Kinyarwanda Origin Names
Browse Kinyarwanda origin names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageAkeza
Akeza is a name of Rwandan origin, commonly interpreted as 'to replace' or 'one who takes the place of another,' reflecting themes of succession or substitution in family or commu...
Nyirah
Nyirah derives from the Rwandan Kinyarwanda term 'nyira,' which carries the meaning 'mother' or 'one who nurtures,' reflecting a sense of maternal care and protection.
Rwanda
Rwanda as a given name derives directly from the name of the East African country, which itself carries layered semantic roots in the region's linguistic history.
Uwase
Uwase derives from the Ruyanda language spoken by the Banyarwanda people, where it combines elements meaning 'hope' or 'we hope,' reflecting aspirations for the future.
Male Names
View full pageHirwa
Hirwa derives from Kinyarwanda, the primary language of Rwanda, where it carries the core meaning 'firstborn' or 'the first one born,' reflecting a position of primacy in family b...
Irakoze
Irakoze is a Kinyarwanda name composed of the prefix 'ira-' (indicating 'we have seen' or 'we saw') and the root '-koze' (meaning 'done' or 'made').