Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Kikuyu names, from Kenya, reflect the traditions and spiritual beliefs of the Kikuyu people. Names like Wanjiru (daughter of the blacksmith) and Njenga (one who belongs) often carry meanings tied to ancestry, roles, and community. These names celebrate the cultural heritage and pride of the Kikuyu people.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gathoni | Gathoni: a meaningful Kikuyu name symbolizing strength, resilience, and beauty. | Kikuyu | Girl | |
| Githah | Githah: Kikuyu name meaning "gift" or "blessing," unisex significance. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Githinji | Githinji: a unique Kikuyu male name with cultural significance in Kenya. | Kikuyu | Boy | |
| Githuka | Githuka: Kikuyu name meaning "bundle of sticks," culturally significant in Kenya. | Kikuyu | Boy | |
| Jomo | Jomo is a joyful unisex name of Kikuyu origin from Kenya. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kamau | Kamau: African name meaning "quiet warrior," symbolizing strength and heritage. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kena | Kena: African name meaning "beloved," unisex, rich cultural significance. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kenyat | Kenyat: African name meaning "musician," unisex, from Kikuyu tribe. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kenyatt | Kenyatta: Unisex name meaning "musician," rooted in Kikuyu culture. | African, African American, Kenyan, Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kiman | Kiman: African name meaning "to guide," unisex, from Kikuyu culture. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kimana | Kimana: Unique unisex name meaning "butterfly," symbolizing transformation and growth. | African, Kenyan, Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kimathi | Kimathi: African name meaning "great leader" or "warrior," unisex. | African, Kenyan, Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kioko | Kioko: Unisex name meaning "born during rainy or harvest season." | African, Kenyan, Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Kirima | Kirima: Kikuyu name meaning "mountain," symbolizing spiritual significance and connection. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Magori | Magori: Unique African name meaning "successful" or "great warrior." | African, Kikuyu, Luo | Unisex | |
| Maina | Maina: Kikuyu name meaning "singing bird," symbolizing freedom and beauty. | African, Kikuyu, Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Muthoni | Muthoni means "beloved," is unisex, and has Kikuyu cultural significance. | African, Kenyan, Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Muthonie | Muthonie: Kikuyu name symbolizing strength, resilience, beauty, and heritage. | Kikuyu | Girl | |
| Muthonni | Muthonni: Kikuyu name symbolizing strength, resilience, beauty, and heritage. | Kikuyu | Girl | |
| Ndua | Ndua: Unisex Kikuyu name meaning "born during rainy or harvest season." | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Ngina | Ngina: African name meaning "precious silver," linked to royalty. | Kikuyu | Girl | |
| Ngutuku | Ngutuku, meaning "owl," symbolizes wisdom in Kikuyu culture, Kenya. | African, Kenyan, Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Njau | Njau: Kikuyu name meaning "bringer of joy" or "always happy." | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Thimba | Thimba: Unisex Kikuyu name meaning "born during rainy or harvest season." | African, Kenyan, Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Wainany | Wainany: Kikuyu name meaning "born during rainy season," symbolizes renewal. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Wangari | Wangari means "leopard," symbolizes strength, and honors Wangari Maathai. | Kikuyu | Unisex | |
| Wangombe | Wangombe means "cow," symbolizing wealth and prosperity in Kikuyu culture. | Kikuyu | Unisex |
