
Mote m Eastern African
Means "blessing; blessed" in Hehe, spoken in Tanzania.
Mountaga m African
Meaning unknown.
Mpoki m Nyakyusa
Means "savior" in Nyakyusa.
Mpumi f & m African
Means 'survivor' in Zulu
Mrihani f Swahili
Swahili form of Reyhan.
Msengi m African
Tsonga and Shangaan origins
Mugeni m & f Kaguru
Means "stranger" in Chikaguru.
Mugisha m Haya
Means "blessing" in Haya.
Mugoli m Kaguru
Means "rich man" in Chikaguru.
Mugwe m African
The name Mugwe is common among the Kikuyu and Ameru of Kenya on the East coast of Africa.... [more]
Mujuni m Haya
Means "helper" in Haya.
Mukabakama f Haya
Means "a wife of kings" in Haya.
Mukejuwa f Kaguru
Means "sun's wife" in Chikaguru.
Mulele m African, Swahili
"Flying man," "man who flies," or "man of flight." The prefix "mu-" expresses "man of" or "man from" in the Swahili language. One interpretation would be that this is approximately equal to "angel," but because there are numerous parts of Africa where there are lots of devout Christians, I would lean towards the interpretation "man who runs quickly."
Mulogo m Eastern African
Means "a wizard".
Mulokozi m Haya
Means "saviour" in Haya.
Mumbe f African
From term 'umba' which means create. Means beautiful one. Used among the Kamba community in kenya. Related to mumbi from the kikuyu which means creator. both derived from 'umba' to create.
Mungongege m Nyakyusa
Means "you should follow me" in Nyakyusa.
Munyika m Kaguru
Means "of the bush" in Chikaguru.
Murashani m Haya
Means "fighter" in Haya.
Musanete m African, Shona
Means "do not get tired" in Shona.
Muse m Eastern African, Somali
Variant spelling of Muuse. This spelling is used outside of Somalia.
Musiwanda m Kaguru
Means "lastborn" in Chikaguru.
Musongwe m Kaguru
Means "fearless man" in Chikaguru.
Mutunga m African
comes from term tunga which means to return, replace, put back in kamba. Used to name people born after the death of a person in a family. They are taken to be replacements for the departed. the feminine form is mutungwa... [more]
Mutungi m Haya
Means "he who is rich" in Haya.
Muwaabe m African
East African - Lusoga ... [more]
Mwai m & f African, Western African
Chichewa, means "luck".... [more]
Mwakatumbula m Nyakyusa
Means "son of a heart" in Nyakyusa.
Mwamini f Swahili
Means "honest" in Swahili.
Mwasaa f Swahili
Means “time” in Swahili.
Mwezi m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "moon" or "month".
Mwombeki m Haya
Means "the builder" in Haya.
Mwongeli f African
AFRICAN NAME FROM KENYA. USED IN KAMBA TRIBE.THE NAME IS MOSTLY USED IF FOR SOME REASON A MOTHER HAS A GIRL AFTER ANOTHER TO MEAN YOU ARE BLESSED WITH ANOTHER GIRL.ITS A FEMALE NAME.MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEAN A BLESSING
Nabarwa f Eastern African, Maasai
Of uncertain meaning.
Nabirye f Eastern African
Meaning unknown.
Nadeige f French (African), French (Rare)
Variant of Nadège predominantly found in French-speaking African countries.
Nahom m Eastern African
East African form of Nahum.
Naito f African
Origin Meru "Rich woman"
Najuma f Swahili
Means "abounding in joy" in Swahili.
Nakani f & m African
Nakani is an african name meaning take care
Naki f Swahili
the first born girl in the family
Nambeho f Pare
Feminine form of Kombeho.
Nanzota f Pare
Feminine form of Nzota.
Naserian f Eastern African
Means “the lucky one" in Samburu, a variant of Maasai language.
Naserian f Eastern African
Means “one born during peaceful times” in Maasai.
Nashipie f Swahili
This is a Maasai name given to young girls, meaning "joy"
Nasra f Arabic, Somali, Swahili
Means 'helper, support" in Arabic.
Nathari f Swahili
Means "prose" in Swahili.
Nativité f French (African, Rare)
Means "nativity" in French. It is mostly used in French-speaking countries in Africa and apparently predominantly so in Cote d'Ivoire.
Navuri f Pare
Feminine form of Sevuri.
Nayfa f Swahili
Means "benefit" in Swahili.
Ncuti m Rwandan, English (African)
From the Kinyarwanda word incuti meaning "friend".
Ndabiti m Nyamwezi
Nyakyusa form of David.
Ndale f & m African, Western African
The younger one... [more]
Ndamukong m African
Means "House of Spears" in the Ngema tribe of Cameroon. A famous bearer is Ndamukong Suh, the defensive tackle for the college football team Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Ndanshau m Chaga
Means "bull" in Chagga.
Ndewangisio m Chaga
Means "get confirmation" in Chagga.
Ndiane m Kaguru
Means "I have eaten with them" in Chikaguru.
Ndigwako f Nyakyusa
Means "I am yours" in Nyakyusa.
Ndimbuni f Nyakyusa
Means "I am saved" in Nyakyusa.
Ndonga f Eastern African, Kikuyu (?)
Unknown meaning. This name shows up specifically in Kenya.
Ndubisi m & f African
Ndubisi is an Igbo name derived from Ndu(Life) Bu isi(The first or of priority).This then means "Life is first or of Priority.
Nega m African
Dawn - One of Ethiopian General who fought and defeated Italian army in the 19th Century in in a place called Dogali, Ethiopia.
Neia f English (African)
Full of hope
Nelah f Swahili (Rare)
Gift with purpose. Composition if Nia (meaning purpose) and Nala (meaning gift)
Nelugendo f Kaguru
Means "traveller" in Chikaguru.
Nenaunir m & f Maasai, African Mythology
Of uncertain meaning, likely linked to rain. Nenaunir is the villainous god of rain in Maasai mythology, being depicted as a rainbow snake.
Nenritdung f African, Ngas, Nigerian
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Meaning "God is good"
Nenrot f & m African, Ngas, Nigerian
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Meaning "God loves"
Neurite f Portuguese (African)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Ngamia m Swahili
Means "camel" in Swahili.
Ngao f Mwanga
A lioness
Ngeni m Swahili
Means "stranger" in Swahili.
Nghaminyigwe m Kaguru
Means "he who is unknown" in Chikaguru.
Nghenakwe m Kaguru
Means "one who sees on his own" Chikaguru.
Nhamo f & m African
Means "Disaster" in Shona. It is the title character in A Girl Named Disaster by Nancy Farmer.
Niara f Eastern African, Swahili
Means of high purpose
Nicasius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), African (Rare)
Latinized form of Nikasios. This was the name of several martyrs and saints, such as Nicasius of Die (4th century AD) and Nicasius of Rheims (5th century AD).... [more]
Nigesa f Swahili
Means "born during the harvest season" in Swahili.
Njozi f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "dream".
Nkopane m African
Lesotho and Orange Free State
Nkosingiphile f African, Zulu
Means "the Lord gave me" in Zulu.
Nkosiyabo m African, Ndebele, Zulu
Means "their king" in Zulu.
Nkosnathi m African
South African Zulu name translated into Emmanuel meaning gift of god.
Nkuba m Haya
Means "thunder" in Haya.
Nmachi f Igbo, African
The name means "beauty of God" in Igbo.
Nobukhosi f African
Zulu name for Royality
Nomzamo f African, Zulu
Means "struggle" in Zulu.
Nonhlanhla f African, Zulu
Means "luck" in Zulu.
Noryanne f English (African)
Combinations of the name Nory and Anne 1 or Anna.
Nosaghare f & m African
Nigerian
Nshubemuki f Haya
Means "what can I repeat" in Haya.
Ntebogeng m & f African
Tswana name meaning: thanking me
Ntimi m Eastern African, Swahili (?)
From southern Tanzania, Mbeya region meaning a pastor.
Ntokozo f African, Zulu
Means "happiness" or "joy" in Zulu.
Ntomakeh m English (African)
Ntomakeh is a palatial name in the Tikari villages of Bamunka-Ndop and Bamunkumbit in Ngoketunjia, Former British Southern Cameroons. It is a name for male title holders in the village signifying "nobility"... [more]
Ntombizanele f African, Zulu
Means "enough girls" in Zulu, from ntombi meaning "lady".
Nturu m Chaga
Means "forest" in Chagga.
Nuhu m Hausa, Swahili
Hausa and Swahili form of Noah 1.
Nula f Swahili
Variant of Nola and Nala 2.
Nuname m African, Ewe
Means Gift. Used by the Ewe tribe of Ghana, Togo and Benin of West Africa.
Nwabudike m African, Swahili
A name in the Swahili language, which means "the son is the father's power," or "the strength of a father comes from his son."... [more]
Nwoye m African
Very uncommon, but mostly used by the Igbo people. Means "boy born on Orie" to the Igbo people. A less popular meaning it's thought to have is: "His mother's pride"
Nya f Swahili
Derived from the Swahili word "Nia," meaning "purpose."
Nyamiti f Kaguru
Means "medicine" in Chikaguru.
Nyasi f Swahili
Means "grass" in Swahili.
Nyeedeh m African (Rare)
From the bassa african word meaning "blessing."
Nyemera f African
Bantu names by the Bagwere a tribe found in Uganda East Africa.
Nyemya m African
Swahili Kenya-Tanzania East Africa
Nygeisza f African
''colourful''
Nyoni f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "bird".
Nyota f Swahili, Lingala
Derived from Swahili and Lingala nyota meaning "star".
Nyuki f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "bee".
Nzota m Pare
Etymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during drought.
Obioma f & m African, Igbo, Nigerian
Grace, Goodness, Favor. Literally - "Good Heart"
Odilien m French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Caribbean, Rare)
Probably a combination of Odile or Odilon with a given name that ends in -ien, such as Lucien and Sébastien.
Ofeibea f African
The name Ofeibea is borne by the journalist Ofeibea Quist-Arcton from Ghana.
Ofelio m Portuguese (African), Spanish (Mexican)
Likely a masculine form of Ofelia.
Ofure m & f African, Esan, Nigerian
Means "peace, it is well" in Esan.
Olaniyan m Yoruba, African
means "honors surround me"
Olariche f African
Comes from the language of Nigerians. (igbo)... [more]
Olekina m & f Eastern African, Maasai
Best known as the given name of a Maasai Politician from Kenya.
Olisaemeka m African
Olisaemeka is an Igbo african name.It is a combination of Emeka(Great Deeds) and Olisa(God).Hence;Olisaemeka means God has done a great deed.
Oluwaseyanu m & f African
GOD has done a miracle
Onema f African
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Onesmus m Eastern African
Ugandan variant of Onesimus.
Onyedikachi m & f Igbo, African
Means "who is greater than God?" in Igbo.
Onyinah m African
Onyinah - is of African Origin with meaning in Ghana and Nigeria especially with the Ukwani speaking people. The name is given to a strong new born marked for greatness. the literary meaning of ONYINAH is - A MIGHTY TREE... [more]
Oratile f & m Tswana, African
It is/was His (God's) will.
Orera f English (Modern, Rare), Spanish, Southern African, Eastern African
Possibly from Spanish or Italian orera meaning, "aurora." See also Aurora.
Oresanwo m African
The name is bear by the ijebu speaking people of western nigeria. ... [more]
Osazuwa m Bini, African
Origin from Edo State of Nigeria, West Africa..it means God has chosen wealth for me
Osei m & f African
Ghanaian, Akan meaning of royalty
Osogo m Swahili
Means “movement” in Swahili.