Female and male first names : Kenya.
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AYANA
MaleAfrican name of Swahili origin that means "forever" or "eternal", popularized by Kenyan athlete Ayanaullah Hussen and believed to bring good fortune and longevity.
CHENIQUA
FemaleAfrican name of Maasai origin meaning 'the spirit of life'.
DISHAWN
MaleUnique African name derived from the Swahili word "disha", meaning "direction".
GREATNESS
FemaleUnique 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
FemaleAfrican 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
MaleUnique male name of African origin, derived from Swahili and meaning 'wise' or 'prudent'.
KALENNA
FemaleSwahili name meaning 'firstborn daughter', popular historically among Kenyan Maasai and increasingly recognized globally.
KAMBRI
FemaleKambri, of African origin, signifies 'rain' in the Kikuyu culture of Kenya, symbolizing life and resilience.
KAMIRA
FemaleCaptivating 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
MaleAfrican-derived name meaning "sweet" or "lovely," originally used among Kenyan royalty for girls but now popular worldwide as a unisex name conveying elegance.
KEINO
MaleUnisex name of Kenyan Maasai origin, meaning "firstborn," reflecting the sacred status of first children in Maasai culture.
KEIYONNA
FemaleModern African American name derived from combining Kenya (the East African country) and Mona (meaning "desired" or "wished for").
KEMEISHA
FemaleUnique, Swahili-derived African name meaning 'like water' or 'water-like', signifying purity, resilience, and adaptability.
KENA
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'gracious' or 'kind', popularized by figures like Kenya Moore, but its origin and significance lie in its biblical association with mercy.
KENASIA
FemaleUnique African name meaning "mountainous," originating from Swahili and popular in Kenya.
KENCY
MaleExotic and modern-sounding name derived from West African name Kenya, meaning "mountainous land" in Swahili.
KENI
FemalePowerful African name, specifically Maasai, meaning "brave one.
KENIA
MaleAfrican name from Kenya, meaning "sacred place" in Swahili.
KENICIA
FemaleUnique unisex name of African origin, derived from the country Kenya meaning "the one who is great," often associated with strength and independence.
KENIYA
FemaleKeniya is of African origin, meaning 'rising dust' in Swahili, reflecting strength and resilience.
KENIYAH
FemaleDistinctive African female given name derived from 'kenya', meaning 'mountainous' or 'place of giants'.
KENNYA
FemaleCaptivating African female name derived from Swahili "kenya," meaning "little mountain" or "mountainous place.
KENROY
MaleUnique 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
MaleAfrican name of Swahili origin, meaning "mountainous", reflecting the landscapes of Kenya.
KENYA
MaleUnisex name of African origin, meaning 'rise' or 'hill' in Maasai, popularized after Kenya's 1963 independence.
KENYADA
MaleAfrican name of Swahili origin meaning "from Kenya," signifying ties to East Africa's sunsets and cultural heritage.
KENYAE
FemaleAfrican female given name derived from Swahili "kenya," meaning "rising sun.
KENYAE
MaleIntriguing 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
FemaleRare African name from Kenya, derived from the Maasai word "kenyatta," meaning "wide perspective.
KENYATA
FemaleAfrican name from the Maasai people of Kenya, meaning "wide view" or "broad perspective.
KENYATTA
MaleAfrican given name derived from the Maasai people of Kenya, translating to 'having a steady hand'.
KENYATTA
FemaleAfrican name of Swahili origin, meaning "meeting place of the mountainous land," and is associated with Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta.
KENYE
MaleAfrican origin, means 'bold' or 'strong' in Swahili, reflecting its rich cultural significance.
KENYELL
MaleUncommon Swahili name meaning "mountainous" or "where there is thunder," reflecting Kenya's dramatic landscapes and carrying significant cultural meaning.
KENYEN
MaleDistinctive African name derived from 'Kenya,' meaning 'mountainous place' in Kikuyu, reflecting Kenya's breathtaking landscapes.
KENYETTA
MaleRare 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
FemaleEast African female name derived from Kenya, meaning "little one.
KENYIA
FemaleRare yet captivating African name derived from Kenya, meaning "rise and shine.
KENYONA
FemaleCaptivating 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
FemaleKenyatta 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.