91 Kenyan Girl Names With Ethnic Charm

Kenya, an East African nation, is well-known for its beautiful scenery and vast animal reserves. This post on Kenyan baby girl names will provide you with an insight into the country's religious and cultural beliefs.

Kenya's urban and rural cultures stand in stark contrast, as is the case in many other developing African nations. However, despite Kenya's development and urbanization, traditional behaviors continue to be significant. Due to the extensive anthropological research conducted on the people of Kenya during the British colonial era, rituals and customs are well-documented, and oral literature is preserved.

Naming a baby in Kenya is a celebration of identity and family lineage. Kenyan names often have distinct meanings derived from local languages, such as Swahili, Maasai, and Luo. These names go beyond mere phonetics; they hold the essence of the people and communities that make up this beautiful nation.

The christening of a newborn baby is seen as a very important event in Kenya. Names can represent a variety of things in this culture. For instance, the child's name may be related to the tribe they come from. It is also common for a baby's name to have familial ties. For example, grandparent names are frequently used for naming a child. The time or season of the child's birth may also serve as the inspiration for the child's name (1).

Kenyan names also often carry meanings that relate to qualities parents wish for their children to embody. For instance, the name Absco means ‘one who is hardworking and industrious,’ symbolizing the hope for a successful life. Wangera, meaning ‘a traveler,’ represents a deep aspiration for the child's future endeavors.

Join us as we explore the world of Kenyan girl names. Each name serves as a symbol of this culture's enduring spirit and parents' unending love for their children.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Masai		Unisex	Expected savior; Deliverer
Njeri		Girl	Daughter of a warrior
Absco		Girl	One with an inventive mind
Abuya		Girl	One who was born when the garden was overgrown
Achieng		Girl	One born during the day time
Adimu		Girl	Rare
Adongo		Girl	The second of twins
Afaafa		Girl	Virtue
Akello		Girl	Baby girl born after twins
Akeyo		Girl	One who was born during the harvest
Almasi		Girl	Diamond
Aluoch		Girl	One who was born on an overcast morning
Aminifu		Girl	A woman who is faithful
Angavu		Girl	Shining one
Angweng		Girl	One who was born during the time of white ants
Anyango		Girl	Midday-born; Born at noon
Apiyo		Girl	First of the twins
Arogo		Girl	One who nagged a lot during pregnancy
Asilia		Girl	Honest
Atieno		Girl	One who was born at night
Awino		Girl	One who was born with the cord around
Barongo		Girl	The younger of twins
Chausiku		Girl	One who was born at night
Chineye		Girl	God lives
Chuki		Girl	Born in a time of strike and hatred
Dabiku		Girl	Offering
Dhakiya		Girl	She who is smart
Ducha		Girl	Small; Humble
Duni		Girl	Small
Durah		Girl	Pearl
Esiankiki		Girl	Young maiden
Eucabeth		Girl	One who is great
Fanaka		Girl	Prosperity or success
Farashuu		Girl	Kenyan word for butterfly
Felistas		Girl	Happiness
Firyali		Girl	Unusual; Extraordinary
Gakeri		Girl	Variant of Gakere; A small muscle
Gasira		Girl	One who is brave
Gathoni		Girl	She is an in law
Gheche		Girl	Small
Hamisi		Girl	One who was born on a Thursday
Hanuni		Girl	Happy and cheerful
Hashiki		Girl	Passion
Hawla		Girl	Graceful like an antelope; Intelligent
Hiari		Girl	Free will
Huso		Girl	Sadness of the bride
Indusa		Girl	Desire for a system
Ingumba		Girl	One who is easy going
Jumapili		Girl	Sunday
Kaweria		Girl	The loving one
Kerubo		Girl	Born on the plain
Kwamboka		Girl	One who was born while crossing a river
Machupa		Girl	One who likes to drink
Mandere		Girl	Beautiful beads
Mugure		Girl	Already purchased
Mukondi		Girl	A dancer
Mumbi		Girl	Creator or mother
Murigo		Girl	This is a load
Mwassaa		Girl	Everywhere
Nafula		Girl	Born during the rainy season
Nduta		Girl	Teach me
Ngendo		Girl	A traveler
Ngina		Girl	One who serves
Njoki		Girl	She who returned
Nyaguthii		Girl	A traveler
Nyambura		Girl	Born of the rain
Nyanjera		Girl	Born on the way
Nyawira		Girl	One who is hard working
Nyokabi		Girl	Of the Maasai people
Sikudhani		Girl	A pleasant surprise
Vatusia		Girl	They will leave us behind
Visola		Girl	Longings are as waterfalls
Waceera		Girl	Wanderer
Wairimu		Girl	One of the nine founders of Agikuyu
Waitherero		Girl	The better one
Wakiuru		Girl	One of the nine founders of Agikuyu
Walta		Girl	Shield
Wambui		Girl	The singer of songs
Wamuhu		Girl	Born of ashes
Wamuiru		Girl	A dark-skinned beauty
Wamweru		Girl	One who is light-skinned
Wangai		Girl	Born of God
Wangera		Girl	A traveler
Wangu		Girl	The one who gathers the firewood
Wanja		Girl	The one from without
Wanjeri		Girl	Born of Njeri
Waseme		Girl	Let them talk
Winda		Girl	Chasing for food
Wokabi		Girl	She is of the Maasai
Xinavane		Girl	Spread; Propagate
Zaafarani		Girl	Saffron

Infographic: Charming Kenyan Names For Baby Girls

Kenyan names trace their origins to the various Bantu languages spoken in the country and Kenyan English. The names have a unique charm due to the confluence of multiple cultures and languages. Our infographic unpacks a treasure trove of Kenyan baby girl names you may consider for your newborn daughter.

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