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Magesa

/mah-GEH-sah/Swahili · a boy’s name

A traditional Swahili name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story

How to say it
mah-GEH-sah
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon · also a surname