“Explore 21 of the most popular Ganda baby names, their beautiful meanings, and cultural significance. Discover names for boys, girls, and unisex options from the Ganda people of Uganda.”
Ugandan Names Boy Name Meaning Andereya Nyoro, Ganda, Tooro, Kiga variant of Andrew and Andrea Balondemu “They choose” in Luganda Kaggwa Second child (boy) after twins Kawesa “Blacksmith” (Kovacs) Kiwanuka Hammer-wielding God of Thunder, born on a Thursday Kizza “Born after twins” Lutalo Famous bearer is Lutalo Muhammad, a taekwondo athlete Musoke God of Rain in Ganda mythology Mwanga Meaning unknown Mwesigwa Meaning unknown Tiifu Transferred use of the surname Tiifu Yeremiya Bulgarian and Ganda form of Jeremiah Yosia Nyoro and Ganda form of Josiah
Name Meaning Bulungu “White, whiteness” in Luganda Kigongo Born before twins Kissa Allegedly means “Born after twins” Lodya Meaning unknown Mulamba “The whole thing, everything” in Luganda Nakaggwa Second child (girl) after twins Nambi Wife to the first man in Buganda Kingdom, first living person
Unisex Ugandan Names Name Meaning Kusiima “Thankful” in Swahili, Kiga, and Ganda Kigongo Born before twins Kizza “Born after twins”
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