18 African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With W

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
Wachiru	Boy	Son of a judge
Waithaka	Boy	Of the land
Waitimu	Boy	Born of spear
Waiyaki	Boy	Famous leader of the Agikuyu
Wamai	Boy	The one who came from the water
Wambua	Boy	Born during the rain
Wamugunda	Boy	Of the land
Wamukota	Boy	One who is left-handed
Wamwarav	Boy	He who is intelligent
Wangombe	Boy	Of the cattle

Wangondu	Boy	Of the sheep
Wanjala	Boy	Brewer
Wanjohi	Boy	Brewer in Kenyan
Waruhiu	Boy	One who always bears a weapon
Warui	Boy	One who comes from the river
Wasaki	Boy	The Enemy
Waweru	Boy	Born of plain
Wekesa	Boy	Born during the time the crops gather

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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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