25 African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With O

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Odo-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Variations,-And-More	Boy	Possessor of wealth; Fortunate
Oghenerioborue	Boy	Great novel triumph, superior of the contest
Oringo	Boy	God is merciful
Otieno	Girl	Born at night
Owiti	Boy	One who was born after a misfortune
Owuor	Boy	One who was born mid-morning
Obuya	Boy	Born when the garden was overgrown
Ochieng	Boy	Born in the daytime
Odikinyi	Boy	One who was born in the early morning
Odongo	Boy	Second of twins

Odour	Boy	Born after midnight
Ohon	Boy	The name is preserved
Ojwang	Boy	One who survived despite neglect
Okello	Boy	One who was born after twins
Okeyo	Boy	One who was born during the harvest
Oluoch	Boy	One who was born on a cloudy day
Omariba	Boy	Kenyan word for clay
Omondi	Boy	One who was born at dawn
Onkwani	Boy	One who talks a lot
Opiyo	Boy	First of the twins

Osogo	Boy	The Osogo birth
Othenio	Boy	Give birth by night
Othiambo	Boy	One who was born in the evening
Omwancha	Boy	He who loves people
Onaje	Unisex	Sensitive

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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