Luganda boy names.
345 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Abdallah“Servant of Allah (God).”/ab-DAL-lah/maleAbdul“Servant of; usually a shortened form of a compound such as Abdulrahman or Abdullah.”/ab-DOOL/maleAbednego“A servant of Nego; a name associated with steadfast faith”/ah-bed-NEH-go/maleAbubakar“Father of a young camel.”/a-boo-BA-kar/maleAhmed“Most praiseworthy; highly praised.”/AH-med/maleAloysius“Famous warrior.”/uh-LOY-see-us/maleAmani“Peace; wishes.”/a-MAH-nee/anyAmazima“Truth.”/ah-mah-ZEE-mah/anyAmbrose“Immortal and enduring”/AM-brohz/maleAmin“Trustworthy; faithful; honest.”/a-MEEN/maleAmosi“Carried; burden-bearer.”/ah-MOH-see/maleAnderea“Brave and manly in spirit”/an-deh-REH-ah/maleAnselm“God's helmet; divine protection.”/AN-selm/maleApolo“An Ugandan/Luganda spelling and usage of Apollo, the Greek divine name.”/ah-POH-lo/maleAroni“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-ROH-nee/maleAsanyusa“A child who makes the family happy and fills the home with joy.”/ah-sahn-YOO-sah/anyAugustino“Majestic and venerable”/aw-goo-STEE-noh/maleBalagadde“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bah-lah-GAH-deh/anyBalikuddembe“Those who have brought peace; a hopeful name celebrating harmony after difficulty.”/bah-lee-koo-DDEM-beh/anyBalthazar“Bel protects the king (from the Babylonian name Belshazzar/Balthazar).”/bal-THA-zar/maleBamweyana“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bah-mweh-YAH-nah/anyBartazali“A Ugandan/Luganda form associated with Balthazar; “Bel protects the king.””/bar-tah-ZAH-lee/maleBasajja“Men; male people (plural of musajja, “man”).”/ba-SAD-ja/maleBasudde““They threw” or “they dropped,” from the Luganda verb okusuula.”/bah-SOO-deh/anyBbaale“Stone; rock.”/BAH-leh/maleBbosa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BBOH-sah/maleBenedict“Blessed”/BEN-eh-dikt/maleBenedicto“Blessed”/beh-neh-DEEK-toh/maleBirungi“Good things or beautiful things—a warm wish for goodness and flourishing.”/bee-ROON-gee/anyBlessed“Blessed; a modern English virtue name used for both boys and girls.”/BLES-id/anyBlessing“A treasured blessing received with gratitude”/BLES-ing/anyBruno“Brown-haired or dark-complexioned”/BROO-noh/maleBugembe“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/boo-GEM-beh/maleBugingo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/boo-GEEN-goh/maleBukenya“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/boo-KEN-yah/maleBulamu“Life—a blessing expressing gratitude for the child’s life and hopes for a long future.”/boo-LAH-moo/anyBulungi“Goodness and beauty; a name for someone cherished for a lovely character.”/boo-LOON-gee/anyButiko“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/boo-TEE-koh/maleBuwembo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/boo-WEM-boh/maleBuyana“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/boo-YAH-nah/maleBuyinza“A traditional name conveying authority or standing; it is also strongly associated with Buganda family and clan naming.”/boo-YIN-zah/maleBwanika“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bwah-NEE-kah/maleChwa“A historic Buganda royal name, associated with kingship and noble heritage”/chwah/maleConstantine“Steadfast and constant”/KON-stan-teen/maleCrispin“Curly-haired.”/KRIS-pin/maleCyprian“A person from Cyprus”/SIP-ree-an/maleDdamulira“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/dah-moo-LEE-rah/maleDdembe“Peace or freedom/liberty.”/DDEM-beh/anyDdumba“A traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain”/DOOM-ba/maleDdungu“Wilderness, desert, or uninhabited country.”/DDOON-goo/maleDismas“Sunset; traditionally associated with the repentant thief at the crucifixion”/DIS-mas/maleDominic“Belonging to the Lord”/DOM-in-ik/maleEfraimu“Fruitful and flourishing”/eh-frah-EE-moo/maleEmmanuel“God is with us”/eh-MAN-yoo-el/maleEssanyu“Joy and happiness, a lovely expression of gladness.”/eh-SAHN-yoo/anyEvarist“Well-pleasing; acceptable.”/eh-va-REEST/maleEvaristo“Well-pleasing and agreeable”/eh-vah-REES-toh/maleEzekieli“God strengthens him”/eh-zeh-kee-EH-lee/maleFelician“Fortunate and prosperous”/feh-LISH-an/maleFesto“Festive, joyful, and full of celebration”/FES-toh/maleFfumbe“The Ffumbe clan name, preserving a child’s connection to Buganda clan ancestry”/FOOM-beh/anyFilipo“A lover of horses; a spirited and energetic child”/fee-LEE-poh/maleFortunatus“Fortunate, lucky, or blessed.”/for-too-NAH-tus/maleFortune“Fortune, good luck, or prosperity.”/FOR-choon/anyGerald“Spear ruler or rule of the spear.”/JER-ald/maleGerard“Spear-brave, spear-strong, or hardy with the spear.”/JER-ard/maleGgaliwango“A traditional Baganda personal name and surname; no securely established lexical translation should be assigned.”/ga-lee-WAN-go/maleGgolooba“A traditional Baganda personal name and surname; no securely established lexical translation should be assigned.”/go-LO-ba/maleGift“A precious gift from God”/GIFT/anyGodfrey“God's peace”/GOD-free/maleGregory“Watchful, vigilant, and attentive”/GREG-uh-ree/maleHilary“Joyful and cheerful”/HIL-uh-ree/maleHumphrey“Peaceful warrior”/HUM-free/maleIgnatius“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ig-NAY-shus/maleIsaka“He will laugh; a child who brings joy”/ee-SAH-kah/maleIsaya“The Lord is salvation”/ee-SAH-yah/maleIsidore“Gift of Isis”/IZ-ih-dor/maleIsmaeri“God hears and responds”/ees-mah-EH-ree/maleJerome“A person with a sacred or holy name”/jeh-ROHM/maleJjunju“A historical Baganda royal name remembered in the kingdom’s traditions”/JUN-joo/maleJoachim“Established by God”/JOH-ah-kim/maleJozefu“God will add/increase.”/joh-ZEH-foo/maleKabanda“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-BAHN-dah/maleKabuye“Little stone.”/kah-BOO-yeh/maleKafeero“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-FEH-roh/maleKafumbe“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-FOOM-beh/maleKaggwa“A distinguished Buganda name associated with public leadership, honor, and the Kaggwa clan.”/KAHG-wah/maleKagimu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-GEE-moo/maleKagoda“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-GOH-da/maleKagoya“A traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain”/ka-GO-ya/maleKagulu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-GOO-loo/maleKakande“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-KAHN-deh/maleKakeeto“A well-established Baganda personal and family name, warmly associated with heritage and continuity.”/kah-KEH-toh/maleKakoma“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-KOH-mah/maleKakooza“A well-established Baganda personal and family name; its conventional literal meaning is not securely documented.”/kah-KOO-zah/maleKakungulu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-kun-GOO-loo/maleKalanzi“A well-attested Ganda personal name associated with family heritage and continuity.”/kah-LAN-zee/maleKalema“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-LEH-mah/maleKalibbala“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-lee-BBAH-lah/maleKalule“A firmly established Buganda name, often carried as a family name as well as a personal name.”/kah-LOO-leh/maleKalyango“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-LYAN-goh/maleKalyegira“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-lyeh-GEE-rah/maleKalyesubula“A traditional Baganda personal and family name, warmly associated with family heritage”/ka-lyeh-soo-BOO-la/maleKamaanya“A historic royal name of Buganda, carrying a sense of distinction and noble heritage.”/kah-MAHN-yah/maleKamulegeya“A traditional Ganda personal and clan name with a strong sense of ancestral continuity”/kah-moo-leh-GEH-yah/maleKanyike“A traditional Ganda name expressing enduring family identity; its older etymology is not certain.”/kah-NYEE-keh/maleKasaato“A traditional Ganda personal and clan name, treasured as part of family heritage”/kah-SAH-toh/maleKasajja“Traditionally interpreted from Luganda ssajja, “man”; with the ka- form it is closer to “little/young man” than “warrior.””/ka-SA-ja/maleKasana“Sunshine — a bright and cheerful name associated with warmth and happiness”/kah-SAH-nah/maleKasibante“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-see-BAHN-teh/anyKasirivu“A well-attested Baganda personal and family name, carrying the warmth of established lineage and belonging.”/kah-see-REE-voo/maleKasozi““Hill” (Luganda akasozi/kasozi); it is also widely used as a Baganda family name.”/kah-SOH-zee/maleKasujja“A traditional Baganda personal and family name connected with clan heritage”/ka-SOO-jah/maleKasule“A boy born after twins”/kah-SOO-leh/maleKatabaazi“A courageous child who protects and perseveres”/kah-tah-BAH-zee/maleKatende“One who praises or gives thanks to God”/kah-TEN-deh/maleKato“The second-born boy of twins”/KAH-toh/maleKatonda“God, the Creator and source of life”/kah-TON-dah/anyKavuma“A well-attested Buganda personal and clan name whose traditional etymology is not fully certain.”/kah-VOO-mah/maleKawalya“A traditional Ganda family and personal name associated with the Kawalya lineage.”/kah-WAHL-yah/maleKaweesi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-WEH-see/maleKawesa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-WEH-sah/maleKawuki“Rainbow—a bright and joyful image in the sky”/ka-WOO-kee/maleKawuma“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-WOO-ma/maleKayanja“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-YAN-jah/maleKayemba“A historical Baganda royal name, carrying a sense of dignity and inherited leadership”/ka-YEM-ba/maleKayiira“A rare historic Buganda royal name, carrying the honor of an early king.”/kah-YEE-rah/maleKayita“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-YEE-tah/maleKayiwa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-YEE-wah/maleKayondo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-YON-doh/maleKayongo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-YON-goh/maleKayozi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-YOH-zee/maleKibalama“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-bah-LAH-mah/maleKiboneka“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-bo-NEH-ka/maleKibuuka“A famous heroic warrior figure in Buganda, remembered for courage and strength”/kee-BOO-kah/maleKiggala“A distinguished royal name from Buganda, associated with leadership and authority.”/kee-GAH-lah/maleKiggundu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-GOON-doo/maleKigongo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-GON-goh/maleKikere“Frog; Kikere is also associated with a Buganda clan name.”/kee-KEH-reh/anyKikonyogo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-kon-YOH-goh/maleKikulwe“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-KOOL-weh/maleKimera“A historic Buganda royal name associated with the founding age of the kingdom and enduring prestige.”/kee-MEH-rah/maleKintu“A proud historic Buganda royal name, carrying the dignity of kingship.”/KEEN-too/maleKinyoro“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-NYOH-roh/maleKisa“Mercy, kindness, and a generous heart”/KEE-sah/anyKisakye“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-SAH-cheh/maleKisamba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ki-SAM-ba/maleKisawuzi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-sah-WOO-zee/maleKisekka“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-SEK-kah/maleKisitu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-SEE-too/maleKisule“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-SOO-leh/maleKitiibwa“Honour, dignity, and respect”/kee-tee-BWAh/anyKiwanuka“A traditional Ganda deity associated with lightning; a powerful name connected with divine protection”/kee-wah-NOO-kah/maleKiyaga“Lake.”/kee-YAH-gah/maleKiyemba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-YEM-bah/maleKiyimba““It sings,” from the Luganda verb okuyimba, “to sing.””/kee-YIM-bah/maleKiyingi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-YIN-gee/maleKizito““The youngest”; also widely used in honour of Saint Kizito, the young Uganda Martyr.”/kee-ZEE-toh/maleKizza“A boy born after twins”/KEEZ-zah/maleKyagulanyi“The loved one—a child held close and treasured by the family.”/chah-goo-LAHN-yee/maleKyaligonza“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/chah-lee-GON-zah/maleKyanjo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/CHAN-joh/maleKyazze“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/CHAH-zzeh/maleKyewalyanga“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/chweh-wah-LYAH-ngah/maleKyeyune“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/chay-YOO-neh/maleKyobe“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/CHOH-beh/maleLazaro“God has helped”/lah-ZAH-roh/maleLeonardo““Brave lion” or “lion-strength.””/lee-oh-NAR-doh/maleLubega“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/loo-BEH-gah/maleLubowa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/loo-BOH-wah/maleLubwama“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/loo-BWAH-mah/maleLugave“The pangolin clan name, connecting a child with the Lugave clan and its ancestral heritage”/loo-GAH-veh/anyLuka“A Luganda/Christian form of Luke. Luke is traditionally connected with Lucania and is often popularly associated with light.”/LOO-kah/maleLukwago“An established Ganda personal name and surname; a specific literal meaning is not reliably established.”/loo-KWAH-goh/maleLukwata“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/loo-KWAH-tah/maleLule“A classic Ganda name, carried proudly as both a personal and family name.”/LOO-leh/maleLutalo“A fighter with courage and determination”/loo-TAH-loh/maleLuyombya“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/loo-YOM-byah/maleLwanga“Sunlight or radiance — a warm name associated with brightness and life”/LWAHN-gah/maleMagezi“Wisdom and good judgement”/mah-GEH-zee/anyMamba“Lungfish — a traditional Buganda clan-associated nature name”/MAHM-bah/maleMande“A Ugandan personal name and surname; a specifically Luganda literal meaning is not reliably established.”/MAHN-deh/maleMariano“A form of Marianus, traditionally meaning “of Marius” or “Marian”; it is also often associated with Mary in Christian usage.”/mah-ree-AH-noh/maleMasanyu“Joys and blessings: a warm name celebrating the happiness surrounding a child’s arrival.”/mah-SAHN-yoo/anyMatayo“Gift from God”/mah-TAH-yoh/maleMatovu“An established Ganda personal name and surname; a specific literal meaning is not reliably established.”/mah-TOH-voo/maleMaurice“Dark-complexioned; traditionally associated with the ancient Mauri people”/MAWR-is/maleMayanja“Lakes or broad waters — a calm name connected with Uganda’s many lakes”/mah-YAHN-jah/maleMbogo“Buffalo; also the name of the traditional Mbogo clan of Buganda, making it a strong clan-heritage name.”/m-BOH-goh/maleMbwa“Dog; also the name of a Buganda clan.”/m-bwah/anyMika“Who is like God?”/MEE-kah/maleMikaeri“Who is like God?”/mee-kah-EH-ree/maleMiracle“A wondrous sign of God’s goodness”/MIR-ah-kul/anyMirembe“Peace—a gentle name expressing harmony and calm.”/mee-REM-beh/anyMose“Luganda form of Moses; traditionally interpreted as “drawn out [of the water].””/MOH-seh/maleMpeewo“A clan-linked Buganda name associated with the Mpeewo clan, expressing enduring family belonging.”/m-PAY-woh/maleMpiima“A traditional Ganda personal and clan name associated with family heritage”/MPEE-mah/maleMpologoma“Lion; a bold Buganda clan-name reference associated with strength and courage.”/m-poh-loh-GOH-mah/maleMubiru“A traditional name for a boy born after twins; the female counterpart is commonly Nabirye.”/moo-BEE-roo/maleMugagga“A wealthy or prosperous person—an affectionate wish for abundance and success.”/moo-GAH-gah/maleMugalu“Beloved, dear, or cherished one.”/moo-GA-loo/maleMugasa“A useful, beneficial, and helpful person”/moo-GA-sa/maleMugema“A respected Buganda name linked with traditional authority and the leadership of the Ngo clan.”/moo-GEH-mah/maleMugerwa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-GEHR-wah/maleMugoya“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-GOH-yah/maleMugwanya“A determined fighter who does not give up”/moo-GWAN-yah/maleMujasi“A brave warrior who stands strong”/moo-JAH-see/maleMukama“The Lord; a name expressing reverence for God”/moo-KAH-mah/maleMukasa“A revered traditional Ganda deity associated with the waters of Lake Victoria; used as a personal name and clan name”/moo-KAH-sah/maleMukiibi“Guard or protector; a reassuring name for a boy who may grow into a dependable guardian.”/moo-KEE-bee/maleMukisa“Blessing or good fortune—a warm name for a child welcomed as a gift.”/moo-KEE-sah/anyMukulu“An elder or great one, honoring wisdom and dignity”/moo-KOO-loo/maleMukwano“Beloved or dear one; a name expressing affection and closeness.”/moo-KWAH-noh/anyMulindwa“The awaited one, a tender name for a child whose arrival was long hoped for by the family.”/moo-LEEN-dwah/maleMulungi“The good one or beautiful one—a tender compliment and blessing.”/moo-LOON-gee/anyMusana“Sunshine or sunlight.”/moo-SAH-nah/maleMusanyusa“One who brings happiness to the family and makes other people rejoice.”/moo-sahn-YOO-sah/anyMusisi“Earthquake — a powerful nature name suggesting strength and force”/moo-SEE-see/maleMusoke“Rainbow — a bright, hopeful name associated with beauty after rain”/moo-SOH-keh/maleMusota“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-SOH-tah/maleMusuuta“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-SOO-tah/maleMutebi“A royal Buganda name associated with succession, leadership, and a distinguished heritage.”/moo-TEH-bee/maleMutesa“A prominent Buganda royal name, associated with kingship and a proud family legacy.”/moo-TEH-sah/maleMutima“Heart.”/moo-TEE-mah/maleMutumba“A hill, mound, or raised heap; also an attested personal/family name.”/moo-TOOM-bah/maleMuwanga“Light or radiance — a name suggesting someone who brings brightness”/moo-WAHN-gah/maleMuwanguzi“A victorious child who overcomes challenges”/moo-wahn-GOO-zee/maleMuwenda“A loved or dearly cherished one”/moo-WEN-da/maleMuwonge“A child who triumphs and keeps moving forward”/moo-WON-geh/maleMuyingo“A traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain”/moo-YING-go/maleMwanga“A historic Buganda royal name, associated with strength, authority, and leadership.”/MWAHNG-gah/maleMwesigwa“Faithful, trustworthy, or dependable; a warm wish for a child known for loyalty and integrity.”/mweh-SEE-gwah/maleNakibinge“A historic Baganda royal name, remembered with dignity and honour; Nakibinge is also used as a family name”/na-ki-BIN-geh/maleNazario“A Latin/Romance form meaning “from Nazareth” or “of Nazareth.””/nah-ZAH-ree-oh/maleNdiga“The Ndiga clan name, associated with the sheep and the enduring heritage of its clan members”/n-DEE-gah/anyNdugwa“A traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain”/n-DOO-gwa/maleNgabi“The Ngabi clan name, associated with the bushbuck and a strong ancestral identity”/ngah-BEE/anyNgeye“Monkey — a traditional Buganda clan-associated animal name”/n-GEH-yeh/maleNgonge“A traditional Buganda clan name associated with the ngonge clan and its ancestral heritage.”/n-GON-geh/anyNjobe“A Buganda clan-associated name; the claimed specific “njobe tree or plant” explanation is not reliably established.”/n-JOH-beh/anyNjovu“A Buganda clan name associated with the elephant (njovu); it is used as a clan/family identifier.”/n-JOH-voo/anyNkejje“A genuine Buganda clan name, used as a clan or family identifier.”/nkeh-JEH/anyNkima“A Buganda clan name associated with the monkey (nkima).”/n-KEE-mah/anyNkuba“Thunder — a bold nature name expressing power and presence”/n-KOO-bah/maleNnyonyi“A Buganda clan name associated with a bird (nnyonyi).”/nnyoh-NYEE/anyNsereko“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-seh-REH-koh/maleNsibambi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-see-BAM-bee/maleNsubuga“A boy born after twins”/nsoo-BOO-gah/maleNsuma“A Buganda clan name, commonly associated with ensuma, mushrooms.”/n-SOO-mah/anyNtege“A respected Buganda clan name also used as a given name, carrying a strong sense of heritage and standing.”/NTEH-geh/maleNuhu“Rest and comfort”/NOO-hoo/maleNvuma“A Buganda clan name associated with the hippopotamus.”/n-VOO-mah/anyObadia“Servant or worshipper of Yahweh (God).”/oh-bah-DEE-ah/maleObwesigwa“A faithful, dependable, and trustworthy person”/oh-bweh-see-GWAH/anyOliver“Olive tree; by association, peace.”/OL-ih-ver/malePawulo“The Luganda form of Paul, meaning small or humble.”/pah-WOO-loh/malePetro“Rock; the East African/Luganda form of Peter.”/PEH-troh/malePraise“A joyful expression of worship and gratitude to God”/PRAYZ/anyProsper“Prosperous and flourishing, with hopes for a life of abundance”/PROS-per/maleRaphael“God has healed”/RAF-ee-el/maleRoman“Roman; a person from Rome”/ROH-man/maleSalongo“A father of twins; also used as a personal name to honor the family’s memorable twin birth.”/sah-LON-goh/maleSamwiri“Heard by God”/sahm-WEE-ree/maleSanyu“Joy and happiness—the delight a much-loved child brings. In Buganda, Sanyu is a personal given name and does not replace the child’s inherited clan affiliation.”/SAHN-yoo/anySebastian“Venerable and worthy of honor”/seh-BAS-chan/maleSegawa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-GAH-wah/maleSemakokiro“A respected Buganda royal name, associated with courage, authority, and public leadership.”/seh-mah-koh-KEE-roh/maleSemakula“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-mah-KOO-lah/maleSemwogerere“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-mwoh-geh-REH-reh/maleSilvanus“Of the forest; connected with woodland and nature”/sil-VAY-nus/maleSimeoni“A Luganda/Ugandan form of Simeon, from Hebrew: “he has heard,” traditionally understood as “God has heard.””/see-meh-OH-nee/maleSinga“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SEEN-gah/maleSsalongo“A father of twins; also used as a personal name in recognition of twin birth”/sah-LOHN-goh/maleSsanyu“Joy and happiness”/SAHN-yoo/anySsebadduka“An attested Baganda male and family name, apparently connected with the Luganda root -dduka, “run” or “flee.””/sseh-bah-DOO-kah/maleSsebagala“One who loves; loving.”/seh-ba-GA-la/maleSsebatta“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-BAHT-tah/maleSsebbowa“A traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain”/seh-BBO-wa/maleSsebuggwawo“A recognized Baganda clan-family name; its traditional etymology is not securely documented.”/sseh-boog-GWAH-woh/maleSsebuliba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sseh-boo-LEE-bah/maleSsebunya“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-BOON-ya/maleSsebuufu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-BOO-foo/maleSsebuuma“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sseh-BOO-mah/maleSsegirinya“A traditional Baganda personal and family name passed through family lines”/seh-gee-REEN-ya/maleSsejjemba“A traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name”/seh-JEM-ba/maleSsekabembe“A traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name”/seh-ka-BEM-beh/maleSsekajja“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-KAJ-jah/maleSsekamaanya“An attested Ganda male name. The element amaanyi/maanya is associated with strength or power, not specifically with wisdom or sound judgment.”/sseh-kah-MAHN-yah/maleSsekandi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-KAN-dee/maleSsekatawa“An attested Ganda male personal and family name. Its precise traditional lexical derivation is not securely documented.”/seh-ka-TA-wa/maleSsekiganda“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-kee-GAHN-dah/maleSsekikubo“An attested Ganda male name. Kubo means “path” or “way” in Luganda, but the full personal name does not have a securely established gloss of “a person associated with a path.””/seh-kee-KU-bo/maleSsekirime“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sseh-kee-REE-meh/maleSsekisambu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sseh-kee-SAM-boo/maleSsekitooleko“A recognized Baganda personal and family name; its traditional etymology is not securely documented.”/sseh-kee-toh-LEH-koh/maleSsekiziyivu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-kee-zee-YEE-vu/maleSsekuuma“An attested Ganda male name associated with the Luganda verb kuuma, “to guard, keep, or protect.””/sseh-KOO-mah/maleSsekyanzi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sseh-KYAN-zee/maleSsemakula“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-mah-KOO-lah/maleSsemanda“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-MAN-dah/maleSsematimba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sseh-mah-TIM-bah/maleSsembatya“An attested Ganda male personal and family name. It has a possible association with the Luganda root batya, “fear,” but the full name’s conventional lexical gloss is not secure.”/seh-m-BAH-tyah/maleSsempijja“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ssem-PEE-jah/maleSsenfuma“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sen-FU-ma/maleSsenkumba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ssen-KOOM-bah/maleSsentamu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sen-TAH-moo/maleSsentongo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sen-TON-goh/maleSsenyange“Star — a luminous name suggesting guidance and distinction”/sen-YAHN-geh/maleSsenyonga“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-NYON-gah/maleSsenyonjo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sen-YON-jo/maleSserunjogi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sseh-roon-JOH-gee/maleSserunkuuma“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/sseh-roon-KOO-mah/maleSseruyange“A traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain”/seh-roo-YAN-geh/maleSserwadda“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-RWAD-dah/maleSserwanga“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-RWANG-ah/maleSsewankambo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-wan-KAM-bo/maleSsewanyana“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/seh-wah-NYAH-nah/maleStefano“A crown of honour”/steh-FAH-noh/maleSuubi“Hope—a simple, uplifting name for a child who represents brighter days ahead.”/SOO-bee/anySuuna“A historic name of Buganda kings, evoking royal dignity and a strong heritage.”/SOO-nah/maleTadeo“A form of Thaddeus, traditionally interpreted as “heart” or “courageous.””/tah-DEH-oh/maleTebandeke“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/teh-bahn-DEH-keh/maleTenywa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/teh-NYOO-wah/maleTheodore“Gift of God, a cherished blessing welcomed with gratitude”/THEE-uh-dor/maleTimosewo“Honouring God”/tee-moh-SEH-woh/maleTobiasi“God is good”/toh-bah-SEE-ah-see/maleValentine“Strong, healthy, and full of vitality”/VAL-en-tyne/maleWaiswa“A male twin name in Lusoga/Busoga usage, cognate with Ganda Wasswa; traditionally borne by one of a male twin pair.”/why-SWAH/maleWakabi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-KAH-bee/maleWalakira“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wa-la-KEE-ra/maleWaliggo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wa-LEE-go/maleWalugembe“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wa-loo-GEM-beh/maleWalukagga“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wa-loo-KAG-ga/maleWalusimbi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wa-loo-SIM-bee/maleWalyemera“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-lyeh-MEH-rah/maleWamala“A revered ancestral and royal name in Buganda, associated with the ancient Kabaka Wamala and with enduring clan lineage.”/wah-MAH-lah/maleWasajja“A traditional Buganda name associated with a strong, courageous man”/wah-SAH-jah/maleWasswa“The first-born boy of twins”/WAH-swah/maleWebale“Thank you—a name of gratitude for the blessing of a long-awaited or cherished child.”/weh-BAH-leh/anyYesu“Salvation; the name of Jesus”/YEH-soo/maleYohana“God is gracious”/yo-HAH-nah/maleYusufu“Luganda/Arabic form of Joseph; “God will add” or “God increases.””/yoo-SOO-foo/maleZawedde“Completed or fulfilled—a hopeful name for a long-awaited child or for a future brought to fruition.”/zah-WEDD-eh/anyZzimula“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ZEE-moo-lah/maleZziwa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ZEE-wah/male