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The name Wafula, for example, is given to a boy born during the rainy season (ifula or efula). Wanjala is given to one born during famine (injala or enjala to mean 'hunger'). [citation needed] Traditionally, they practiced arranged marriages. The parents of a boy would approach the parents of a girl to ask for her hand in marriage.
Male and female names were different: male names frequently began with 'W', while female names usually began with 'N'. Thus, for example, a boy born during a famine could be named 'Wanjala', while a girl could be named 'Nanjala'. Both names share the same root word, 'njala', from 'eNjala', the Bukusu word for hunger.
Makokha is a surname most common among members of the Luhya tribe who are from Western part of Kenya. The name Makokha literally means ashes and among the Luhya community, it was given to a child who was born to parents who had lost previous kids. Notable people with the surname include: Gaudencia Makokha (born 1992), Kenyan volleyball player
13. Carlos. The name Carlos is a Spanish variation of Charles, meaning “man.” The moniker rose in popularity in Spain in the 1980s, according to Baby Center, and has maintained a top spot ever ...
Indian baby boy names, like all cultures, run from the classic Kamal to the modern Mahavir. For something more unique, there’s Uttar. If you’re looking for a name inspired by nature, look no ...
Luhya Kikuyu Kinyarwanda Lingala Luganda Shona Swahili Zulu; children abana, baana, otwana, orwana, vaana twana abana bana baana, abaana vana wana abantwana dog imbwa
10 most popular Filipino boy names with meanings. Jacob — supplanter. Nathaniel — gift of God. Gabriel — God is my strength. Nathan — given. Ethan — strong, firm. Ezekiel — God ...
Nyasaye (also Nyasae or Nasaye) [1] is the Luo and Gusii word for God.The same or similar words are also used by speakers of Luhya languages, but they refer to the same entity. [1] for the Luo people, Nyasaye means the creator of the beginning, The Luo also called Nyasaye with different names such as Obongo NyaKalaga, Obong'o means one of a kind, while NyaKalaga means the all powerful ...