Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025

Renowned for their vibrant attire and warrior culture, the Maasai of East Africa bestow names echoing cattle, community, or life events. Many children receive names indicating the season of birth, local environmental conditions, or blessings for future bravery. This tradition ensures each moniker highlights communal bonds and the significance of ancestral practices. Maasai baby names honor a proud pastoral identity interwoven with an unbroken connection to the savannah.

TOP 250 Maasai Baby Names

Nairobi -

Cool waters

Masai -

Of the Maasai origin.

Maasai -

Maasai means "People speaking Maa."

Massai -

A variant of the Maasai people of East Africa

Masai -

The name Masai means "an inhabitant of the Masai region in Kenya."

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