Luganda girl names.
246 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Agata“Good; virtuous.”/ah-GAH-tah/femaleAgatha“Good; virtuous.”/AG-ah-thah/femaleAmani“Peace; wishes.”/a-MAH-nee/anyAmazima“Truth.”/ah-mah-ZEE-mah/anyAnnet“Grace; favour. Annet is a form of Anne/Anna.”/AN-et/femaleAsanyusa“A child who makes the family happy and fills the home with joy.”/ah-sahn-YOO-sah/anyAsha“Hope (in Swahili usage); it is not a Luganda floral name.”/AH-sha/femaleBabirye“The first-born girl of twins”/bah-bee-RYE-eh/femaleBalagadde“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/anyBamweyana“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/bah-mweh-YAH-nah/anyBasudde““They threw” or “they dropped,” from the Luganda verb okusuula.”/bah-SOO-deh/anyBernadette“Brave or strong as a bear; feminine form of Bernard.”/ber-nah-DET/femaleBirungi“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/anyBrenda“A name of uncertain origin, often linked to an Old Norse word for “sword”; it does not securely mean courageous or strong.”/BREN-dah/femaleBulamu“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/anyCharity“A loving gift of charity and generous-heartedness”/CHAR-ih-tee/femaleComfort“A comforting presence and source of reassurance”/KUM-fert/femaleConsolata“Consolation and comfort”/kon-soh-LAH-tah/femaleConstance“Constancy, steadfastness, or firmness.”/KON-stans/femaleDamali“A female Ugandan name, commonly also spelled Damalie; its precise original etymology is not reliably established.”/dah-MAH-lee/femaleDaphine“Laurel tree; a Ugandan-used spelling variant of Daphne.”/DAF-een/femaleDdembe“Peace or freedom/liberty.”/DDEM-beh/anyDoreen“Gift; a feminine form derived from Dora/Dorothea.”/dor-EEN/femaleEssanyu“Joy and happiness, a lovely expression of gladness.”/eh-SAHN-yoo/anyFaith“Steadfast trust in God”/FAYTH/femaleFelicia“Fortunate and happy”/feh-LEE-shah/femaleFfumbe“The Ffumbe clan name, preserving a child’s connection to Buganda clan ancestry”/FOOM-beh/anyFlavia“Blond or yellow-haired; from the Latin Flavius/Flavia family name.”/FLAY-vee-ah/femaleFortune“Fortune, good luck, or prosperity.”/FOR-choon/anyGertrude“Spear-strength or strength of the spear.”/ger-TROOD/femaleGift“A precious gift from God”/GIFT/anyGladys“A Welsh name, commonly interpreted as “princess” or connected with a homeland/country.”/GLAD-is/femaleGrace“God’s gracious favor and a life touched by blessing”/GRAYS/femaleHadija“An East African Muslim spelling of Khadija. The Arabic name traditionally means “premature child” or “one born early.””/ha-DEE-ja/femaleHajara“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ha-JAH-ra/femaleHellen“Bright, shining light, or torch.”/HEL-en/femaleHope“Confident expectation in God’s goodness”/HOHP/femaleImmaculate“Spotless; pure; without stain.”/im-MAK-yoo-let/femaleJacinta“Beautiful and gracious”/juh-SIN-tah/femaleJamila“Beautiful and graceful; a warm name associated with a lovely presence”/ja-MEE-la/femaleJennifer“Fair one; white phantom/shadow.”/JEN-ih-fer/femaleJovia“A modern female given name used in Uganda, probably related to Latin Jovian/Jove rather than a Luganda word meaning “joy.””/JOH-vee-ah/femaleJoy“Joy and gladness”/JOY/femaleJoyce“An English given name ultimately associated with the Breton name Iodoc/Josse, often interpreted as “lord”; its modern association with joy comes partly from its spelling.”/joys/femaleJuliet“Youthful; a diminutive form related to Julia/Juliana.”/JOO-lee-et/femaleKasibante“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-see-BAHN-teh/anyKatonda“God, the Creator and source of life”/kah-TON-dah/anyKikere“Frog; Kikere is also associated with a Buganda clan name.”/kee-KEH-reh/anyKisa“Mercy, kindness, and a generous heart”/KEE-sah/anyKitiibwa“Honour, dignity, and respect”/kee-tee-BWAh/anyLatifa“Gentle and kind; a name associated with softness and gracious character”/la-TEE-fa/femaleLugave“The pangolin clan name, connecting a child with the Lugave clan and its ancestral heritage”/loo-GAH-veh/anyLukia“Light and brightness”/LOO-kee-ah/femaleMagezi“Wisdom and good judgement”/mah-GEH-zee/anyMaria“A deeply cherished Christian name honoring Mary, the mother of Jesus”/mah-REE-ah/femaleMariam“A form of Mary/Maryam; its ultimate etymology is disputed.”/MAH-ree-am/femaleMasanyu“Joys and blessings: a warm name celebrating the happiness surrounding a child’s arrival.”/mah-SAHN-yoo/anyMbwa“Dog; also the name of a Buganda clan.”/m-bwah/anyMercy“Mercy, compassion, and a tender-hearted nature”/MER-see/femaleMiracle“A wondrous sign of God’s goodness”/MIR-ah-kul/anyMirembe“Peace—a gentle name expressing harmony and calm.”/mee-REM-beh/anyMukisa“Blessing or good fortune—a warm name for a child welcomed as a gift.”/moo-KEE-sah/anyMukwano“Beloved or dear one; a name expressing affection and closeness.”/moo-KWAH-noh/anyMulungi“The good one or beautiful one—a tender compliment and blessing.”/moo-LOON-gee/anyMusanyusa“One who brings happiness to the family and makes other people rejoice.”/moo-sahn-YOO-sah/anyMutesi“A female name associated with counsel, advice, or one who gives counsel.”/moo-TEH-see/femaleNabagereka“Queen; a Buganda title-derived name suggesting leadership and grace”/nah-bah-geh-REH-kah/femaleNabaggala“A traditional Buganda female name; its older personal-name etymology is not securely documented”/nah-bah-GAH-lah/femaleNabakooba“A proud connection to Baganda family and clan heritage; also used as a girl’s given name.”/nah-bah-KOH-bah/femaleNabakooza“A traditional Baganda name associated with a valued family heritage”/nah-bah-KOH-zah/femaleNabaloga“A traditional Baganda feminine name linked with heritage, lineage, and family memory.”/nah-bah-LOH-gah/femaleNabasa“A traditional Baganda female name whose precise older etymology varies by family”/nah-BAH-sah/femaleNabatanzi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-bah-TAHN-zee/femaleNabatte“An attested Ganda female-associated name. A specific birth-circumstance explanation should be omitted unless supported by a documented family or clan tradition.”/nah-BAH-teh/femaleNabawanuka“A traditional Baganda clan-associated name, warmly evoking belonging and ancestry.”/nah-bah-wah-NOO-kah/femaleNabbale“A traditional name carried with affection and pride in Buganda families”/nah-BBAH-leh/femaleNabbanja“A recognized Baganda female name, carrying the warmth of an honored family and a strong public identity.”/nah-BAHN-jah/femaleNabbosa“A traditional Baganda girl’s name, treasured as part of family and clan naming heritage.”/nah-BBOH-sah/femaleNabiddu“A traditional female name of Buganda, warmly associated with family continuity and belonging”/nah-BEED-doo/femaleNabikanda“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-bee-KAHN-dah/femaleNabikolo“A traditional Baganda family name used for girls, expressing connection with one’s lineage.”/nah-bee-KOH-loh/femaleNabiruma“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-bee-ROO-mah/femaleNabirumbi“A traditional Baganda lineage name used for girls, evoking family roots and belonging.”/nah-bee-ROOM-bee/femaleNabisa“A traditional Baganda girl’s name with a gentle, distinctive sound and ancestral resonance.”/nah-BEE-sah/femaleNabisubi“A cherished Baganda name connected with family identity and ancestral belonging.”/nah-bee-SOO-bee/femaleNabukalu“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-boo-KAH-loo/femaleNabukeera“A traditional Ganda female name commonly associated with dawn or early morning; it may be understood as “one of the morning” or a child connected with dawn.”/nah-boo-KEH-rah/femaleNabukenya“A traditional Baganda clan or family name, offering a daughter a strong link to her heritage.”/nah-boo-KEHN-yah/femaleNabulime“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-boo-LEE-meh/femaleNabulo“A traditional female name of Buganda, associated with family heritage and continuity”/nah-BOO-loh/femaleNabulya“A traditional female name of Buganda; the exact older meaning is not certain”/nah-BOO-lyah/femaleNabunya“A long-established Buganda feminine name and family name.”/nah-BOON-yah/femaleNabusayi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-boo-SAH-yee/femaleNabutwa“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-BOOT-wah/femaleNabuuma“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-BOO-mah/femaleNabwami“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-BWAH-mee/femaleNabweteme“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-bweh-TEH-meh/femaleNaddumba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-DOOM-bah/femaleNaddunga“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-DOON-gah/femaleNadia“An international female name, usually a form of Nadezhda, meaning “hope.” It is used in Uganda but is not Luganda in origin.”/NAH-dee-ah/femaleNaggayi“A well-attested female personal name in Buganda, also encountered as a family name”/nah-GAH-yee/femaleNagginda“A distinguished Buganda female name associated with royal visibility, grace, and public honor.”/nah-GEEN-dah/femaleNajjemba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-JEM-bah/femaleNajjingo“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-JING-goh/femaleNajjuma“A Ganda female name, often associated with the Arabic/Swahili name Juma; it is commonly understood as “born on Friday.””/nah-JOO-mah/femaleNakalema“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-kah-LEH-mah/femaleNakanjako“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-kahn-JAH-koh/femaleNakanwagi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-kahn-WAH-gee/femaleNakasana“Sunshine — a warm, radiant name for a child who brings joy”/nah-kah-SAH-nah/femaleNakate“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-KAH-teh/femaleNakato“The second-born girl of twins”/nah-KAH-toh/femaleNakatudde“An attested Ganda female name. Its form is related to -tudde (“we sat/settled”), but the exact naming circumstance is not reliably recoverable from the name alone.”/nah-kah-TOOD-deh/femaleNakawunde“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-kah-WOON-deh/femaleNakayima“A traditional female name of Buganda, also used in family-name contexts”/nah-kah-YEE-mah/femaleNakazibwe“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-kah-ZEE-bweh/femaleNakibembe“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-kee-BEM-beh/femaleNakibuuka“A girl who follows twins in the family”/nah-kee-BOO-kah/femaleNakiibuuka“A traditional Buganda name associated with the strength and courage of the warrior tradition”/nah-kee-BOO-kah/femaleNakimera“An attested Ganda female name, related to okumera, “to sprout” or “to grow”; it can reasonably suggest growth or flourishing.”/nah-kee-MEH-rah/femaleNakimuli“An attested Ganda female name and surname, associated in form with ekimuli, “flower.””/nah-kee-MOO-lee/femaleNakiranda“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-kee-RAHN-dah/femaleNakitende“The praised one—a child welcomed with admiration and affection.”/nah-kee-TEN-deh/femaleNakitto“A well-attested Baganda girl’s name and family name, carrying a strong sense of ancestral identity.”/nah-KEE-toh/femaleNakiwala“A traditional feminine Buganda name that also preserves family heritage as a surname.”/nah-kee-WAH-lah/femaleNakiwogga“A traditional Buganda female name that preserves family and community identity”/nah-kee-WOG-gah/femaleNakiyingi“A traditional Baganda female name and family name, warmly connecting a child with her ancestral community.”/nah-kee-YEEN-jee/femaleNakkazi“A traditional Baganda girl’s name and family name, carrying the warmth of an inherited family identity.”/nah-KAH-zee/femaleNakuya“A traditional Baganda girl’s name associated with family identity and continuity.”/nah-KOO-yah/femaleNakyobe“A traditional female name of Buganda, also found as a family name”/nah-KYOH-beh/femaleNalindwa“The awaited girl, expressing the family’s joyful anticipation of her arrival.”/nah-LEEN-dwah/femaleNalinya“Nalinya is the Buganda royal title of the Kabaka's sister (the queen sister); it is also used as a personal name.”/nah-LIN-yah/femaleNalongo“A mother of twins; also used as a personal name in recognition of twin birth”/nah-LOHN-goh/femaleNalubega“A well-attested Baganda girl’s name that also appears as a family name, proudly linking a child with her heritage.”/nah-loo-BEH-gah/femaleNalugo“A traditional Baganda female name and family name, warmly associated with family continuity and belonging.”/nah-LOO-goh/femaleNalukwago“A respected Baganda family name used for girls, celebrating lineage and belonging.”/nah-loo-KWAH-goh/femaleNalule“A cherished traditional Baganda female name; its older personal-name etymology is not securely documented.”/nah-LOO-leh/femaleNalumanya“A dignified traditional Buganda name associated with family and clan continuity.”/nah-loo-MAHN-yah/femaleNalungi“Beautiful; good; the beautiful one.”/nah-LOON-gee/femaleNaluwooza“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-loo-WOH-zah/femaleNalwanga“A well-established Baganda feminine and clan-linked family name, connecting a girl with her lineage.”/nah-LWAHN-gah/femaleNamaganda“A well-established Buganda name associated with respected family heritage and feminine dignity.”/nah-mah-GAHN-dah/femaleNamagembe“Peaceful; a hopeful name wishing a girl a life of peace and harmony.”/nah-mah-GEHM-beh/femaleNamakula“A traditional Baganda family name used as a girl’s given name, linking her to her ancestral community.”/nah-mah-KOO-lah/femaleNamaleba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-mah-LEH-bah/femaleNamasole“Queen mother; a Buganda title-derived name conveying dignity, wisdom, and respected motherhood”/nah-mah-SO-leh/femaleNamasuba“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-mah-SOO-bah/femaleNamata“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-MAH-tah/femaleNamatovu“A well-established Baganda female name and family name, warmly carrying a sense of heritage and belonging.”/nah-mah-TOH-voo/femaleNamayanja“A well-attested Baganda girl’s name and family name, celebrating a child’s place in her ancestral community.”/nah-mah-YAHN-jah/femaleNamazzi“Water — a gentle, life-giving name”/nah-MAH-tsee/femaleNambasa“A traditional Baganda girl’s name and family name, giving a child a strong connection to her family line.”/nahm-BAH-sah/femaleNambassa“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented.”/nahm-BAH-sah/femaleNambi“The ancestral mother Nambi, remembered in Buganda tradition as Kintu’s wife and a mother of the Baganda; the name carries a strong sense of origins and lineage.”/NAHM-bee/femaleNambooze“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nahm-BOH-zeh/femaleNamirembe“Peace and lasting harmony—a graceful name expressing the honor of a life lived well.”/nah-mee-REHM-beh/femaleNampiima“A grateful, thankful child—a joyful answer to the family’s hopes and prayers.”/nahm-PEE-mah/femaleNampijja“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; a fixed literal meaning is not consistently documented.”/nahm-PEE-jah/femaleNamubiru“Established Ganda feminine name, also found as a family name; no general clan-specific meaning is established.”/nah-moo-BEE-roo/femaleNamuddu“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is securely established.”/nah-MOOD-doo/femaleNamugga“Established Ganda feminine name, also used as a surname; no fixed literal translation is reliably documented.”/nah-MOO-gah/femaleNamugwanya“A determined girl who faces life with courage”/nah-moo-GWAN-yah/femaleNamukasa“A Ganda feminine name formed with Mukasa; it may be understood as ‘female/of Mukasa,’ but it does not by itself identify a ‘Mukasa clan.’”/nah-moo-KAH-sah/femaleNamukwaya“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented.”/nah-moo-KWHY-ah/femaleNamuli“Established Ganda feminine name; no recognized ‘Namuli lineage’ meaning should be asserted without family-specific evidence.”/nah-MOO-lee/femaleNamulondo“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal translation is consistently documented.”/nah-moo-LON-doh/femaleNamusisi“Earthquake — a strong, striking name drawn from the power of the earth”/nah-moo-SEE-see/femaleNamusoke“Rainbow — a joyful name evoking colour, hope and new beginnings after rain”/nah-moo-SOH-keh/femaleNamutebi“Established Ganda feminine name, also used as a family name; no general clan-specific gloss is securely established.”/nah-moo-TEH-bee/femaleNamuwaya“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented.”/nah-moo-WAH-yah/femaleNandawula“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal translation is consistently documented.”/nahn-dah-WOO-lah/femaleNandujja“Established Ganda feminine name, also found as a family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented.”/nahn-DOO-jah/femaleNankabirwa“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no documented literal gloss such as ‘heritage and strength’ should be assigned.”/nahn-kah-BEER-wah/femaleNankumbi“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal translation is reliably documented.”/nahn-KOOM-bee/femaleNankya“A girl born after twins; a name that marks the continuing arrival of children in the family.”/nahn-KYAH/femaleNannono“Established Ganda feminine name, also found as a family name; no general clan meaning is securely established.”/nah-NOH-noh/femaleNannyonga“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is consistently documented.”/nahn-YONG-ah/femaleNansamba“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal meaning of ‘belonging’ is documented.”/nahn-SAHM-bah/femaleNansana“Established Ganda feminine name; no general clan-identity meaning should be assigned without a specific clan or family source.”/nahn-SAH-nah/femaleNansikombi“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented.”/nahn-see-KOHM-bee/femaleNansubuga“A girl born after twins”/nahn-soo-BOO-gah/femaleNantaba“Established Ganda feminine name, also found as a family name; no general clan-specific translation is securely established.”/nahn-TAH-bah/femaleNantale“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; do not assign a ‘lion tradition’ meaning without a specific, sourced family or clan context.”/nahn-TAH-leh/femaleNantanda“Established Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal translation is consistently documented.”/nahn-TAHN-dah/femaleNanteza“A well-attested Baganda feminine name, carrying a sense of family continuity and promise.”/nahn-TEH-zah/femaleNantongo“A traditional Baganda girl’s name, warmly connected with ancestry and family belonging.”/nahn-TOHN-goh/femaleNantume“A brave girl with the heart of a warrior”/nahn-TOO-meh/femaleNanyanzi“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nahn-YAHN-zee/femaleNanyonga“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nahn-YONG-ah/femaleNanyonjo“The happy one; a daughter who brings joy to her family.”/nah-NYON-joh/femaleNanziri“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nahn-ZEE-ree/femaleNassali“A traditional Baganda girl’s name and family name, connecting a daughter with her lineage.”/nah-SAH-lee/femaleNassanga“A traditional Baganda family name used as a girl’s given name, rich in ancestral identity.”/nah-SAHN-gah/femaleNassozi““Hills” or “of the hills,” from Luganda ssozi, “hill”; also a well-established feminine personal and family name.”/nah-SOH-zee/femaleNassuna“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nah-SOO-nah/femaleNatabaazi“A courageous girl who protects what matters and perseveres”/nah-tah-BAH-zee/femaleNattabi“A traditional female name of Buganda, preserving the memory of family circumstances”/nah-TAH-bee/femaleNattimba“A traditional name associated with a respected family heritage”/nah-TEEM-bah/femaleNawanguzi“A victorious girl who grows through every challenge”/nah-wahn-GOO-zee/femaleNawanyago“A traditional Baganda female name and family name, warmly linking a child with her family’s heritage.”/nah-wahn-YAH-goh/femaleNawulya““She hears” / “one who hears,” from the Luganda verb okuwulira, “to hear.””/nah-WOOL-yah/femaleNayiga““She learns” or “she has learned,” from Luganda okuyiga, “to learn.””/nah-YEE-gah/femaleNdagire““I saw” / “I have seen,” from Luganda okulaba, “to see.””/ndah-GEE-reh/femaleNdiga“The Ndiga clan name, associated with the sheep and the enduring heritage of its clan members”/n-DEE-gah/anyNgabi“The Ngabi clan name, associated with the bushbuck and a strong ancestral identity”/ngah-BEE/anyNgonge“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/anyNnamirembe“Peace; a peaceful one”/nah-mee-REM-beh/femaleNnyonyi“A Buganda clan name associated with a bird (nnyonyi).”/nnyoh-NYEE/anyNsuma“A Buganda clan name, commonly associated with ensuma, mushrooms.”/n-SOO-mah/anyNvuma“A Buganda clan name associated with the hippopotamus.”/n-VOO-mah/anyObwesigwa“A faithful, dependable, and trustworthy person”/oh-bweh-see-GWAH/anyPatience“Steadfast patience and a calm, enduring spirit”/PAY-shens/femalePeace“Peace, harmony, and a calming presence”/pees/femalePeninah“Pearl or coral.”/peh-NEE-nah/femalePhiona“A Ugandan spelling/variant of Fiona, ultimately associated with “fair” or “white.””/fee-O-na/femalePraise“A joyful expression of worship and gratitude to God”/PRAYZ/anyPrisca“Ancient and venerable”/PRIS-kah/femaleProssy“A common Ugandan female short form, often associated with names such as Proscovia/Prosovia; it is not a form of Priscilla.”/PROS-ee/femalePrudence“A wise and gracious daughter, associated with thoughtful strength”/PROO-dens/femaleRita“Pearl; Rita is traditionally a short form of Margarita/Margaret.”/REE-tah/femaleRitah“Pearl; a spelling variant of Rita.”/REE-tah/femaleRukia“A Ugandan Muslim form of Arabic Ruqayya/Ruqayyah, commonly interpreted as “rise,” “ascent,” or “elevation.””/ROO-kee-ah/femaleSanyu“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/anyScholastica“A learned and thoughtful woman”/skoh-LAS-tik-ah/femaleScovia“A Ugandan form of Scholastica, associated with learning and wisdom”/SKOH-vee-ah/femaleShamim“Fragrance; a sweet scent.”/shah-MEEM/femaleSheila“An Irish form of Síle/Sheila, generally linked with Cecilia; its traditional etymology is commonly given as “blind.””/SHEE-la/femaleSsanyu“Joy and happiness”/SAHN-yoo/anyStella“Star.”/STEL-ah/femaleSumaya“An Arabic name commonly understood as “little elevated one” or “distinguished one.””/soo-MY-ah/femaleSuubi“Hope—a simple, uplifting name for a child who represents brighter days ahead.”/SOO-bee/anySylvia“Of the forest; woodland woman.”/SIL-vee-ah/femaleTabitha“Gazelle.”/TAB-ih-thah/femaleTracy“A traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/TRAY-see/femaleUrsula“Little she-bear.”/UR-suh-lah/femaleViolet“A violet flower, symbolizing modesty and beauty”/VY-oh-let/femaleWebale“Thank you—a name of gratitude for the blessing of a long-awaited or cherished child.”/weh-BAH-leh/anyWinifred“A Welsh name commonly interpreted as “blessed/holy peace” or “peaceful reconciliation.””/WIN-ih-fred/femaleZawedde“Completed or fulfilled—a hopeful name for a long-awaited child or for a future brought to fruition.”/zah-WEDD-eh/any