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
Name Meaning Aboyo One who saunters Abungu Of the forest Abuto I have hidden Adede Grasshopper Aduor Born at dawn Agwang Wolf Ajuoga Doctor Akech Born during a famine Akello Born after twins Aketch Born during a famine Akiiki Friend Akomo Delivered during planting or prosperous times of the year Akoth Born while it was raining Aluoch Born on an overcast morning Angweng Birthed during the season of white ants (rainy season) Anindo Mother slept a lot during pregnancy Anyang Crocodile Anyango Born in the mid-morning Aoro Born during a very dry season Apiyo Firstborn of twins Athiambo Born late in the evening; thought to be intelligent Auma Delivered face down or through a cesarean process Awino Born with the cord around Awiti Birthed after a misfortune, such as a difficult birth process Awuor The greedy one Nyadol Of uncertain meaning Sulwe Shining star
Luo Names for Boys
Name Meaning Adongo Second of the twins Ebong Of Luo origin Fwaya Not serious or taking things for granted Gombe Of Ugenya clan origin Gor Traditional Luo name; associated with ancient warriors Hawi Good luck Jaramogi Very courageous Mich Blessings Mor Happiness Obera Handsome Oburu Born during a funeral Ochola Birthed after the death of the father Odongo Second born of twins Oduor Born in the middle of the night Ojwang Survived despite being neglected Okech Birthed during a famine Okello Born after twins or third born of triplets Okeyo Birthed during harvesting time Okoth Born during the rainy season Oluoch Born during mist or cold weather Ondiek Survived childhood after successive deaths of siblings; also means “hyena” in Luo language Onyango Born in the morning before noon Opiyo Firstborn of twins Otiya Named after either of his grandparents Owiti Born after a misfortune, such as a difficult birthing process Owuor Born at mid-morning Raila Nettle sting Teko Strength Were Of Luo origin
Luo Unisex Baby Names with Meanings
Name Meaning Adongo Second of the twins Fwaya Not serious or taking things for granted Gombe Of Ugenya clan origin Gor Traditional Luo name; associated with ancient warriors Gweth Blessings Hawi Good luck Mich Blessings Mor Happiness Sulwe Shining star Teko Strength Wadiya Found mainly in Suba regions; believed to have Bantu origins
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