African Names Starting With K
Browse 119 African names beginning with the letter K, grouped by cultural origin. Each name carries deep meaning and connects to rich traditions across the continent.
Akan/Twi
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View all Amharic names →Bambara
View all Bambara names →Fulani
View all Fulani names →Kikuyu
View all Kikuyu names →Kaggia
maleBorn during conflict; the resilient one
Kagwe
maleBorn during planting; cultivator
Kahiga
maleQuiet one; peaceful
Kamau
maleQuiet warrior
Karanja
maleHe who leads; guide
Kariuki
maleReincarnated; returned from the dead
Kibiru
maleProphet; seer
Kĩmani
maleHe of the great council
Kinuthia
maleThe great one; large
Kinyanjui
maleOf the fig tree; great gatherer
Lingala
View all Lingala names →Maasai
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View all Somali names →Swahili
View all Swahili names →Kamaria
femaleMoonlight; like the moon
Kamili
unisexPerfect; complete
Kanuni
maleLaw; principle; rule
Kanzi
femaleHidden treasure
Kapera
maleA sign; an omen
Kapuki
femaleThe first child; the opener of the way
Khamisi
maleBorn on Thursday
Kiano
maleFull of life; tools of the wind
Kibibi
femaleLittle lady; princess
Kiburi
malePride; dignity
Kifalme
maleKingdom; royalty; sovereignty
Kiongozi
maleLeader; guide; one who leads
Kipchoge
maleBorn near the grain store
Kipenzi
unisexDarling; beloved one
Kito
malePrecious; jewel
Kumari
malePrince; the noble child
Tigrinya
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