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Luganda girl names.

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

AgatagirlGood; virtuous./ah-GAH-tah/AgathagirlGood; virtuous./AG-ah-thah/Amaniboy or girlPeace; wishes./a-MAH-nee/Amazimaboy or girlTruth./ah-mah-ZEE-mah/AnnetgirlGrace; favour. Annet is a form of Anne/Anna./AN-et/Asanyusaboy or girlA child who makes the family happy and fills the home with joy./ah-sahn-YOO-sah/AshagirlHope (in Swahili usage); it is not a Luganda floral name./AH-sha/BabiryegirlThe first-born girl of twins/bah-bee-RYE-eh/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/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/Basuddeboy or girl“They threw” or “they dropped,” from the Luganda verb okusuula./bah-SOO-deh/BernadettegirlBrave or strong as a bear; feminine form of Bernard./ber-nah-DET/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/BrendagirlA name of uncertain origin, often linked to an Old Norse word for “sword”; it does not securely mean courageous or strong./BREN-dah/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/CharitygirlA loving gift of charity and generous-heartedness/CHAR-ih-tee/ComfortgirlA comforting presence and source of reassurance/KUM-fert/ConsolatagirlConsolation and comfort/kon-soh-LAH-tah/ConstancegirlConstancy, steadfastness, or firmness./KON-stans/DamaligirlA female Ugandan name, commonly also spelled Damalie; its precise original etymology is not reliably established./dah-MAH-lee/DaphinegirlLaurel tree; a Ugandan-used spelling variant of Daphne./DAF-een/Ddembeboy or girlPeace or freedom/liberty./DDEM-beh/DoreengirlGift; a feminine form derived from Dora/Dorothea./dor-EEN/Essanyuboy or girlJoy and happiness, a lovely expression of gladness./eh-SAHN-yoo/FaithgirlSteadfast trust in God/FAYTH/FeliciagirlFortunate and happy/feh-LEE-shah/Ffumbeboy or girlThe Ffumbe clan name, preserving a child’s connection to Buganda clan ancestry/FOOM-beh/FlaviagirlBlond or yellow-haired; from the Latin Flavius/Flavia family name./FLAY-vee-ah/Fortuneboy or girlFortune, good luck, or prosperity./FOR-choon/GertrudegirlSpear-strength or strength of the spear./ger-TROOD/Giftboy or girlA precious gift from God/GIFT/GladysgirlA Welsh name, commonly interpreted as “princess” or connected with a homeland/country./GLAD-is/GracegirlGod’s gracious favor and a life touched by blessing/GRAYS/HadijagirlAn East African Muslim spelling of Khadija. The Arabic name traditionally means “premature child” or “one born early.”/ha-DEE-ja/HajaragirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/ha-JAH-ra/HellengirlBright, shining light, or torch./HEL-en/HopegirlConfident expectation in God’s goodness/HOHP/ImmaculategirlSpotless; pure; without stain./im-MAK-yoo-let/JacintagirlBeautiful and gracious/juh-SIN-tah/JamilagirlBeautiful and graceful; a warm name associated with a lovely presence/ja-MEE-la/JennifergirlFair one; white phantom/shadow./JEN-ih-fer/JoviagirlA modern female given name used in Uganda, probably related to Latin Jovian/Jove rather than a Luganda word meaning “joy.”/JOH-vee-ah/JoygirlJoy and gladness/JOY/JoycegirlAn 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/JulietgirlYouthful; a diminutive form related to Julia/Juliana./JOO-lee-et/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/Katondaboy or girlGod, the Creator and source of life/kah-TON-dah/Kikereboy or girlFrog; Kikere is also associated with a Buganda clan name./kee-KEH-reh/Kisaboy or girlMercy, kindness, and a generous heart/KEE-sah/Kitiibwaboy or girlHonour, dignity, and respect/kee-tee-BWAh/LatifagirlGentle and kind; a name associated with softness and gracious character/la-TEE-fa/Lugaveboy or girlThe pangolin clan name, connecting a child with the Lugave clan and its ancestral heritage/loo-GAH-veh/LukiagirlLight and brightness/LOO-kee-ah/Mageziboy or girlWisdom and good judgement/mah-GEH-zee/MariagirlA deeply cherished Christian name honoring Mary, the mother of Jesus/mah-REE-ah/MariamgirlA form of Mary/Maryam; its ultimate etymology is disputed./MAH-ree-am/Masanyuboy or girlJoys and blessings: a warm name celebrating the happiness surrounding a child’s arrival./mah-SAHN-yoo/Mbwaboy or girlDog; also the name of a Buganda clan./m-bwah/MercygirlMercy, compassion, and a tender-hearted nature/MER-see/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/Mukisaboy or girlBlessing or good fortune—a warm name for a child welcomed as a gift./moo-KEE-sah/Mukwanoboy or girlBeloved or dear one; a name expressing affection and closeness./moo-KWAH-noh/Mulungiboy or girlThe good one or beautiful one—a tender compliment and blessing./moo-LOON-gee/Musanyusaboy or girlOne who brings happiness to the family and makes other people rejoice./moo-sahn-YOO-sah/MutesigirlA female name associated with counsel, advice, or one who gives counsel./moo-TEH-see/NabagerekagirlQueen; a Buganda title-derived name suggesting leadership and grace/nah-bah-geh-REH-kah/NabaggalagirlA traditional Buganda female name; its older personal-name etymology is not securely documented/nah-bah-GAH-lah/NabakoobagirlA proud connection to Baganda family and clan heritage; also used as a girl’s given name./nah-bah-KOH-bah/NabakoozagirlA traditional Baganda name associated with a valued family heritage/nah-bah-KOH-zah/NabalogagirlA traditional Baganda feminine name linked with heritage, lineage, and family memory./nah-bah-LOH-gah/NabasagirlA traditional Baganda female name whose precise older etymology varies by family/nah-BAH-sah/NabatanzigirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-bah-TAHN-zee/NabattegirlAn 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/NabawanukagirlA traditional Baganda clan-associated name, warmly evoking belonging and ancestry./nah-bah-wah-NOO-kah/NabbalegirlA traditional name carried with affection and pride in Buganda families/nah-BBAH-leh/NabbanjagirlA recognized Baganda female name, carrying the warmth of an honored family and a strong public identity./nah-BAHN-jah/NabbosagirlA traditional Baganda girl’s name, treasured as part of family and clan naming heritage./nah-BBOH-sah/NabiddugirlA traditional female name of Buganda, warmly associated with family continuity and belonging/nah-BEED-doo/NabikandagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-bee-KAHN-dah/NabikologirlA traditional Baganda family name used for girls, expressing connection with one’s lineage./nah-bee-KOH-loh/NabirumagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-bee-ROO-mah/NabirumbigirlA traditional Baganda lineage name used for girls, evoking family roots and belonging./nah-bee-ROOM-bee/NabisagirlA traditional Baganda girl’s name with a gentle, distinctive sound and ancestral resonance./nah-BEE-sah/NabisubigirlA cherished Baganda name connected with family identity and ancestral belonging./nah-bee-SOO-bee/NabukalugirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-boo-KAH-loo/NabukeeragirlA 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/NabukenyagirlA traditional Baganda clan or family name, offering a daughter a strong link to her heritage./nah-boo-KEHN-yah/NabulimegirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-boo-LEE-meh/NabulogirlA traditional female name of Buganda, associated with family heritage and continuity/nah-BOO-loh/NabulyagirlA traditional female name of Buganda; the exact older meaning is not certain/nah-BOO-lyah/NabunyagirlA long-established Buganda feminine name and family name./nah-BOON-yah/NabusayigirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-boo-SAH-yee/NabutwagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-BOOT-wah/NabuumagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-BOO-mah/NabwamigirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-BWAH-mee/NabwetemegirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-bweh-TEH-meh/NaddumbagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-DOOM-bah/NaddungagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-DOON-gah/NadiagirlAn international female name, usually a form of Nadezhda, meaning “hope.” It is used in Uganda but is not Luganda in origin./NAH-dee-ah/NaggayigirlA well-attested female personal name in Buganda, also encountered as a family name/nah-GAH-yee/NaggindagirlA distinguished Buganda female name associated with royal visibility, grace, and public honor./nah-GEEN-dah/NajjembagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-JEM-bah/NajjingogirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-JING-goh/NajjumagirlA Ganda female name, often associated with the Arabic/Swahili name Juma; it is commonly understood as “born on Friday.”/nah-JOO-mah/NakalemagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-kah-LEH-mah/NakanjakogirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-kahn-JAH-koh/NakanwagigirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-kahn-WAH-gee/NakasanagirlSunshine — a warm, radiant name for a child who brings joy/nah-kah-SAH-nah/NakategirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-KAH-teh/NakatogirlThe second-born girl of twins/nah-KAH-toh/NakatuddegirlAn 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/NakawundegirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-kah-WOON-deh/NakayimagirlA traditional female name of Buganda, also used in family-name contexts/nah-kah-YEE-mah/NakazibwegirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-kah-ZEE-bweh/NakibembegirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-kee-BEM-beh/NakibuukagirlA girl who follows twins in the family/nah-kee-BOO-kah/NakiibuukagirlA traditional Buganda name associated with the strength and courage of the warrior tradition/nah-kee-BOO-kah/NakimeragirlAn attested Ganda female name, related to okumera, “to sprout” or “to grow”; it can reasonably suggest growth or flourishing./nah-kee-MEH-rah/NakimuligirlAn attested Ganda female name and surname, associated in form with ekimuli, “flower.”/nah-kee-MOO-lee/NakirandagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-kee-RAHN-dah/NakitendegirlThe praised one—a child welcomed with admiration and affection./nah-kee-TEN-deh/NakittogirlA well-attested Baganda girl’s name and family name, carrying a strong sense of ancestral identity./nah-KEE-toh/NakiwalagirlA traditional feminine Buganda name that also preserves family heritage as a surname./nah-kee-WAH-lah/NakiwoggagirlA traditional Buganda female name that preserves family and community identity/nah-kee-WOG-gah/NakiyingigirlA traditional Baganda female name and family name, warmly connecting a child with her ancestral community./nah-kee-YEEN-jee/NakkazigirlA traditional Baganda girl’s name and family name, carrying the warmth of an inherited family identity./nah-KAH-zee/NakuyagirlA traditional Baganda girl’s name associated with family identity and continuity./nah-KOO-yah/NakyobegirlA traditional female name of Buganda, also found as a family name/nah-KYOH-beh/NalindwagirlThe awaited girl, expressing the family’s joyful anticipation of her arrival./nah-LEEN-dwah/NalinyagirlNalinya is the Buganda royal title of the Kabaka's sister (the queen sister); it is also used as a personal name./nah-LIN-yah/NalongogirlA mother of twins; also used as a personal name in recognition of twin birth/nah-LOHN-goh/NalubegagirlA well-attested Baganda girl’s name that also appears as a family name, proudly linking a child with her heritage./nah-loo-BEH-gah/NalugogirlA traditional Baganda female name and family name, warmly associated with family continuity and belonging./nah-LOO-goh/NalukwagogirlA respected Baganda family name used for girls, celebrating lineage and belonging./nah-loo-KWAH-goh/NalulegirlA cherished traditional Baganda female name; its older personal-name etymology is not securely documented./nah-LOO-leh/NalumanyagirlA dignified traditional Buganda name associated with family and clan continuity./nah-loo-MAHN-yah/NalungigirlBeautiful; good; the beautiful one./nah-LOON-gee/NaluwoozagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-loo-WOH-zah/NalwangagirlA well-established Baganda feminine and clan-linked family name, connecting a girl with her lineage./nah-LWAHN-gah/NamagandagirlA well-established Buganda name associated with respected family heritage and feminine dignity./nah-mah-GAHN-dah/NamagembegirlPeaceful; a hopeful name wishing a girl a life of peace and harmony./nah-mah-GEHM-beh/NamakulagirlA traditional Baganda family name used as a girl’s given name, linking her to her ancestral community./nah-mah-KOO-lah/NamalebagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-mah-LEH-bah/NamasolegirlQueen mother; a Buganda title-derived name conveying dignity, wisdom, and respected motherhood/nah-mah-SO-leh/NamasubagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-mah-SOO-bah/NamatagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-MAH-tah/NamatovugirlA well-established Baganda female name and family name, warmly carrying a sense of heritage and belonging./nah-mah-TOH-voo/NamayanjagirlA well-attested Baganda girl’s name and family name, celebrating a child’s place in her ancestral community./nah-mah-YAHN-jah/NamazzigirlWater — a gentle, life-giving name/nah-MAH-tsee/NambasagirlA traditional Baganda girl’s name and family name, giving a child a strong connection to her family line./nahm-BAH-sah/NambassagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented./nahm-BAH-sah/NambigirlThe 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/NamboozegirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nahm-BOH-zeh/NamirembegirlPeace and lasting harmony—a graceful name expressing the honor of a life lived well./nah-mee-REHM-beh/NampiimagirlA grateful, thankful child—a joyful answer to the family’s hopes and prayers./nahm-PEE-mah/NampijjagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; a fixed literal meaning is not consistently documented./nahm-PEE-jah/NamubirugirlEstablished Ganda feminine name, also found as a family name; no general clan-specific meaning is established./nah-moo-BEE-roo/NamuddugirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is securely established./nah-MOOD-doo/NamuggagirlEstablished Ganda feminine name, also used as a surname; no fixed literal translation is reliably documented./nah-MOO-gah/NamugwanyagirlA determined girl who faces life with courage/nah-moo-GWAN-yah/NamukasagirlA 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/NamukwayagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented./nah-moo-KWHY-ah/NamuligirlEstablished Ganda feminine name; no recognized ‘Namuli lineage’ meaning should be asserted without family-specific evidence./nah-MOO-lee/NamulondogirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal translation is consistently documented./nah-moo-LON-doh/NamusisigirlEarthquake — a strong, striking name drawn from the power of the earth/nah-moo-SEE-see/NamusokegirlRainbow — a joyful name evoking colour, hope and new beginnings after rain/nah-moo-SOH-keh/NamutebigirlEstablished Ganda feminine name, also used as a family name; no general clan-specific gloss is securely established./nah-moo-TEH-bee/NamuwayagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented./nah-moo-WAH-yah/NandawulagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal translation is consistently documented./nahn-dah-WOO-lah/NandujjagirlEstablished Ganda feminine name, also found as a family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented./nahn-DOO-jah/NankabirwagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no documented literal gloss such as ‘heritage and strength’ should be assigned./nahn-kah-BEER-wah/NankumbigirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal translation is reliably documented./nahn-KOOM-bee/NankyagirlA girl born after twins; a name that marks the continuing arrival of children in the family./nahn-KYAH/NannonogirlEstablished Ganda feminine name, also found as a family name; no general clan meaning is securely established./nah-NOH-noh/NannyongagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is consistently documented./nahn-YONG-ah/NansambagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal meaning of ‘belonging’ is documented./nahn-SAHM-bah/NansanagirlEstablished Ganda feminine name; no general clan-identity meaning should be assigned without a specific clan or family source./nahn-SAH-nah/NansikombigirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no standard literal gloss is reliably documented./nahn-see-KOHM-bee/NansubugagirlA girl born after twins/nahn-soo-BOO-gah/NantabagirlEstablished Ganda feminine name, also found as a family name; no general clan-specific translation is securely established./nahn-TAH-bah/NantalegirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; do not assign a ‘lion tradition’ meaning without a specific, sourced family or clan context./nahn-TAH-leh/NantandagirlEstablished Ganda feminine personal/family name; no fixed literal translation is consistently documented./nahn-TAHN-dah/NantezagirlA well-attested Baganda feminine name, carrying a sense of family continuity and promise./nahn-TEH-zah/NantongogirlA traditional Baganda girl’s name, warmly connected with ancestry and family belonging./nahn-TOHN-goh/NantumegirlA brave girl with the heart of a warrior/nahn-TOO-meh/NanyanzigirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nahn-YAHN-zee/NanyongagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nahn-YONG-ah/NanyonjogirlThe happy one; a daughter who brings joy to her family./nah-NYON-joh/NanzirigirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nahn-ZEE-ree/NassaligirlA traditional Baganda girl’s name and family name, connecting a daughter with her lineage./nah-SAH-lee/NassangagirlA traditional Baganda family name used as a girl’s given name, rich in ancestral identity./nah-SAHN-gah/Nassozigirl“Hills” or “of the hills,” from Luganda ssozi, “hill”; also a well-established feminine personal and family name./nah-SOH-zee/NassunagirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/nah-SOO-nah/NatabaazigirlA courageous girl who protects what matters and perseveres/nah-tah-BAH-zee/NattabigirlA traditional female name of Buganda, preserving the memory of family circumstances/nah-TAH-bee/NattimbagirlA traditional name associated with a respected family heritage/nah-TEEM-bah/NawanguzigirlA victorious girl who grows through every challenge/nah-wahn-GOO-zee/NawanyagogirlA traditional Baganda female name and family name, warmly linking a child with her family’s heritage./nah-wahn-YAH-goh/Nawulyagirl“She hears” / “one who hears,” from the Luganda verb okuwulira, “to hear.”/nah-WOOL-yah/Nayigagirl“She learns” or “she has learned,” from Luganda okuyiga, “to learn.”/nah-YEE-gah/Ndagiregirl“I saw” / “I have seen,” from Luganda okulaba, “to see.”/ndah-GEE-reh/Ndigaboy or girlThe Ndiga clan name, associated with the sheep and the enduring heritage of its clan members/n-DEE-gah/Ngabiboy or girlThe Ngabi clan name, associated with the bushbuck and a strong ancestral identity/ngah-BEE/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/NnamirembegirlPeace; a peaceful one/nah-mee-REM-beh/Nnyonyiboy or girlA Buganda clan name associated with a bird (nnyonyi)./nnyoh-NYEE/Nsumaboy or girlA Buganda clan name, commonly associated with ensuma, mushrooms./n-SOO-mah/Nvumaboy or girlA Buganda clan name associated with the hippopotamus./n-VOO-mah/Obwesigwaboy or girlA faithful, dependable, and trustworthy person/oh-bweh-see-GWAH/PatiencegirlSteadfast patience and a calm, enduring spirit/PAY-shens/PeacegirlPeace, harmony, and a calming presence/pees/PeninahgirlPearl or coral./peh-NEE-nah/PhionagirlA Ugandan spelling/variant of Fiona, ultimately associated with “fair” or “white.”/fee-O-na/Praiseboy or girlA joyful expression of worship and gratitude to God/PRAYZ/PriscagirlAncient and venerable/PRIS-kah/ProssygirlA common Ugandan female short form, often associated with names such as Proscovia/Prosovia; it is not a form of Priscilla./PROS-ee/PrudencegirlA wise and gracious daughter, associated with thoughtful strength/PROO-dens/RitagirlPearl; Rita is traditionally a short form of Margarita/Margaret./REE-tah/RitahgirlPearl; a spelling variant of Rita./REE-tah/RukiagirlA Ugandan Muslim form of Arabic Ruqayya/Ruqayyah, commonly interpreted as “rise,” “ascent,” or “elevation.”/ROO-kee-ah/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/ScholasticagirlA learned and thoughtful woman/skoh-LAS-tik-ah/ScoviagirlA Ugandan form of Scholastica, associated with learning and wisdom/SKOH-vee-ah/ShamimgirlFragrance; a sweet scent./shah-MEEM/SheilagirlAn Irish form of Síle/Sheila, generally linked with Cecilia; its traditional etymology is commonly given as “blind.”/SHEE-la/Ssanyuboy or girlJoy and happiness/SAHN-yoo/StellagirlStar./STEL-ah/SumayagirlAn Arabic name commonly understood as “little elevated one” or “distinguished one.”/soo-MY-ah/Suubiboy or girlHope—a simple, uplifting name for a child who represents brighter days ahead./SOO-bee/SylviagirlOf the forest; woodland woman./SIL-vee-ah/TabithagirlGazelle./TAB-ih-thah/TracygirlA traditional Luganda name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story/TRAY-see/UrsulagirlLittle she-bear./UR-suh-lah/VioletgirlA violet flower, symbolizing modesty and beauty/VY-oh-let/Webaleboy or girlThank you—a name of gratitude for the blessing of a long-awaited or cherished child./weh-BAH-leh/WinifredgirlA Welsh name commonly interpreted as “blessed/holy peace” or “peaceful reconciliation.”/WIN-ih-fred/Zaweddeboy or girlCompleted or fulfilled—a hopeful name for a long-awaited child or for a future brought to fruition./zah-WEDD-eh/