Baby name

STABLE BOY · LUHYA (KENYA)
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Wamalwa

/wah · MAHL · wah/


“Born during the brewing season (Luhya)”

Luhya masculine name from western Kenya meaning 'born during the brewing season', from the Luhya word malwa meaning 'alcohol' or 'beer'. Part of the Luhya practice of naming children after the circumstances or activities at the time of birth.

wama · malwa · lwa

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How it ages.

Contemporary Kenyan ethnic heritage name.

The cultural moment.

Steady regional use in Kenya among Luhya speakers.