A lot of thought goes into giving your baby a name. One of the things that should be considered is culture (and language). That is why we prepare unique and meaningful Oromo names for boys so that you can choose. We also include names with religious background and famous Oromo names for boys at the end.
Here are 100 the modern and unique Afan Oromo names for your baby boy with their meanings. Written in bracket is their spelling in Afan Oromo. All the best!
List of 100 Afan Oromo Names and Meanings
1. Abdi (Abdii)
Meaning – Hope
2. Aboma (Abboomaa)
Meaning – One who gives order and exercises control
3. Adugna (Addunyaa)
Meaning – World
4. Akaku (Akaakuu)
Meaning – Type , Class
5. Aante (Aantee)
Meaning – Ally, One who is not an enemy
6. Angafa (Angafa)
Meaning – Elder, Leader of community, one who is greater
7. Ararsa (Araarsaa)
Meaning – One who settles disputes
8. Bati (Baatii)
Meaning – Moon
9. Beno (Beenoo)
Meaning – Message
10. Begna ( Beenyaa)
Meaning – Compensation
11. Beka (Beekaa)
Meaning – Scholar
12. Bekuma (Beekumaa)
Meaning – In knowing, With awareness
13. Barihe (Barihee)
Meaning – The sun has risen
14. Birra (Birraa)
Meaning – The spring season, One that brings to life
15. Boharsa (Bohaarsaa)
Meaning – A person who entertains others
16. Bonsa (Boonsaa)
Meaning – A person who makes others proud
17. Bulcha (Bulchaa)
Meaning – Governor
18. Bulti (Bultii)
Meaning – Marriage, Overnight stay
19. Burqa (Burqaa)
Meaning – Source
20. Dambal (Dambal)
Meaning – Wave, The name of a rift valley Lake in Oromia (Lake Ziway)
21. Dandi (Daandii)
Meaning – A path
22. Dansa (Dansaa)
Meaning – Good
23. Danu (Danuu)
Meaning – Plenty, Abundant
24. Dinaol (Diinaol)
Meaning – One who is greater than an enemy
25. Dula (Duulaa)
Meaning – A warrior, A knight
26. Ebba (Eebbaa)
Meaning – A blessing
27. Ejeno (Ejjennoo)
Meaning – Decision, Intent
28. Facisa (Faccisaa)
Meaning – Defender
29. Falmata (Falmataa)
Meaning – An advocate
30. Fayisa (Fayyisaa)
Meaning – One who heals
31. Firanol (Firaanol)
Meaning – One who is more valued than a relative
32. Gada (Gadaa)
Meaning – A democratic system of governance in Oromo tradition
33. Gachano (Gaachanoo)
Meaning – One who shields, A protector
34. Galana (Galaanaa)
Meaning – Ocean
35. Gamado (Gammadoo)
Meaning – One who is happy
36. Gari (Gaarii)
Meaning – Good
37. Garuma (Gaarummaa)
Meaning – Kindness, Goodness
38. Gobana (Goobanaa)
Meaning – Full moon
39. Gulanta (Gulantaa)
Meaning – A recruiter, Criteria\Standard
40. Guma (Gumaa)
Meaning – Fruit, Compensation
41. Gurmesa (Gurmeessaa)
Meaning – One who organizes
42. Gutu (Guutuu)
Meaning – Full, Perfect
43. Guyo (Guyyoo)
Meaning – Of the daytime
44. Hachalu (Hacaaluu)
Meaning – One who is destined to win
45. Hamba (Hambaa)
Meaning – Heritage, Inheritance
46. Hamiltan (Hamiltan)
Meaning – One who catches the attention
47. Hayu (Hayyuu)
Meaning – Noble, A knowledgeable man, A wise person
48. Hika (Hiikaa)
Meaning – One who gives a solution
49. Hirko (Hirkoo)
Meaning – One who provides support
50. Hirpha (Hirphaa)
Meaning – A helper
51. Hubata (Hubataa)
Meaning – One who is insightful
52. Hundanol (Hundanol)
Meaning – A grand person, Superior to everything
53. Hunde (Hundee)
Meaning – A foundation, Root
54. Hundesa (Hundeessaa)
Meaning – One who establishes
55. Hunduma (Hundumaa)
Meaning – Everything
56. Ifa (Ifaa)
Meaning – Bright
57. Imala (Imalaa)
Meaning – A traveler, A migrant
58. Jalata (Jaallataa)
Meaning – One who loves, Compassionate
59. Kananisa (Qananiiisaa)
Meaning – One who is cherished
60. Kansa (Kansaa)
Meaning – His
61. Kebek (Keebeek)
Meaning – One who knows what is his
62. Kena (Kennaa)
Meaning – Gift
63. Kiya (Kiyyaa)
Meaning – Mine
64. Koket (Kookeet)
Meaning – What is mine is yours
65. Kuma (Kumaa)
A thousand, One with a great value
66. Kutano (Kutannoo)
Meaning – Commitment
67. Labsi (Labsii)
Meaning – Proclamation, A notice
68. Lami (Lammii)
Meaning – Citizen
69. Latera (Lateeraa)
Meaning – It has sprouted
70. Lencho (Leencoo)
Meaning – Brave, Courageous
71. Marara (Mararaa)
Meaning – Appealing, Handsome
72. Milkesa (Milkeessaa)
Meaning – One who carries out a task
73. Moibon (Mo’iiboon)
Meaning – One who takes pride in wining
74. Murti (Murtii)
Meaning – Judgment
75. Nabeki (Naabeekii)
Meaning – One who knows what Is good for me, Paternal
76. Nafira (Naafiraa)
Meaning – My relative
77. Natanan (Naataanaan)
Meaning – That is suitable for me
78. Nayad (Naafyaad)
Meaning – One who thinks of me (favors me)
79. Nimona (Niimoonaa)
Meaning – We will be victorious
80. Obsa (Obsaa)
Meaning – One who is patient
81. Ofijan (Ofijaan)
Meaning – My kind, One who is like me
82. Olani (Olaanii)
Meaning – One who is destined for greatness
83. Oljira (Oljirraa)
Meaning – Higher in rank
84. Oliwaq (Oliiwaaq)
Meaning – From heaven
85. Oliyad (Oliiyaad)
Meaning – One who thinks big
86. Rabira (Rabbirraa)
Meaning – One who is given by God
87. Raya (Raayyaa)
Meaning – Army, A tribe of Oromo
88. Robera (Roobeeraa)
Meaning – It has rained (figurative)
89. Robsan (Roobsan)
Meaning – Given in abundance
90. Sagni (Sanyii)
Meaning – Seed
91. Siduna (Siiduunaa)
Meaning – One who we would die for
92. Sifana (Siifana)
Meaning – One who I owe
93. Solan (Soolan)
Meaning – Direct, Honest, Righteous, Handsome
94. Sura (Surraa)
Meaning – Grace
95. Tolera (Toleeraa)
Meaning – It has gone well
96. Tumsa (Tumsaa)
Meaning – Assistant
97. Walabuma (Walabummaa)
Meaning – Freedom
98. Yadata (Yaadataa)
Meaning – One who remembers
99. Yerosan (Yeroosan)
Meaning – At his own time, by God’s timing
100. Yomiyu (Yoomiyyuu)
Meaning – At all times, Resilient
Names of Famous Oromo Men
Sometimes we want to name our kids after other people. It could be to keep their legacy or because we are found in their work. Whatever your reason is, if you are thinking of naming your child after famous Oromo men, you have come to the right place. Below are names of famous Oromo people with their meanings you should consider.
- Hacaaluu: let him win; after Hachalu Hundessa who was a notable songwriter, singer, and civil rights activist.
- Abdiisaa: his hope; after Major Abdisa Aga who was a patriot in the Ethio-Italy war.
- Qananiisaa: favorite and cherished; after Kenenisa Bekele, long-distance runner.
- Fayyisaa: that who heals; after Feyisa Lilesa, a long-distance runner who was in exile after protesting against the killing of Oromo People as he finished a marathon.
- Nagaasoo: peaceful; after Dr. Negasso Gidada who was an author and former president of Ethiopia.
- Guyyoo: of the daytime; after Guyo Wario, a journalist at Oromia media network.
- Mararaa: adorable; after Prof. Merera Gudina, politician and founder of Oromo National Congress (ONG).
- Gammachuu: happiness, after Dr. Gemetchu Megerssa, renowned anthropologist and author.
Religious Oromo Names For Boys
It can be hard to decide between giving your child a name of religious or ethnic origin. But, you can hit the two birds with the same stone. Here, we have collected names for Oromo Muslim and Christian boys. The Christian names can also be used for other religions as they relate to one God. Of the Muslim names, most have Arabic origin but are traditionally viewed as Islamic.
Muslim Names
- Rabbirraa (Rabira): from Rabb (Allah).
- Ali: Champion. Also the name of renowned singer Dr. Ali Birraa.
- Mansuur: Victorious. Also the name of Mensur Jemal, a successful businessman.
- Jawaar: precious stone. Also the name of Jawar Mohammed, political analyst, and activist.
- Ibraahim: father of many. Also the name of Sheik Hajji Ebrahim Tufa, president of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council.
Christian Names
- Waaqtolee (Waktole): God has been good to us.
- Waaqjiraa (Wakjira): God is there for us. Comparable to “Jehovah Jireh.”
- Naahor (Nahor): elder brother of Abraham in the Bible. There is another perk to the name; it also means ‘be fruitful’ in Afaan Oromoo (as in “Naa hoor”).
- Kennasaa (Kenasa): Gift of God.
- Kansaa (Kansa): the one who belongs to God.
Which one should I use?
As I mentioned in the introduction part, there are many things to consider while choosing a name for our beloved child. Besides Culture and language, one should consider the meaning and uniqueness. So whatever you feel meaningful and unique name, you can pick. Which Afan Oromo names did you choose? Let us know in the comments.
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