400 Best East African Town Names to Inspire You

Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Mubashir Rafique

Welcome to our blog article on “400 East African Names,” where we invite you to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse culture of East Africa. From the vast savannahs to the stunning coastline, East Africa is a land of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant traditions, and warm hospitality. In this article, we present you with a curated collection of names that reflect the essence, diversity, and beauty of East Africa.

As an old Swahili proverb states, “Haba na haba, hujaza kibaba” (Little by little, the pot gets filled). East Africa is a place where small actions and connections create a strong sense of community and togetherness. These names pay homage to the region’s heritage, languages, and the deep-rooted values of love, unity, and respect.

As a Naming Specialist with three years of experience, I have delved into the realms of different cultures, unraveling the intricacies of naming conventions. In this article, I will share my expertise and present you with a diverse array of 400 East African names.

Whether you are a writer seeking authenticity for your story set in East Africa, an adventurer planning a trip to this captivating region, or simply someone interested in learning about the rich tapestry of East African culture, you will discover names that resonate with your imagination. Get ready to explore the enchanting world of East African names, where each name carries a piece of the region’s history, spirituality, and the vibrant spirit of its people.

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East African Names

Magugu
Moyakueni
Sirsum
Birsaita
Nakareka
Abakato
Mtihi
Abadan
Nabe
Umuraga
Mirunbura
Cahele
Paigembe
Njotu
Towo
Kayibanda
Mumata
Sirokono
Kanunlu
Mubenyo
Aboder
Gouyourou
Rumoya
Mugibanza
Gisenhangu
Qeeweyne
Ekeno
Farana
Entebatia
Wakiyuge
Madama
Mawenge
Wajaajaale
Mukimata
Mugonbondo
Mukogola
Garuru
Jowgob
Burtindishi
Lwebya
Gikorenda
Gujuzi
Rilo
Nzegea
Dariel
Kono
Lagob
Cyanbuye
Mukintarama
Weledi
Yubabule
Isioralal
Oueta
Mlimgarama
Jimernin
Dawassa
Mubese
Ruhabanza
Entesese
Kisodibugyo
Apandu
Sapobba
Selogo
Kanundat
Kanulisa
Beledgaruen
Shashege
Kiammira
Cyantara
Qarkaba
Abonote
Diagoussi
Namaza
Senbolcha
Geneder
Kpana
Kokouma
Bugibwera
Apano
Faleex
Badlin
Limute
Gubeta
Bugera
Rutateranyi
Malindiani
Mugigu
Pallironko
Sirimu
Demro
Luansia
Muna
Lara
Mokiary
Kapecha
Kipigo
Payuge
Enbende
Rukundat
Luweyo
Ceeldsiyo
Bwomri
Mariaret
Hururota
Pitao
Kyosaka
Diagonat
Jige
Boko
Caaddera
Magayosha
Oyorri
Muhango
Jiri
Shadesa
Njebugyo
Merenza
Sirle
Sosese
Sidi
Qakaba
Luuguyarey
Babadizi
Torosese
Abakasi
Suri
Sarmafeyn
Zibu
Dejegrat
Jagob
Gomantou
Dagasas
Dossiam
Ashiaffin
Qansabo
Ruhangara
Mebera
Kayuhunga
Guna
Darama
Kigugara
Kanurobya
Ifavu
Nyahuchakos
Kayusoro
Kakorari
Bariabwe
Damniatick
Sikodatu
Mukolu
Cakaba
Weroka
Luagoma
Korebeta
Kotiwenge
Bemene
Mukigali
Entetera
Rameddo
Sugomba
Moroyere
Kitaki
Bugani
Gisehanda
Hora
Berbema
Likabanda
Alodale
Youkani
Kamba
Buyeranyi
Mukinnigi
Muyiwe
Newgugu
Amumani

African Town Names

Afhol
Mwarundo
Nado
Ngoruzi
Ntunde
Kayogana
Kemishoftu
Bosabohol
Jijikos
Gujuga
Nagum
Owokaliki
Bansenyi
Kayeza
Diine
Mlandizi
Kafolila
Ronruri
Jowcade
Gikoho
Kakotu
Machena
Litera
Kilomala
Kilibuye
Kichera
Wentu
Nazdah
Lugaka
Debku
Kyobabule
Tiplo
Mukoro
Ceelleex
Nanyugori
Byumgarama
Cyayi
Orona
Kibobarangwe
Sewo
Gakary
Kiaba
Dobi
Fode
Kanhero
Assargui
Qadera
Masha
Bubayanza
Jilwaa
Sodoma
Rugi
Katiosam
Loropeni
Colsaso
Burukamba
Yaracha
Migorou
Kombino
Sembayuge
Woru
Yisosa
Konramba
Ahedo
Kanugadi
Ceeldwaa
Namabya
Damagaruen
Biama
Aruri
Marlase
Abaru
Jiwero
Zopaga
Gosona
Masanze
Sironmani
Ndioutane
Kabuta
Virdié
Menchena
Aderoua
Maigu
Ushiroyere
Lazsaso
Filiyourou
Morodo
Kapchoirrobya
Mombalifi
Zitchari
Tousso
Nzemagana
Kibor
Yola
Bwaruri
Qansasamo
Lugrame
Nyasaka
Cyasara
Prebiana
Boza
Tiway
Moyasii
Ragagara
Kora
Wakigamo
Elguriamane
Nairosumu
Bagea

East African Surnames

Kigoyuge
Rujesi
Ouasso
Segherita
Mityarua
Moresere
Diagorou
Kigusarenda
Ahancha
Rude
Ufemala
Buwo
Lugi
Warsheikh
Shagupi
Koko
Okegos
Bubazo
Hapok
Gayabezi
Ngubwe
Mekema
Bungoro
Muyibanda
Marsajabe
Abudlin
Bwayatega
Batein
Nyamayonza
Jaribiley
Mirungoro
Bigoza
Tobatia
Mbitoro
Sirihancha
Borongo
Riffrine
Giragara
Takaunbu
Kilirok
Rosum
Zissila
Abiha
Duudala
Kiblibela
Katojewa
Rwaranza
Muchingu
Butana
Kotibanda
Garivine
Kabeza
Mbarari
Jina
Weroder
Gouma
Mogadar
Pedal
Lororom
Torota
Daharo
Bogomanga
Bisata
Byumara
Arediti
Glama
Malinte
Mtisabit
Kimagana
Kayozi
Kiboro
Buurdroowe
Gujukuzo
Laliwassa
Jikabanda
Koroye
Bwuyi
Dala
Kasejansi
Gardado
Thiaba
Booro
Mubenungu
Wolu
Bomala
Kibisi
Kediti
Bovya
Bwayayero
Lanwatimo
Nyaro
Murora
Igajumani
Djediolo
Wahol
Umuagos
Mirunmonge
Wakika
Chikoba
Cahongo
Kisoli
Wenruta
Burugi
Haroowe
Metalam
Namara
Kijaba
Giruyinga
Garcame
Soraha
Ngudoma
Ceeriyoley
Nyalinu
Amutebbe
Mirudo
Gorogou

African City Names

Tanloga
Njeja
Kake
Arena
Sowku
Rurelani
Limucha
Mige
Mabantoke
Guiroa
Rwana
Rayabanda
Bweyo
Munungu
Sonza
Tiliso
Mwansulu
Bugo
Uvikoni
Bunbe
Rayatega
Lazrane
Kibunro
Yala
Arerota
Bwera
Kibamudat
Ogbobasi
Kisura
Batapo
Bwamrundo
Ruyirundo
Sironjojo
Burgagay
Bankamba
Hiret
Kinalindi
Muhanbanza
Siralu
Maga
Gikuzo
Zina
Sanikoto
Rigohakaba
Hageracha
Shagubark
Kibole
Korodaoua
Silarepok
Kakarissa
Bugigamo
Byuhangu
Guergui
Kinanhero
Baduma
Carane
Gossaba
Rutasozi
Kajanbugyo
Rukunba
Rukuga
Bugema
Qangeisa
Finonote
Hudar
Katido
Musensenyi
Mujojo
Nyacherua
Bukongoro
Sanadougou
Shagukiso
Bisarama
Luchire
Mgalosa
Margheboga
Mityalembe
Mamako
Shakitahara
Luchiga
Mexato
Abanugu
Mugokuzo
Jariwo
Marsaruti
Luro
Gebdesa
Hosii
Taboyam
Kobari
Arelam
Morobako
Bargaban
Akira
Duuhele
Buhangu
Dabanout
Bantou
Matabalak
Gbandu
Satanel
Hoibatia
Nanyukueni
Sorodibugyo
Gagogwe
Turkiso
Tabozibar
Mogoma
Gougou
Beledley
Guinguigui
Muhagoro
Tunduka
Kijaguria
Nairobale
Taveroni

African Place Names

Musangana
Berbedaalo
Ababuja
Luguya
Kigomudat
Bunre
Mubebya
Bumara
Masawo
Sapoko
Mganmulo
Teta
Musengi
Kera
Nanyururi
Bugesaka
Namayunga
Sanafra
Bweyororo
Gabiro
Magani
Fégouni
Mukinyi
Bugarara
Sarmarreeb
Umutagina
Byakara
Ibarnin
Kenwar
Kisore
Tavewa
Kiado
Kyega
Shisoma
Thianel
Yorogou
Ditahara
Senlu
Mlanga
Motao
Djibougou
Bankenke
Gelebolcha
Aboga
Kyosese
Tundutu
Ekebasi
Bampong
Lashiga
Tamade
Kuyani
Lonkuyu
Lugerere
Bugemroto
Bugi
Sirobugyo
Kinihunga
Rayaza
Dubdar
Zijira
Enterobya
Barinlifi
Motonde
Mbikoba
Agboloa
Garigi
Buhera
Mabaro
Mtwadu
Ufeqoray
Umutaze
Lotahara
Bugarabuye
Lweemani
Muganze
Luwedibugyo
Byubanza
Enuchi
Nyahukuyu
Kasagea
Limujabe
Endat
Giseranga
Kouniagou
Tuna
Jidariban
Hamarreeb
Kigura
Shimosii
Byatarama
Kaperissa
Kilotu
Miyuge
Gikoro
Rumoyogoro
Ludoa
Nzuda
Nangosere
Wobwo
Pako
Gigugu
Kabugu
Genediti
Haradah
Gira
Nyanrenda
Jigerere
Bariret
Bundisongola
Sabougou
Pidara
Lusaka
Luchirime
Canmonge
Kaprua
Bitabanza
Baricho
Waru

How to Create Your Own East African Names

Have you ever tried coming up with a good name for a character in your favorite book series? If you’re like, me, then you’ve probably spent hours trying to come up with a good name, but you still end up with the same boring name every time.

I’m here to help you with that problem. I’ve collected some east african names from different sources, including novels, movies and comics, which you can use to come up with a name for your characters in your favorite book series.

Here are some tips to create simple and unique names

Keep it Short and Simple

Have you ever tried to come up with a name for a character in a roleplaying game? If so, you know how hard it can be. You begin with a pile of names and eventually you find one that you like, but getting it right the first time is a challenge.

This is because they are long and boring names. You should find names that are short and simple.

Here is a list of short and clever names.

Buduma
Margum
Wamuru
Pelekou
Morogamo
Buriro
Buwele
Marsaya
Mkuransoma
Nyachechera
Muroya
Sikata
Enuso
Mugari
Bonbarnet
Dedis
Chiruka
Mbarasi
Farma
Iguguya
Rukunboga
Kando
Yile
Enterua
Sirironi
Gikonhengeri
Nairosia
Nyamicho
Apata
Soula
Kisegamoyo
Makos
Dooyale

It’s a pain to have a long, unwieldy name. You can’t just be Kaitlin or Jane or Taryn. You need something that is specific and not too common.

Make it memorable.

East african names that are short and sweet are usually memorable too. To make a name memorable, make sure it is easy to understand and say aloud. When a name is easy to understand, it automatically fits in the sub-conscious mind of people and thus cratering a memory in their mind.

To come to know whether your selected name is memorable or not, say it a few times loudly and you will come to know if it’s memorable or not.

Avoid Difficult Names

Some names are creative but difficult to understand and memorize. Although they looks cool, they should be ignored. This is because they aren’t memorable. People try to avoid all the names that include hard to spell words.

Here are some examples of easy inspiring names.

Kasoro
Dimbogu
Chugundo
Godele
Hoigazi
Sindatu
Kibongari
Buyeyigi
Bujumani
Laliway
Nambacho
Nyanjumbura
Nangosha
Nyamaza
Lugamuli
Goldotimo
Buse
Mayogoro
Kiradatu
Wori
Abakafe
BeBeniya
Muyikamba
Gountza
Diota
Sironrua
Bygogwe
Bankari
Mwakindu
Kayona
Rigodo
Karubanda

When a name has hard to understand and memorize words, it becomes quite impossible for the audience to understand it.

Find a list of unique and interesting town names here.

Osama Mukhtar

I have over two years of experience naming brands, products, and companies! I specialize in naming, branding, and naming style guides for tech companies and startups.

Essentially, I help companies create comprehensive branding and naming style guides that are easy to read, intuitive and easy to follow.
My goal is to take my branding and naming consultancy to the next level.