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Jengo
|
building; structure |
Swahili |
Boy |
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Jimo
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Unclear. If derived from James, means 'supplanter'; otherwise no widely attested meaning |
Swahili |
Boy |
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Juma
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Born on Friday; relating to Friday (the Islamic congregational day) |
Swahili |
Boy |
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Jumba
|
mansion; large house; great house |
Swahili |
Boy |
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Khalfani
|
Successor; descendant - one who comes after |
Arabic, Swahili |
Boy |
|
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khamari
|
Like the moon; moonlight |
Swahili |
Boy |
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Khamisi
|
Born on Thursday / Thursday |
Swahili |
Boy |
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Kiano
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Varies by origin - from Irish 'Cian' meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'; from Persian 'Kian' meaning 'king' or 'royal'; also used as a modern East African name. |
Irish, Persian, Swahili |
Boy |
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Kijana
|
young person; youth; young man |
Swahili |
Boy |
|
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Kimati
|
Likely related to the Kikuyu name Kimathi; often interpreted as 'conqueror', 'leader', or 'one who overcomes' (meanings vary and are not well documented) |
Swahili |
Boy |
|
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Maliki
|
From Arabic 'Malik' meaning 'king' or 'master'; 'Maliki' can mean 'of Malik' or 'pertaining to Malik/follower of Malik'. |
Arabic, Swahili |
Boy |
|
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Msamaki
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From Swahili 'samaki' meaning 'fish'; can be interpreted as 'fish' or 'fisherman'. |
Swahili |
Boy |
|
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Mwinyi
|
owner; possessor; lord/master |
Swahili |
Boy |
|
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Rajabu
|
Derived from the Arabic month Rajab - the seventh month of the Islamic calendar; often given to boys born in that month; connotes reverence/respect. |
Swahili |
Boy |
|
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Ramdhanie
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Either 'born during Ramadan' (Swahili/Arabic origin) or 'wealth/possessor of Ram' (Indo-Hindu origin). |
Hindi, Swahili |
Boy |
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Sefu
|
sword |
Swahili |
Boy |
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