This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Eastern African; and the length is 5.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abera m EthiopianMeans "light" or "he shines". Used as both a given name and a surname.
Aboyo f LuoMeans "one who saunters" in Luo.
Abush m OromoMeans, 'little boy' often used to denote the youngest child of a family.
Abuto f LuoMeans "I have hidden" in Luo.
Abyan m SomaliFrom the Somali word Abyee which translates to "to complete or to perfect"
Achan f DinkaMeans "female child in the first pair of twins" in Dinka.
Akeer f DinkaThe name Akeer is often associated with
strength,
leadership, and
resilience in Dinka culture, native to South Sudan.
Akomo f Luo"someone delivered during planting or prosperous times of the year"
Akoth f LuoFeminine of Okoth, meaning born while it was raining
Amron m AmharicMeaning you wanted a certain masculine thing. Calling a baby boy Amron could mean that you wanted that baby.
Awino f LuoMeans "born with the cord around" in Luo.
Awiti f Luo"someone birthed after a misfortune, such as a difficult birth process"
Azizi f & m African American (Rare), SwahiliMeans "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.
Barre m SomaliA name that comes from the Somali word bare which means "teacher." Barre was the last name (meaning the first name of the grandfather of) Mohamed Siad Barre (Somali spelling: Maxamed Siyaad Barre). Siad Barre was the military ruler and president of Somali from 1969 until 1991.
Cawil m SomaliA name that means "replacement." A family may give the name to a male whose father or older brother has died.
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."
Dagim m OromoMeans 'again' or 'the second (junior)' in Oromiffa.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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Geesi f SomaliMeans "a courageous man, brave, hero" in Somali.
Gifti f OromoMeans "lady" or "queen" in Afaan Oromo.
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.
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).
Hoodo f SomaliThis name comes from the Somali word hoodo which means "luck, fortunate." Somalis outside of Somalia may spell the name as Hodo.
Hurre m SomaliHurre is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Irbad m SomaliIrbad is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Jhené f EthiopianDerived from the Ethiopian word
Ghenet, meaning "paradise" or "garden of Eden."
Kaari f Eastern African (Rare), MeruThe name kaari is a name popular used among the Ameru (Meru) community of Kenya. The name is given to a child named after a younger sister of one of the parents. It is especially given by the grandparents... [
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Kamas m SomaliKamas is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Kassa m & f AmharicMeans "compensation, reparation" in Amharic.
Kimya f SwahiliMeans "silent" in Swahili. This is the name of musician Kimya Dawson.
Kiume m SwahiliSwahili masculine name meaning "stamina, strength".
Konjo f & m Amharic"Beauty" (typically used in a feminine context).
Kwoth m African, NuerThe 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.
Liban m Arabic, SomaliThe name Liban, meaning persevere in ancient arabic is prodominatley used in the northern region of Somalia (now Somaliland). Usually given to boys who are seen as handsome at birth.
Lulia f Tigrinya, VariousSaid to mean "Diamond" in Tigrinya. Of Eritrean origin, this name gained some popularity around the world.
Magan m SomaliMeans "protection" or "refuge" in Somali.
Magot m DinkaMeans "a very long-horned bull" in Dinka.
Majok m DinkaMeans "black-and-white bull" in Dinka.
Maker m DinkaMeans "white-and-black bull" in Dinka.
Makuu m SwahiliThis 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.
Mayen m DinkaMeans a specific kind of ox in Dinka language.
Mayom m DinkaA specific kind of ox in Dinka language.
Migil m SomaliMigil is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Mwezi m SwahiliSwahili masculine name meaning "moon" or "month".
Mwiza f RundiIt means someone good heart, appearance, character and personality. Second meaning "Beautiful"
Nelah f Swahili (Rare)Gift with purpose. Composition if Nia (meaning purpose) and Nala (meaning gift)
Ngigi m KikuyuMeans one born in the season of the locust or one of the locust ageset.In some communities for the last 'i' they put an 'e' but that does not change the meaning nor the pronounciation
Njoki f KikuyuMeans "the one who resurrected" in Kikuyu.
Ntare m RwandanMeaning "lion" in Kinyarwanda and Kirundi. Famous people with that name includes five kings of the Kingdom of Burundi: Ntare I Rushatsi Cambarantama, Ntare II Kibogora, Ntare III Kivimira Semuganzashamba, Ntare IV Rutaganzwa Rugamba and Ntare V Ndizeye and american actor Ntare Mwine.
Nzota m PareEtymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during drought.
Oduor m LuoMeans "born in the middle of the night" in Luo.
Okeyo m Luo"birthed during harvesting time"
Okoth m LuoMeans "born during the rainy sea" in Luo.
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).
Raage m SomaliMeans "he who delayed at birth" in Somali.