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Luganda boy names.

345 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.

AbdallahboyServant of Allah (God)./ab-DAL-lah/AbdulboyServant of; usually a shortened form of a compound such as Abdulrahman or Abdullah./ab-DOOL/AbednegoboyA servant of Nego; a name associated with steadfast faith/ah-bed-NEH-go/AbubakarboyFather of a young camel./a-boo-BA-kar/AhmedboyMost praiseworthy; highly praised./AH-med/AloysiusboyFamous warrior./uh-LOY-see-us/Amaniboy or girlPeace; wishes./a-MAH-nee/Amazimaboy or girlTruth./ah-mah-ZEE-mah/AmbroseboyImmortal and enduring/AM-brohz/AminboyTrustworthy; faithful; honest./a-MEEN/AmosiboyCarried; burden-bearer./ah-MOH-see/AndereaboyBrave and manly in spirit/an-deh-REH-ah/AnselmboyGod's helmet; divine protection./AN-selm/ApoloboyAn Ugandan/Luganda spelling and usage of Apollo, the Greek divine name./ah-POH-lo/AroniboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ah-ROH-nee/Asanyusaboy or girlA child who makes the family happy and fills the home with joy./ah-sahn-YOO-sah/AugustinoboyMajestic and venerable/aw-goo-STEE-noh/Balagaddeboy or girlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/bah-lah-GAH-deh/Balikuddembeboy or girlThose who have brought peace; a hopeful name celebrating harmony after difficulty./bah-lee-koo-DDEM-beh/BalthazarboyBel protects the king (from the Babylonian name Belshazzar/Balthazar)./bal-THA-zar/Bamweyanaboy or girlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/bah-mweh-YAH-nah/BartazaliboyA Ugandan/Luganda form associated with Balthazar; “Bel protects the king.”/bar-tah-ZAH-lee/BasajjaboyMen; male people (plural of musajja, “man”)./ba-SAD-ja/Basuddeboy or girl“They threw” or “they dropped,” from the Luganda verb okusuula./bah-SOO-deh/BbaaleboyStone; rock./BAH-leh/BbosaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/BBOH-sah/BenedictboyBlessed/BEN-eh-dikt/BenedictoboyBlessed/beh-neh-DEEK-toh/Birungiboy or girlGood things or beautiful things—a warm wish for goodness and flourishing./bee-ROON-gee/Blessedboy or girlBlessed; a modern English virtue name used for both boys and girls./BLES-id/Blessingboy or girlA treasured blessing received with gratitude/BLES-ing/BrunoboyBrown-haired or dark-complexioned/BROO-noh/BugembeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/boo-GEM-beh/BugingoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/boo-GEEN-goh/BukenyaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/boo-KEN-yah/Bulamuboy or girlLife—a blessing expressing gratitude for the child’s life and hopes for a long future./boo-LAH-moo/Bulungiboy or girlGoodness and beauty; a name for someone cherished for a lovely character./boo-LOON-gee/ButikoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/boo-TEE-koh/BuwemboboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/boo-WEM-boh/BuyanaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/boo-YAH-nah/BuyinzaboyA traditional name conveying authority or standing; it is also strongly associated with Buganda family and clan naming./boo-YIN-zah/BwanikaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/bwah-NEE-kah/ChwaboyA historic Buganda royal name, associated with kingship and noble heritage/chwah/ConstantineboySteadfast and constant/KON-stan-teen/CrispinboyCurly-haired./KRIS-pin/CyprianboyA person from Cyprus/SIP-ree-an/DdamuliraboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/dah-moo-LEE-rah/Ddembeboy or girlPeace or freedom/liberty./DDEM-beh/DdumbaboyA traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain/DOOM-ba/DdunguboyWilderness, desert, or uninhabited country./DDOON-goo/DismasboySunset; traditionally associated with the repentant thief at the crucifixion/DIS-mas/DominicboyBelonging to the Lord/DOM-in-ik/EfraimuboyFruitful and flourishing/eh-frah-EE-moo/EmmanuelboyGod is with us/eh-MAN-yoo-el/Essanyuboy or girlJoy and happiness, a lovely expression of gladness./eh-SAHN-yoo/EvaristboyWell-pleasing; acceptable./eh-va-REEST/EvaristoboyWell-pleasing and agreeable/eh-vah-REES-toh/EzekieliboyGod strengthens him/eh-zeh-kee-EH-lee/FelicianboyFortunate and prosperous/feh-LISH-an/FestoboyFestive, joyful, and full of celebration/FES-toh/Ffumbeboy or girlThe Ffumbe clan name, preserving a child’s connection to Buganda clan ancestry/FOOM-beh/FilipoboyA lover of horses; a spirited and energetic child/fee-LEE-poh/FortunatusboyFortunate, lucky, or blessed./for-too-NAH-tus/Fortuneboy or girlFortune, good luck, or prosperity./FOR-choon/GeraldboySpear ruler or rule of the spear./JER-ald/GerardboySpear-brave, spear-strong, or hardy with the spear./JER-ard/GgaliwangoboyA traditional Baganda personal name and surname; no securely established lexical translation should be assigned./ga-lee-WAN-go/GgoloobaboyA traditional Baganda personal name and surname; no securely established lexical translation should be assigned./go-LO-ba/Giftboy or girlA precious gift from God/GIFT/GodfreyboyGod's peace/GOD-free/GregoryboyWatchful, vigilant, and attentive/GREG-uh-ree/HilaryboyJoyful and cheerful/HIL-uh-ree/HumphreyboyPeaceful warrior/HUM-free/IgnatiusboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ig-NAY-shus/IsakaboyHe will laugh; a child who brings joy/ee-SAH-kah/IsayaboyThe Lord is salvation/ee-SAH-yah/IsidoreboyGift of Isis/IZ-ih-dor/IsmaeriboyGod hears and responds/ees-mah-EH-ree/JeromeboyA person with a sacred or holy name/jeh-ROHM/JjunjuboyA historical Baganda royal name remembered in the kingdom’s traditions/JUN-joo/JoachimboyEstablished by God/JOH-ah-kim/JozefuboyGod will add/increase./joh-ZEH-foo/KabandaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-BAHN-dah/KabuyeboyLittle stone./kah-BOO-yeh/KafeeroboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-FEH-roh/KafumbeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-FOOM-beh/KaggwaboyA distinguished Buganda name associated with public leadership, honor, and the Kaggwa clan./KAHG-wah/KagimuboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ka-GEE-moo/KagodaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ka-GOH-da/KagoyaboyA traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain/ka-GO-ya/KaguluboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ka-GOO-loo/KakandeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-KAHN-deh/KakeetoboyA well-established Baganda personal and family name, warmly associated with heritage and continuity./kah-KEH-toh/KakomaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-KOH-mah/KakoozaboyA well-established Baganda personal and family name; its conventional literal meaning is not securely documented./kah-KOO-zah/KakunguluboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ka-kun-GOO-loo/KalanziboyA well-attested Ganda personal name associated with family heritage and continuity./kah-LAN-zee/KalemaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-LEH-mah/KalibbalaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-lee-BBAH-lah/KaluleboyA firmly established Buganda name, often carried as a family name as well as a personal name./kah-LOO-leh/KalyangoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ka-LYAN-goh/KalyegiraboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-lyeh-GEE-rah/KalyesubulaboyA traditional Baganda personal and family name, warmly associated with family heritage/ka-lyeh-soo-BOO-la/KamaanyaboyA historic royal name of Buganda, carrying a sense of distinction and noble heritage./kah-MAHN-yah/KamulegeyaboyA traditional Ganda personal and clan name with a strong sense of ancestral continuity/kah-moo-leh-GEH-yah/KanyikeboyA traditional Ganda name expressing enduring family identity; its older etymology is not certain./kah-NYEE-keh/KasaatoboyA traditional Ganda personal and clan name, treasured as part of family heritage/kah-SAH-toh/KasajjaboyTraditionally interpreted from Luganda ssajja, “man”; with the ka- form it is closer to “little/young man” than “warrior.”/ka-SA-ja/KasanaboySunshine — a bright and cheerful name associated with warmth and happiness/kah-SAH-nah/Kasibanteboy or girlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-see-BAHN-teh/KasirivuboyA well-attested Baganda personal and family name, carrying the warmth of established lineage and belonging./kah-see-REE-voo/Kasoziboy“Hill” (Luganda akasozi/kasozi); it is also widely used as a Baganda family name./kah-SOH-zee/KasujjaboyA traditional Baganda personal and family name connected with clan heritage/ka-SOO-jah/KasuleboyA boy born after twins/kah-SOO-leh/KatabaaziboyA courageous child who protects and perseveres/kah-tah-BAH-zee/KatendeboyOne who praises or gives thanks to God/kah-TEN-deh/KatoboyThe second-born boy of twins/KAH-toh/Katondaboy or girlGod, the Creator and source of life/kah-TON-dah/KavumaboyA well-attested Buganda personal and clan name whose traditional etymology is not fully certain./kah-VOO-mah/KawalyaboyA traditional Ganda family and personal name associated with the Kawalya lineage./kah-WAHL-yah/KaweesiboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-WEH-see/KawesaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-WEH-sah/KawukiboyRainbow—a bright and joyful image in the sky/ka-WOO-kee/KawumaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ka-WOO-ma/KayanjaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-YAN-jah/KayembaboyA historical Baganda royal name, carrying a sense of dignity and inherited leadership/ka-YEM-ba/KayiiraboyA rare historic Buganda royal name, carrying the honor of an early king./kah-YEE-rah/KayitaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-YEE-tah/KayiwaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-YEE-wah/KayondoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-YON-doh/KayongoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-YON-goh/KayoziboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kah-YOH-zee/KibalamaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-bah-LAH-mah/KibonekaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-bo-NEH-ka/KibuukaboyA famous heroic warrior figure in Buganda, remembered for courage and strength/kee-BOO-kah/KiggalaboyA distinguished royal name from Buganda, associated with leadership and authority./kee-GAH-lah/KiggunduboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-GOON-doo/KigongoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-GON-goh/Kikereboy or girlFrog; Kikere is also associated with a Buganda clan name./kee-KEH-reh/KikonyogoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-kon-YOH-goh/KikulweboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-KOOL-weh/KimeraboyA historic Buganda royal name associated with the founding age of the kingdom and enduring prestige./kee-MEH-rah/KintuboyA proud historic Buganda royal name, carrying the dignity of kingship./KEEN-too/KinyoroboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-NYOH-roh/Kisaboy or girlMercy, kindness, and a generous heart/KEE-sah/KisakyeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-SAH-cheh/KisambaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ki-SAM-ba/KisawuziboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-sah-WOO-zee/KisekkaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-SEK-kah/KisituboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-SEE-too/KisuleboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-SOO-leh/Kitiibwaboy or girlHonour, dignity, and respect/kee-tee-BWAh/KiwanukaboyA traditional Ganda deity associated with lightning; a powerful name connected with divine protection/kee-wah-NOO-kah/KiyagaboyLake./kee-YAH-gah/KiyembaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-YEM-bah/Kiyimbaboy“It sings,” from the Luganda verb okuyimba, “to sing.”/kee-YIM-bah/KiyingiboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/kee-YIN-gee/Kizitoboy“The youngest”; also widely used in honour of Saint Kizito, the young Uganda Martyr./kee-ZEE-toh/KizzaboyA boy born after twins/KEEZ-zah/KyagulanyiboyThe loved one—a child held close and treasured by the family./chah-goo-LAHN-yee/KyaligonzaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/chah-lee-GON-zah/KyanjoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/CHAN-joh/KyazzeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/CHAH-zzeh/KyewalyangaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/chweh-wah-LYAH-ngah/KyeyuneboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/chay-YOO-neh/KyobeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/CHOH-beh/LazaroboyGod has helped/lah-ZAH-roh/Leonardoboy“Brave lion” or “lion-strength.”/lee-oh-NAR-doh/LubegaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/loo-BEH-gah/LubowaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/loo-BOH-wah/LubwamaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/loo-BWAH-mah/Lugaveboy or girlThe pangolin clan name, connecting a child with the Lugave clan and its ancestral heritage/loo-GAH-veh/LukaboyA Luganda/Christian form of Luke. Luke is traditionally connected with Lucania and is often popularly associated with light./LOO-kah/LukwagoboyAn established Ganda personal name and surname; a specific literal meaning is not reliably established./loo-KWAH-goh/LukwataboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/loo-KWAH-tah/LuleboyA classic Ganda name, carried proudly as both a personal and family name./LOO-leh/LutaloboyA fighter with courage and determination/loo-TAH-loh/LuyombyaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/loo-YOM-byah/LwangaboySunlight or radiance — a warm name associated with brightness and life/LWAHN-gah/Mageziboy or girlWisdom and good judgement/mah-GEH-zee/MambaboyLungfish — a traditional Buganda clan-associated nature name/MAHM-bah/MandeboyA Ugandan personal name and surname; a specifically Luganda literal meaning is not reliably established./MAHN-deh/MarianoboyA form of Marianus, traditionally meaning “of Marius” or “Marian”; it is also often associated with Mary in Christian usage./mah-ree-AH-noh/Masanyuboy or girlJoys and blessings: a warm name celebrating the happiness surrounding a child’s arrival./mah-SAHN-yoo/MatayoboyGift from God/mah-TAH-yoh/MatovuboyAn established Ganda personal name and surname; a specific literal meaning is not reliably established./mah-TOH-voo/MauriceboyDark-complexioned; traditionally associated with the ancient Mauri people/MAWR-is/MayanjaboyLakes or broad waters — a calm name connected with Uganda’s many lakes/mah-YAHN-jah/MbogoboyBuffalo; also the name of the traditional Mbogo clan of Buganda, making it a strong clan-heritage name./m-BOH-goh/Mbwaboy or girlDog; also the name of a Buganda clan./m-bwah/MikaboyWho is like God?/MEE-kah/MikaeriboyWho is like God?/mee-kah-EH-ree/Miracleboy or girlA wondrous sign of God’s goodness/MIR-ah-kul/Mirembeboy or girlPeace—a gentle name expressing harmony and calm./mee-REM-beh/MoseboyLuganda form of Moses; traditionally interpreted as “drawn out [of the water].”/MOH-seh/MpeewoboyA clan-linked Buganda name associated with the Mpeewo clan, expressing enduring family belonging./m-PAY-woh/MpiimaboyA traditional Ganda personal and clan name associated with family heritage/MPEE-mah/MpologomaboyLion; a bold Buganda clan-name reference associated with strength and courage./m-poh-loh-GOH-mah/MubiruboyA traditional name for a boy born after twins; the female counterpart is commonly Nabirye./moo-BEE-roo/MugaggaboyA wealthy or prosperous person—an affectionate wish for abundance and success./moo-GAH-gah/MugaluboyBeloved, dear, or cherished one./moo-GA-loo/MugasaboyA useful, beneficial, and helpful person/moo-GA-sa/MugemaboyA respected Buganda name linked with traditional authority and the leadership of the Ngo clan./moo-GEH-mah/MugerwaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/moo-GEHR-wah/MugoyaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/moo-GOH-yah/MugwanyaboyA determined fighter who does not give up/moo-GWAN-yah/MujasiboyA brave warrior who stands strong/moo-JAH-see/MukamaboyThe Lord; a name expressing reverence for God/moo-KAH-mah/MukasaboyA revered traditional Ganda deity associated with the waters of Lake Victoria; used as a personal name and clan name/moo-KAH-sah/MukiibiboyGuard or protector; a reassuring name for a boy who may grow into a dependable guardian./moo-KEE-bee/Mukisaboy or girlBlessing or good fortune—a warm name for a child welcomed as a gift./moo-KEE-sah/MukuluboyAn elder or great one, honoring wisdom and dignity/moo-KOO-loo/Mukwanoboy or girlBeloved or dear one; a name expressing affection and closeness./moo-KWAH-noh/MulindwaboyThe awaited one, a tender name for a child whose arrival was long hoped for by the family./moo-LEEN-dwah/Mulungiboy or girlThe good one or beautiful one—a tender compliment and blessing./moo-LOON-gee/MusanaboySunshine or sunlight./moo-SAH-nah/Musanyusaboy or girlOne who brings happiness to the family and makes other people rejoice./moo-sahn-YOO-sah/MusisiboyEarthquake — a powerful nature name suggesting strength and force/moo-SEE-see/MusokeboyRainbow — a bright, hopeful name associated with beauty after rain/moo-SOH-keh/MusotaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/moo-SOH-tah/MusuutaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/moo-SOO-tah/MutebiboyA royal Buganda name associated with succession, leadership, and a distinguished heritage./moo-TEH-bee/MutesaboyA prominent Buganda royal name, associated with kingship and a proud family legacy./moo-TEH-sah/MutimaboyHeart./moo-TEE-mah/MutumbaboyA hill, mound, or raised heap; also an attested personal/family name./moo-TOOM-bah/MuwangaboyLight or radiance — a name suggesting someone who brings brightness/moo-WAHN-gah/MuwanguziboyA victorious child who overcomes challenges/moo-wahn-GOO-zee/MuwendaboyA loved or dearly cherished one/moo-WEN-da/MuwongeboyA child who triumphs and keeps moving forward/moo-WON-geh/MuyingoboyA traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain/moo-YING-go/MwangaboyA historic Buganda royal name, associated with strength, authority, and leadership./MWAHNG-gah/MwesigwaboyFaithful, trustworthy, or dependable; a warm wish for a child known for loyalty and integrity./mweh-SEE-gwah/NakibingeboyA historic Baganda royal name, remembered with dignity and honour; Nakibinge is also used as a family name/na-ki-BIN-geh/NazarioboyA Latin/Romance form meaning “from Nazareth” or “of Nazareth.”/nah-ZAH-ree-oh/Ndigaboy or girlThe Ndiga clan name, associated with the sheep and the enduring heritage of its clan members/n-DEE-gah/NdugwaboyA traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain/n-DOO-gwa/Ngabiboy or girlThe Ngabi clan name, associated with the bushbuck and a strong ancestral identity/ngah-BEE/NgeyeboyMonkey — a traditional Buganda clan-associated animal name/n-GEH-yeh/Ngongeboy or girlA traditional Buganda clan name associated with the ngonge clan and its ancestral heritage./n-GON-geh/Njobeboy or girlA Buganda clan-associated name; the claimed specific “njobe tree or plant” explanation is not reliably established./n-JOH-beh/Njovuboy or girlA Buganda clan name associated with the elephant (njovu); it is used as a clan/family identifier./n-JOH-voo/Nkejjeboy or girlA genuine Buganda clan name, used as a clan or family identifier./nkeh-JEH/Nkimaboy or girlA Buganda clan name associated with the monkey (nkima)./n-KEE-mah/NkubaboyThunder — a bold nature name expressing power and presence/n-KOO-bah/Nnyonyiboy or girlA Buganda clan name associated with a bird (nnyonyi)./nnyoh-NYEE/NserekoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-seh-REH-koh/NsibambiboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/n-see-BAM-bee/NsubugaboyA boy born after twins/nsoo-BOO-gah/Nsumaboy or girlA Buganda clan name, commonly associated with ensuma, mushrooms./n-SOO-mah/NtegeboyA respected Buganda clan name also used as a given name, carrying a strong sense of heritage and standing./NTEH-geh/NuhuboyRest and comfort/NOO-hoo/Nvumaboy or girlA Buganda clan name associated with the hippopotamus./n-VOO-mah/ObadiaboyServant or worshipper of Yahweh (God)./oh-bah-DEE-ah/Obwesigwaboy or girlA faithful, dependable, and trustworthy person/oh-bweh-see-GWAH/OliverboyOlive tree; by association, peace./OL-ih-ver/PawuloboyThe Luganda form of Paul, meaning small or humble./pah-WOO-loh/PetroboyRock; the East African/Luganda form of Peter./PEH-troh/Praiseboy or girlA joyful expression of worship and gratitude to God/PRAYZ/ProsperboyProsperous and flourishing, with hopes for a life of abundance/PROS-per/RaphaelboyGod has healed/RAF-ee-el/RomanboyRoman; a person from Rome/ROH-man/SalongoboyA father of twins; also used as a personal name to honor the family’s memorable twin birth./sah-LON-goh/SamwiriboyHeard by God/sahm-WEE-ree/Sanyuboy or girlJoy 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/SebastianboyVenerable and worthy of honor/seh-BAS-chan/SegawaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-GAH-wah/SemakokiroboyA respected Buganda royal name, associated with courage, authority, and public leadership./seh-mah-koh-KEE-roh/SemakulaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-mah-KOO-lah/SemwogerereboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-mwoh-geh-REH-reh/SilvanusboyOf the forest; connected with woodland and nature/sil-VAY-nus/SimeoniboyA Luganda/Ugandan form of Simeon, from Hebrew: “he has heard,” traditionally understood as “God has heard.”/see-meh-OH-nee/SingaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/SEEN-gah/SsalongoboyA father of twins; also used as a personal name in recognition of twin birth/sah-LOHN-goh/Ssanyuboy or girlJoy and happiness/SAHN-yoo/SsebaddukaboyAn attested Baganda male and family name, apparently connected with the Luganda root -dduka, “run” or “flee.”/sseh-bah-DOO-kah/SsebagalaboyOne who loves; loving./seh-ba-GA-la/SsebattaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-BAHT-tah/SsebbowaboyA traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain/seh-BBO-wa/SsebuggwawoboyA recognized Baganda clan-family name; its traditional etymology is not securely documented./sseh-boog-GWAH-woh/SsebulibaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sseh-boo-LEE-bah/SsebunyaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-BOON-ya/SsebuufuboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-BOO-foo/SsebuumaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sseh-BOO-mah/SsegirinyaboyA traditional Baganda personal and family name passed through family lines/seh-gee-REEN-ya/SsejjembaboyA traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name/seh-JEM-ba/SsekabembeboyA traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name/seh-ka-BEM-beh/SsekajjaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-KAJ-jah/SsekamaanyaboyAn 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/SsekandiboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-KAN-dee/SsekatawaboyAn attested Ganda male personal and family name. Its precise traditional lexical derivation is not securely documented./seh-ka-TA-wa/SsekigandaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-kee-GAHN-dah/SsekikuboboyAn 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/SsekirimeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sseh-kee-REE-meh/SsekisambuboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sseh-kee-SAM-boo/SsekitoolekoboyA recognized Baganda personal and family name; its traditional etymology is not securely documented./sseh-kee-toh-LEH-koh/SsekiziyivuboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-kee-zee-YEE-vu/SsekuumaboyAn attested Ganda male name associated with the Luganda verb kuuma, “to guard, keep, or protect.”/sseh-KOO-mah/SsekyanziboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sseh-KYAN-zee/SsemakulaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-mah-KOO-lah/SsemandaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-MAN-dah/SsematimbaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sseh-mah-TIM-bah/SsembatyaboyAn 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/SsempijjaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ssem-PEE-jah/SsenfumaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sen-FU-ma/SsenkumbaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ssen-KOOM-bah/SsentamuboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sen-TAH-moo/SsentongoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sen-TON-goh/SsenyangeboyStar — a luminous name suggesting guidance and distinction/sen-YAHN-geh/SsenyongaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-NYON-gah/SsenyonjoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sen-YON-jo/SserunjogiboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sseh-roon-JOH-gee/SserunkuumaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/sseh-roon-KOO-mah/SseruyangeboyA traditional Baganda personal and clan-associated name; the precise historical etymology is not certain/seh-roo-YAN-geh/SserwaddaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-RWAD-dah/SserwangaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-RWANG-ah/SsewankamboboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-wan-KAM-bo/SsewanyanaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/seh-wah-NYAH-nah/StefanoboyA crown of honour/steh-FAH-noh/Suubiboy or girlHope—a simple, uplifting name for a child who represents brighter days ahead./SOO-bee/SuunaboyA historic name of Buganda kings, evoking royal dignity and a strong heritage./SOO-nah/TadeoboyA form of Thaddeus, traditionally interpreted as “heart” or “courageous.”/tah-DEH-oh/TebandekeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/teh-bahn-DEH-keh/TenywaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/teh-NYOO-wah/TheodoreboyGift of God, a cherished blessing welcomed with gratitude/THEE-uh-dor/TimosewoboyHonouring God/tee-moh-SEH-woh/TobiasiboyGod is good/toh-bah-SEE-ah-see/ValentineboyStrong, healthy, and full of vitality/VAL-en-tyne/WaiswaboyA male twin name in Lusoga/Busoga usage, cognate with Ganda Wasswa; traditionally borne by one of a male twin pair./why-SWAH/WakabiboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/wah-KAH-bee/WalakiraboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/wa-la-KEE-ra/WaliggoboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/wa-LEE-go/WalugembeboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/wa-loo-GEM-beh/WalukaggaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/wa-loo-KAG-ga/WalusimbiboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/wa-loo-SIM-bee/WalyemeraboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/wah-lyeh-MEH-rah/WamalaboyA revered ancestral and royal name in Buganda, associated with the ancient Kabaka Wamala and with enduring clan lineage./wah-MAH-lah/WasajjaboyA traditional Buganda name associated with a strong, courageous man/wah-SAH-jah/WasswaboyThe first-born boy of twins/WAH-swah/Webaleboy or girlThank you—a name of gratitude for the blessing of a long-awaited or cherished child./weh-BAH-leh/YesuboySalvation; the name of Jesus/YEH-soo/YohanaboyGod is gracious/yo-HAH-nah/YusufuboyLuganda/Arabic form of Joseph; “God will add” or “God increases.”/yoo-SOO-foo/Zaweddeboy or girlCompleted or fulfilled—a hopeful name for a long-awaited child or for a future brought to fruition./zah-WEDD-eh/ZzimulaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ZEE-moo-lah/ZziwaboyA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ZEE-wah/