Female and male first names : Kenya.

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AYANA

Male

African name of Swahili origin that means "forever" or "eternal", popularized by Kenyan athlete Ayanaullah Hussen and believed to bring good fortune and longevity.

CHENIQUA

Female

African name of Maasai origin meaning 'the spirit of life'.

DISHAWN

Male

Unique African name derived from the Swahili word "disha", meaning "direction".

GREATNESS

Female

Unique African-origin given name derived from Swahili 'Uwezo', meaning 'capacity' or 'ability'. Coined by Kenyan politician Jaramogi Oginga Odinga for his son, this name reflects personal growth and success aspirations.

JAKORI

Female

African name of Swahili origin, translating to "strong" or "powerful", often associated with leadership. It's carried significant historical figures like Jakori Amani Iman, the former Kenyan Cabinet Minister for Agriculture. Despite its rare usage globally, those named Jakori are respected for their unique identity and rich heritage.

JEMIR

Male

Unique male name of African origin, derived from Swahili and meaning 'wise' or 'prudent'.

KALENNA

Female

Swahili name meaning 'firstborn daughter', popular historically among Kenyan Maasai and increasingly recognized globally.

KAMBRI

Female

Kambri, of African origin, signifies 'rain' in the Kikuyu culture of Kenya, symbolizing life and resilience.

KAMIRA

Female

Captivating African name of Swahili origin, derived from "kamili" meaning "complete." It signifies perfection and wholeness, reflecting the values of Swahili traditions. Popularized by Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o in his novel "Petals of Blood," Kamira represents strength and resilience.

KANAVIS

Male

African-derived name meaning "sweet" or "lovely," originally used among Kenyan royalty for girls but now popular worldwide as a unisex name conveying elegance.

KEINO

Male

Unisex name of Kenyan Maasai origin, meaning "firstborn," reflecting the sacred status of first children in Maasai culture.

KEIYONNA

Female

Modern African American name derived from combining Kenya (the East African country) and Mona (meaning "desired" or "wished for").

KEMEISHA

Female

Unique, Swahili-derived African name meaning 'like water' or 'water-like', signifying purity, resilience, and adaptability.

KENA

Female

Hebrew name meaning 'gracious' or 'kind', popularized by figures like Kenya Moore, but its origin and significance lie in its biblical association with mercy.

KENASIA

Female

Unique African name meaning "mountainous," originating from Swahili and popular in Kenya.

KENCY

Male

Exotic and modern-sounding name derived from West African name Kenya, meaning "mountainous land" in Swahili.

KENI

Female

Powerful African name, specifically Maasai, meaning "brave one.

KENIA

Male

African name from Kenya, meaning "sacred place" in Swahili.

KENICIA

Female

Unique unisex name of African origin, derived from the country Kenya meaning "the one who is great," often associated with strength and independence.

KENIYA

Female

Keniya is of African origin, meaning 'rising dust' in Swahili, reflecting strength and resilience.

KENIYAH

Female

Distinctive African female given name derived from 'kenya', meaning 'mountainous' or 'place of giants'.

KENNYA

Female

Captivating African female name derived from Swahili "kenya," meaning "little mountain" or "mountainous place.

KENROY

Male

Unique African origin given name from the Caribbean region, popularized in the latter half of the 20th century. While its exact origins and meaning are uncertain, it is believed to be a variant spelling of Kenya combined with "roy," meaning "king" or "powerful." Despite its uncertainty, Kenroy has gained popularity among families seeking distinctive names for their sons.

KENY

Male

African name of Swahili origin, meaning "mountainous", reflecting the landscapes of Kenya.

KENYA

Male

Unisex name of African origin, meaning 'rise' or 'hill' in Maasai, popularized after Kenya's 1963 independence.

KENYADA

Male

African name of Swahili origin meaning "from Kenya," signifying ties to East Africa's sunsets and cultural heritage.

KENYAE

Female

African female given name derived from Swahili "kenya," meaning "rising sun.

KENYAE

Male

Intriguing African name from East Africa's Kenya, often linked to the Swahili word 'Kenyatta', meaning 'the one who has no peer'. Its exact origin remains uncertain but it's believed to have Maasai roots.

KENYARDA

Female

Rare African name from Kenya, derived from the Maasai word "kenyatta," meaning "wide perspective.

KENYATA

Female

African name from the Maasai people of Kenya, meaning "wide view" or "broad perspective.

KENYATTA

Male

African given name derived from the Maasai people of Kenya, translating to 'having a steady hand'.

KENYATTA

Female

African name of Swahili origin, meaning "meeting place of the mountainous land," and is associated with Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta.

KENYE

Male

African origin, means 'bold' or 'strong' in Swahili, reflecting its rich cultural significance.

KENYELL

Male

Uncommon Swahili name meaning "mountainous" or "where there is thunder," reflecting Kenya's dramatic landscapes and carrying significant cultural meaning.

KENYEN

Male

Distinctive African name derived from 'Kenya,' meaning 'mountainous place' in Kikuyu, reflecting Kenya's breathtaking landscapes.

KENYETTA

Male

Rare and meaningful name of African origin, derived from 'Kenya', meaning 'the place of the Cushites', an ancient ethnic group, and embodying pride, strength, and resilience.

KENYETTA

Female

East African female name derived from Kenya, meaning "little one.

KENYIA

Female

Rare yet captivating African name derived from Kenya, meaning "rise and shine.

KENYONA

Female

Captivating African name from Kenya, meaning "swift" or "fast," symbolizing speed, agility, and grace. It has historical ties to the Maasai people and cultural significance in East Africa.

KENYOTTA

Female

Kenyatta is an African male given name with roots in Swahili culture, meaning "first/before Kenya" and associated with historical figures like Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta, embodying leadership and national pride.