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Jioke
God is my guide
Jomo
Bauer, Flaming spear
Jomowe
Bauer, Flaming spear
Juba
Born on Monday, 1st King of Numidia
Jumaane
Born on Tuesday
Kaari
Carl, Joyful song, Gust of wind
Kaenda
Daughter of the hunter
Kaffe
Boy born on Friday
Kafi
Talented, Another name of God, Enough
Kagiso
Peace
Kahina
Symbol of bravery and heroism, Universe, Priestess
Kaimon
Joyful, Alligator
Kaleer
Small woman
Kalisha
Rich, Pure, Blessed
Kamali
The Kamali Spirit, Protector, A collection of lotuses
Kamara
Moon, Fair complexion
Kamaria
Beautiful face, Like the moon
Kamau
Silent warrior
Kanika
Seed, Molecule, Black-clad
Kapuky
First-born daughter
Kasenda
The earth that blocks the passage behind a burrowing animal
Katlego
Success, Prosperity
Kato
Second-born twins
Kayin
Long-awaited child, Celebrated
Kayode
He brought joy
Kazi
A hardworking man, Judge
Keanga
Sunshine
Keeya
Resembling a flower
Kefilwe
I am given
Kehinde
The person who falls behind
Kendie
One who is much loved
Kennya
Animal horn
Kenya
Animal horn
Kenyatta
Animal horn, Name of an African country
Kenyi
A son born after daughters
Keril
Young man
Kerol
Young man
Keshaun
Combination of Shawn and Ke
Keshia
Great joy, Favorite
Kesi
Cassia, Zimtblute, Cinnamon
Kesia
Zimtblute, Cinnamon, A Plant Name
Kessie
Cassia tree, Chubby baby
Kgosi
King, Chief
Khalfan
A child who is destined to be a ruler
Khalfani
A child who is destined to be a ruler
Khamisi
Born on Thursday
Khari
A regal West African name meaning “kingly.”
Kia
Defender, King
Kibibi
Small woman
Kibwe
Blessed, Puppy
Kijan
A youthful man
Kimathi
A determined provider
Kimoni
A great man
Kioni
Divine, Moon Goddess, Brown hills
Kirabo
A gift from God
Kisha
Rainfall, Great joy, Favorite
Kissah
Small cat
Kitwana
Destined to survive
Kobina
Born on Tuesday
Kodzo
Boy born on Monday
Kof
Boy born on Friday
Kofi
Boy born on Friday
Kojo
Boy born on Monday
Kondwani
Happy
Kontar
Only child
Kudjo
Boy born on Monday
Kumani
Fulfilling ones destiny
Kumbukani
Remember
Kunto
Third born child
Kuren
One who gives thanks
Kwabena
Born on a Tuesday
Kwadwo
Boy Born on Monday
Kwaku
Born on Wednesday
Kwame
Sunday Babies, Born on Saturday
Kwasi
Boy born on Sunday
Kwaw
Babies on Thursday
Kweku
Born on Wednesday
Kwesi
Boy born on Sunday
Kwo
Boy born on Thursday
Kyanga
Sunshine
Ladan
Witness, A flower, Nasturtium, Indian cress
Ladonna
Mistress, Woman
Lakeshia
Happy, Joyful
Lakeysha
Woman
Lamar
Pond
Lanre
My wealth is the future
Lashawn
Present, The lord is gracious
Lashay
Yahweh is gracious
Lashonda
Lovely, Gold, Yahweh is gracious
Latanya
Fairy princess, Worthy of praise, Of the Family
Latasha
Christmas babies, Christ's birthday
Latisha
Joyful, Gladness
Latonya
Combination of Tonya and La
Lawanda
Wanderer, To govern, Look healthy
Ledah
He who wins, Noble, The ascent
Lehanna
One who refuses
Lekan
My wealth has increased
Lema
A lady, The beauty of an eye, One who is cultivated
Lerato
The song of my soul
Lesedi
Light
Lieto
One who embarks on a journey
Liki
Love, Kind, Noble
Limba
Happiness
Limbani
Be strong
Limber
Great joy, Happiness
Limbikani
Work hard
Lindiwe
The daughter we have waited for
Lishan
Language, Award, Defender of mankind
Lisimba
Wavering, Lion
Lumomba
A talented or gifted man
Lumusi
Born with her head down
Lungile
Correct, Good
Lyshanna
Language, Defender of mankind, Award
Madalitso
Blessings
Madana
God of love, One who heals others, Manmatha
Madue
Human being, People
Maeza
One who has good judgment
Mahari
A forgiving man
Mahdi
The Guided One, Well-managed
Makena
Happiness, Son of Cionaodh
Makonan
A king
Maliza
An accomplished woman
Mamadou
A man worthy of all praise
Mandela
Spectacles
Mandisa
Sweetness
Mansa
A king, Powerful, Third born
Manyara
A humble woman
Mariatue
One who is pure
Marini
Beauty, Fresh
Marjani
A Broom, The color of coral
Masamba
Goes away
Masami
A commanding woman
Masania
One with a gap between front teeth
Masaramusi
Emerald, A magical woman
Masego
Blessings
Masika
Born during the rainy season
Masozi
Tears
Massai
The anointed one
Mavuto
Troubles, Problems
Mayamiko
Praise, Gratitude
Mayeso
Test from God
Mazi
Sir
Mbali
Flower
Mchumba
Sweetheart
Meklit
Talent
Melisizwe
Leader of the nation
Menelick
The son of a wise man
Messina
Middle daughter, Spoiler
Mesy
Smoke, Water
Mirembe
Woman of peace
Mojisola
I wake up to wealth
Monifa
I am happy, I have my luck
Montsho
Black
Morenike
Having good luck
Mosi
Moss, First-born
Mphatso
Gift
Mtendere
Peace
Mudiwa
Who is loved
Munachyso
God is with me
Munashe
With God
Mutiah
Pious, An honored woman
Mwanajuma
Born on Friday
Mwenye
Owner, Lord, Chief
Nairobi
From the capital of Kenya
Nakato
Second of twins
Nakia
Pure, Faithful
Naky
First girl
Nala
Any hollow pipe, Stem of flower, Lioness, Successful
Nallo
One who is lovable
Nangila
Born while parents traveled
Nashalia
Born during the season of rain, Scent
Natin
Of the Natine tribe
Natisha
Star, Christmas day, Birthday
Ndidi
Patience
Nechesa
Great joy, Cassia, Alive, Well
Neela
Blue colour, Enchanting moon
Neema
Very brave, The mother of Kabir, Grace, Born to wealthy parents
Negous
Of the royalty
Neo
The new
Ngozi
Blessing