Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!
Ugandan names reflect the country’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity, often carrying spiritual, familial, or nature-inspired meanings. Names like Nakato (second-born twin) and Kintu (mythological ancestor) are tied to traditions from tribes like the Baganda. These names celebrate Uganda’s vibrant heritage and deep community ties.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abaana | Abaana: Ugandan unisex name meaning "children," gaining global popularity. | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Damaali | Damaali: Ugandan unisex name meaning "beautiful vision" or "graceful beauty." | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Damalie | Damalie: Ugandan name meaning "patience," gaining popularity for uniqueness. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Kabaka | Kabaka means "king" in Luganda, symbolizing strength and leadership. | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Katungi | Katungi: Bantu name meaning "strong" or "powerful," unisex origin. | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Kintu | Kintu: Ugandan name meaning "first man," gaining global popularity. | Ugandan | Boy | |
| Kizza | Kizza: African name meaning "born after twins," culturally significant in Uganda. | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Kybuuka | Kybuuka: Unique African name meaning "big rise" from Baganda tribe. | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Luzige | Luzige: Unisex name meaning "born during rainy season" in Uganda. | African, Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Magomu | Magomu: African name meaning "strong" or "powerful," unisex, significant. | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Maina | Maina: Kikuyu name meaning "singing bird," symbolizing freedom and beauty. | African, Kikuyu, Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Mukasa | Mukasa means "firstborn of twins" in Luganda, Ugandan culture. | Ugandan | Boy | |
| Mulogo | Mulogo: African name meaning "strong" or "powerful," unisex, meaningful. | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Mutesa | Mutesa: Ugandan name meaning "beloved one," associated with male heritage. | Ugandan | Boy | |
| Mutessa | Mutessa: Ugandan name meaning "beloved," unique and culturally significant. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Mwambu | Mwambu means "one who is born during a rainy season." | Bantu, East African, Ugandan | Male | |
| Nabbirye | Nabbirye: Ugandan name meaning "princess," symbolizing royalty and elegance. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Nabiire | Nabiire: Ugandan name meaning "princess," symbolizing royalty and elegance. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Nabulungi | Nabulungi: Ugandan name meaning "princess," associated with grace and royalty. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Nassa | Nassa: Unique feminine name with uncertain origins, meaning "to forget" or "to gather." | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Nuru | Nuru is a unisex African name meaning "light" or "brightness." | African, Kenyan, Swahili, Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Nyora | Nyora: Unique African name meaning "woman of wealth" for girls. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Ochen | Ochen: Acholi name meaning "strong," reflecting cultural values of power. | African, Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Olwinnah | Olwinnah: Unique African name meaning "God's gracious gift" for girls. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Othieno | Othieno: Luo name meaning "born at night," symbolizes strength and resilience. | Ugandan | Unisex | |
| Pallaso | Pallaso: Unique Ugandan name for boys, gaining popularity across Africa. | Ugandan | Boy | |
| Penda | Penda, an African name, means "love" and symbolizes affection. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Sadiki | Sadiki: Swahili name meaning "faithful," popular in East Africa. | African, Kenyan, Swahili, Ugandan | Boy | |
| Sanyu | Sanyu, an African name, means "joy" and symbolizes happiness. | Ugandan | Girl | |
| Tindyebwa | Tindyebwa means "he who brings happiness" in Ugandan origin. | Amharic, East African, Ethiopian, Ugandan | Male |
