Kikuyu boy names.
159 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Chegeboy“A child born with teeth”/CHEH-geh/Emmanuelboy“God is with us”/ee-MAN-yoo-el/Gachaguaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-CHAH-gwah/Gachanjaboy“Born during a time of war or conflict, yet welcomed as a sign of hope.”/gah-CHAN-jah/Gachauboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-CHOW/Gachokiboy“One who returns or comes back”/gah-CHOH-kee/Gathenjiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-THEN-jee/Gathituboy“The small or younger one”/gah-THEE-too/Gathogoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gah-THOH-goh/Gathuruboy“Born during a time of famine or scarcity; a child whose arrival marked endurance and hope.”/gah-THOO-roo/Gatimuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ga-TEE-moo/Gichukiboy“A small bird, evoking freedom, song and liveliness”/gee-CHOO-kee/Gichuruboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-CHOO-roo/Gikabuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-KAH-boo/Gikandiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-KAHN-dee/Gikariaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-kah-REE-ah/Gikenoboy or girl“Joy and happiness—a lovely name for a child who brings delight to the family.”/gee-KEH-noh/Gikeraboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-KEH-rah/Gikonyoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-KON-yo/Gikuyuboy“A name connected with Gikuyu, the founding father and ancestor of the Kikuyu people, and with the sacred fig tree associated with home and community.”/gee-KOO-yoo/Gitahiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-TAH-hee/Gitauboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-TOW/Githaeboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-THAH-eh/Githinjiboy“One who cuts down obstacles; traditionally associated with the strength and courage of a circumciser”/ghee-THIN-jee/Githuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/GHEE-thoo/Githuaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-THOO-ah/Githukaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-THOO-kah/Githukuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/gee-THOO-koo/Gitongaboy“A wealthy or prosperous person, expressing hopes for abundance and success”/gee-TONG-ah/Hingaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/HEEN-gah/Jomoboy“The burning spear; a name carrying courage and public honor”/JOH-moh/Kabuiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-BOO-ee/Kagaiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-GAI/Kagemaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ka-GEH-ma/Kagoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KAH-goh/Kagundaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-GOON-dah/Kagweboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-GWEH/Kahariboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-HAH-ree/Kahigaboy“Stone—a steady, enduring name for a child with strength and resilience”/kah-HEE-gah/Kahuthuboy“A small or cherished child”/kah-HOO-thoo/Kahutiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-HOO-tee/Kairuboy“The dark-complexioned one, a traditional appearance-based name”/KAI-roo/Kamauboy“A quiet or steadfast warrior”/ka-MOW/Kamothoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name associated with a left-handed person.”/kah-MOH-thoh/Kanyuaboy“A traditional Kikuyu male name associated with drinking or refreshment; the exact naming context can vary.”/kah-NYOO-ah/Karaniboy“Clerk or scribe; a name used in Kenya through the Swahili loanword karani, rather than an ancient uniquely Kikuyu etymology.”/kah-RAH-nee/Karanjaboy“A warrior, suggesting courage, honor, and strength”/ka-RAN-ja/Karimiboy“A hardworking cultivator; a child associated with diligence and perseverance”/kah-RI-mee/Karingiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-RING-gee/Kariukiboy“One who comes back or is restored; a symbol of perseverance”/kah-ree-OO-kee/Kiarieboy“Leopard—brave, alert and powerful”/kee-AH-ree-eh/Kibakiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-BAH-kee/Kibeboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KEE-beh/Kibiruboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-BEE-roo/Kibunjaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-BOON-jah/Kigundaboy“A traditional Kikuyu personal name associated with the farm or cultivated land”/kee-GOON-dah/Kiguruboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-GOO-roo/Kiharaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-HA-ra/Kihiuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-HEE-oo/Kihoroboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-HOH-roh/Kimaniboy“A traditional name historically referring to a person who could not see; today it may be received simply as an ancestral family name”/kee-MAH-nee/Kimathiboy“A genuine traditional Kikuyu male name; its association with courage is chiefly cultural and historical, especially through Dedan Kimathi, rather than a confirmed literal translation.”/kee-MAH-thee/Kinuthiaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-noo-THEE-ah/Kinyanjuiboy“Born in haste or under urgent circumstances.”/kee-nyan-JOO-ee/Kinyuaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kee-NYOO-a/Kiongoboy“A leader or head of the people”/kee-ONG-go/Kiraguboy“A traditional Kikuyu male personal and family name.”/kee-RA-goo/Kobiaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/koh-BEE-ah/Koinangeboy“A historic Kikuyu male personal and family name; its leadership association is historical, notably through Chief Koinange, rather than an inherent literal meaning.”/koh-ee-NAHN-geh/Kunguboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOONG-goo/Machariaboy“A well-established Kikuyu male personal and family name; the supplied wording does not provide a documented literal meaning.”/mah-CHAH-ree-ah/Mainaboy“A well-established traditional Kikuyu male personal and family name.”/MY-na/Mbiyuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/m-BEE-yoo/Mbuguaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/m-BOO-gwa/Mburuboy“Goat; a traditional Kikuyu male name associated with the Gikuyu word for goat.”/m-BOO-roo/Mbuthiaboy“An established Kikuyu male personal and family name; the entry does not supply a reliable literal etymology.”/m-boo-THEE-ah/Mucemiboy“Harvester; one who reaps or gathers crops.”/moo-CHEH-mee/Muchiriboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-CHEE-ree/Mucokiboy“One who returns; a welcomed returnee”/moo-CHOH-kee/Mugambiboy“A judge or respected decision-maker”/moo-GAHM-bee/Mugendiboy“Traveller; one who journeys.”/moo-GEN-dee/Mugiboy“A wise and thoughtful person”/MOO-ghee/Mugoboy“Healer or traditional medicine specialist—one associated with care and restoration”/MOO-goh/Mugumoboy“The sacred fig tree, a symbol of shelter, ancestry and enduring life”/moo-GOH-moh/Mugweboy“A Mũgwe is a traditional ritual or spiritual office-holder/leader in Gikuyu tradition.”/moo-GWEH/Muhohoboy“A cherished traditional Kikuyu personal name; its precise older lexical meaning is not consistently recorded.”/moo-HOH-hoh/Muhoroboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-HOH-roh/Muigaiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-ee-GAI/Muiruriboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-ee-ROO-ree/Mukenoboy or girl“Happiness and gladness, celebrating the joy this child brings.”/moo-KEH-noh/Mukuyuboy“The wild fig tree, suggesting strength, shade and deep roots”/moo-KOO-yoo/Muneneboy“Great, big, senior, or important; it can also convey an elder or prominent person.”/moo-NEH-neh/Mungaiboy“Belonging to God or blessed by God”/moo-NGAI/Munyuaboy“One who drinks.”/moo-NYOO-ah/Murageboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-RAH-geh/Muraguriboy“Seller, trader, or merchant.”/moo-ra-GOO-ree/Murataboy“Friend or companion—a warm name wishing a child a generous spirit and lifelong bonds.”/moo-RAH-tah/Murayaboy“A long-established Kikuyu male name, valued as a marker of family heritage; its historical meaning is not securely documented.”/moo-RAH-yah/Muriithiboy“A shepherd, carrying the warm sense of someone who guides, protects, and cares for others”/moo-REE-thee/Murimiboy“Farmer or cultivator—one who nourishes and sustains the community”/moo-RI-mee/Muriuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-REE-oo/Muriukiboy“One who returns to life or rises again—a name of resilience and renewal”/moo-ree-OO-kee/Mutahiboy“One who returns or goes home.”/moo-TAH-hee/Muthamaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-THAH-mah/Muthamakiboy“A king, monarch, or sovereign ruler”/moo-tha-MAH-kee/Mutheeboy“An elder whose experience brings wisdom and good counsel”/moo-THEE/Muthengiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/moo-THENG-ee/Muthenyaboy“Day; a name associated with daylight or being born during the day.”/moo-THEN-yah/Muthigaboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; a reliable literal gloss is not established here.”/moo-THEE-ga/Muthogaboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal etymology requires a source-specific linguistic gloss.”/moo-THOH-gah/Muthomiboy“Reader or learned person, a hopeful name for a thoughtful and knowledgeable child.”/moo-THOH-mee/Muturiboy“Blacksmith or metalworker.”/moo-TOO-ree/Mwaiboy“Good fortune and prosperity”/mw-EYE/Mwangiboy“Increase and growth, expressing hopes for prosperity and a flourishing future”/mwah-NGEE/Mwauraboy“The firstborn son, the child who arrives first and begins the family line.”/mwah-OO-rah/Mwegaboy or girl“Good-hearted, kind, and worthy of admiration”/MWEH-gah/Ndegwaboy“Buffalo—resolute, powerful and courageous”/n-DEG-wah/Nderituboy“Victorious; one who overcomes”/n-deh-REE-too/Ndiranguboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; no dependable literal meaning is supplied by the entry.”/n-dee-RAHN-goo/Ndirituboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-dee-REE-too/Nduatiboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal etymology is not reliably established here.”/n-doo-AH-tee/Ndunguboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-DOO-ngoo/Ngangaboy“A knowledgeable, capable person who helps others”/ng-AH-ngah/Ngaruiyaboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-gah-ROO-yah/Ngengiboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-GEHN-gee/Ngugiboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal etymology is not reliably established here.”/noo-GEE/Ngunjiriboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/n-goon-JEE-ree/Njauboy“Bull; by extension, it can evoke strength.”/N-JOW/Njengaboy“A constructive person who builds a strong and peaceful future”/n-JENG-ah/Njoguboy“Elephant—strong, steady and dignified”/n-JOH-goo/Njorogeboy“Born during a journey or a period of travel.”/n-joh-ROH-geh/Njueboy“A child associated with the daytime”/NJOH-eh/Njugunaboy“Established Gĩkũyũ male personal/family name; literal meaning is not reliably established here.”/joo-GOO-na/Nthigaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/n-THEE-gah/Nyagaboy“Ostrich, a graceful and distinctive bird of the open country”/ny-AH-gah/Nyamuboy“A Kikuyu male personal/family name; it is associated with the Kikuyu word nyamũ, “animal,” rather than the supplied abstract explanation.”/NYAH-moo/Rugendoboy“A journey or traveller”/roo-GEN-doh/Saulboy“Asked for; requested.”/SAWL/Thayuboy or girl“Peace, calm, and harmony”/THAH-yoo/Thukuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/THOO-koo/Thuoboy“Wealth or material blessing, expressing hopes that the child will prosper”/THOO-oh/Wachiraboy“Born while travelling; associated with a journey.”/wah-CHEE-rah/Wahomeboy“A Kikuyu male personal and family name, often understood as relating to the home/homestead (mũciĩ/home); it is not a title meaning “respected.””/wah-HOH-meh/Waiganjoboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/why-GAHN-joh/Wainainaboy“Born during movement or migration from one place to another.”/why-NAI-nah/Waithakaboy“A genuine Kikuyu male name, likely connected with thaka, land/bush or uncultivated country; the exact naming circumstance is not certain.”/wai-THAH-kah/Waitituboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/why-TEE-too/Waiyakiboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/why-YAH-kee/Wamahiuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-mah-HEE-oo/Wambuguboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wam-BOO-goo/Wamurathaboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-moo-RAH-thah/Wangombeboy“A Kikuyu male personal/family name associated with ng’ombe, “cattle/cow.””/wah-NGOHM-beh/Wanjauboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wan-JOW/Wanjohiboy“Born while traditional beer was being brewed.”/wan-JOH-hee/Wanyoikeboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wa-NYOY-keh/Waruhiuboy“A traditional Kikuyu name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/wah-ROO-hee-oo/Waruiboy“An established male Gikuyu name, also widely encountered as a family name. “Strong and enduring family presence” is not a documented name meaning.”/wa-ROO-ee/Wathomeboy“A genuine Kikuyu personal/family name, often analyzable as “of Thome.” It does not mean “reader” or “learner”; the Gikuyu word associated with a reader/scholar is mũthomi.”/wah-THOH-meh/Waweruboy“A traditional male Gikuyu name, commonly associated with a child born after twins.”/wa-WEH-roo/