Luhya names are used by the Luhya people of western Kenya.
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Nafula is a feminine given name of Luhya origin, functioning as the female counterpart to Wafula. The root name Wafula is derived from the Luhya word ifula, meaning "rainy season", and is interpreted as "born during the...
Naliaka is a female given name of Luhya origin. It is a traditional name that carries agricultural significance, meaning "born during the weeding season," derived from the Luhya word liliaka ("weeding").Cultural Signific...
Nanjala is a feminine Luhya name derived from the male name Wanjala, which itself originates from the Luhya word injala, meaning "hunger" or "famine." Therefore, Nanjala signifies "she who is born during famine." This na...
Nasimiyu is a feminine Luhya name, the feminine form of Simiyu. The name is traditionally given to girls and carries cultural significance within the Luhya community of Kenya. Etymology The root name Simiyu means "born d...
Nekesa is a feminine given name of Luhya origin, derived from the masculine form Wekesa. The name reflects the agricultural rhythms of the Luhya people of western Kenya, where harvest time is a period of abundance and co...
Nyongesa is a masculine given name of Luhya origin, meaning "born on Saturday" in the Luhya language. The Luhya people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Kenya, utilize day-naming traditions similar to those found in o...
Simiyu is a masculine given name of Luhya origin, meaning "born during the dry season" in the Luhya language. The Luhya people primarily inhabit western Kenya, and their naming traditions often reflect natural events or...
Wafula is a male first name and surname of African origin, primarily associated with the Luhya people of Kenya. The name means "born during the rainy season," derived from the Luhya word ifula, which signifies the rainy...
Etymology and Meaning Wamalwa is a masculine given name of Luhya origin, used by the Luhya people of western Kenya. The name means "born during the brewing season" in Luhya, specifically from the dialect(s) spoken by thi...
Wanjala is a masculine given name from the Luhya people of western Kenya. It derives from the Luhya word injala, meaning “hunger” or “famine,” and carries the meaning “born during famine.” The name reflects the historica...
Wanyonyi is a masculine given name and surname of Kenyan origin, primarily associated with the Luhya community. The name means "born during the weeding season," derived from the Luhya word enyonyi, meaning "weeds." This...
Wekesa is a Luhya name from Kenya, meaning "born during harvest" in the Luhya language. It reflects the agricultural traditions of the Luhya people, who are among Kenya's largest ethnic groups and rely heavily on farming...
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