Traditional Rwanda Names

Traditional Rwanda Names — browse our complete collection of 70+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 49–70 of 70 names

Lion

Mother of God

olive tree

Peaceful

born on Easter

Noble, aristocratic; in Kinyarwanda, 'one who helps' or 'benefactor'.

Rock, stone

divine care, foresight, prudent management

Bright, shining

From the Sabine people

Defender of mankind

Enthusiasm, diligence, and zeal.

61.Sylvie

♀ Female

Latin

From the forest; spirit of the wood

62.Tite

⚥ Unisex

Latin, Kinyarwanda

Honorable, signifying respect and dignity

One of peace

From God

One who is good, one who has goodness

66.Uwitonze

⚥ Unisex

Kinyarwanda

Gentle, humble, one who is obedient or submissive

67.Vestine

♀ Female

Latin

Of the hearth; associated with the Roman goddess Vesta

68.Vianney

♂ Male

French

From the village of Vianne

69.Vincent

♂ Male

Latin

conquering, to conquer

70.Zirimwabagabo

♂ Male

Bantu

He who surpasses men

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