Maasai Names

God; the divine one

God; the divine creator

Born during the cattle return; the herder

One who comes from far

One who is blessed by God

One who is watched over

One who is blessed

The shining one; light

One who comes from far; the traveler

The gentle rain; she who refreshes

Born during the wrestling season

She of the flat stone; the steadfast

She who is looked up to; the admired

The one who began

She who is given by God

She who is strong; pillar

She who knows; the wise one

The beautiful one; the admired

Sweet; gentle

She who is trusted; the reliable one

She who is complete; the fulfilled one

She who is sweet; the pleasant one

Lucky; good fortune

The sweet one; she who is honey

She of the yellow cattle; golden one

She who is sweet

Blessed one; the fortunate

The one who brings peace

The happy one; she who brings joy

She who brings happiness

She who is colorful; vibrant

The one who walks in the highlands

She of the long grass; savanna child

She of the stars; starlight

She of the acacia; thorn tree child

She of the wild olive tree

She who is gentle; the tender one

She of the cattle

He who oversees; the watchful leader

The decision maker; the wise elder

He of the ceremony; the celebrator

He who crosses rivers; the explorer

Son of

He who carries; the bearer

He who is soft-spoken; gentle

He who is creative; the maker

He of the blessing ceremony

He of the mountain; highland dweller

He of the elders' tree; wise counselor

He who prepares; the planner

He of the warriors' camp; warrior

He who brings rain; rain-maker

The one from the cool highlands

The one who is respected; held in high esteem

He who is gentle; the peaceful leader

Leader; chief

He who is respected; the honored one

He of the plains; grassland dweller

Lion slayer; the brave hunter

Strong bull; powerful one

Born during the hunt; the hunter

The leader of warriors; the chief

Tall one; one who stands above

Born during the dry season; enduring one

The respected one; the honored elder

The warrior; the brave fighter

The kind one; generous of heart

Mother; the maternal one