Luo Names for Babies with Meanings

By Stephen Daniel

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Luo names are deeply rooted in the culture of the Luo people of Kenya, reflecting unique birth circumstances, nature, and cherished qualities. This list of 60+ names highlights their meanings, giving insight into the traditions and values of this vibrant community.

Luo Names for Babies with Meanings

Luo Names for Girls

NameMeaning
AboyoOne who saunters
AbunguOf the forest
AbutoI have hidden
AdedeGrasshopper
AduorBorn at dawn
AgwangWolf
AjuogaDoctor
AkechBorn during a famine
AkelloBorn after twins
AketchBorn during a famine
AkiikiFriend
AkomoDelivered during planting or prosperous times of the year
AkothBorn while it was raining
AluochBorn on an overcast morning
AngwengBirthed during the season of white ants (rainy season)
AnindoMother slept a lot during pregnancy
AnyangCrocodile
AnyangoBorn in the mid-morning
AoroBorn during a very dry season
ApiyoFirstborn of twins
AthiamboBorn late in the evening; thought to be intelligent
AumaDelivered face down or through a cesarean process
AwinoBorn with the cord around
AwitiBirthed after a misfortune, such as a difficult birth process
AwuorThe greedy one
NyadolOf uncertain meaning
SulweShining star

Luo Names for Boys

NameMeaning
AdongoSecond of the twins
EbongOf Luo origin
FwayaNot serious or taking things for granted
GombeOf Ugenya clan origin
GorTraditional Luo name; associated with ancient warriors
HawiGood luck
JaramogiVery courageous
MichBlessings
MorHappiness
OberaHandsome
OburuBorn during a funeral
OcholaBirthed after the death of the father
OdongoSecond born of twins
OduorBorn in the middle of the night
OjwangSurvived despite being neglected
OkechBirthed during a famine
OkelloBorn after twins or third born of triplets
OkeyoBirthed during harvesting time
OkothBorn during the rainy season
OluochBorn during mist or cold weather
OndiekSurvived childhood after successive deaths of siblings; also means “hyena” in Luo language
OnyangoBorn in the morning before noon
OpiyoFirstborn of twins
OtiyaNamed after either of his grandparents
OwitiBorn after a misfortune, such as a difficult birthing process
OwuorBorn at mid-morning
RailaNettle sting
TekoStrength
WereOf Luo origin

Luo Unisex Baby Names with Meanings

NameMeaning
AdongoSecond of the twins
FwayaNot serious or taking things for granted
GombeOf Ugenya clan origin
GorTraditional Luo name; associated with ancient warriors
GwethBlessings
HawiGood luck
MichBlessings
MorHappiness
SulweShining star
TekoStrength
WadiyaFound mainly in Suba regions; believed to have Bantu origins

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