Ochieng
Meaningborn when the sun shines · Luo
Ochieng is an African boy name meaning “born when the sun shines”, with Luo roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funOchieng doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ochieng would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ochieng
Ochieng is a boy name of African origin meaning “born when the sun shines”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Ochieng at school.
Origin:African names
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Ochieng
What does the name Ochieng mean?
Ochieng means “born when the sun shines” and comes from Luo. Names built around “sun” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Elian (“possibly of the sun”), Cyrus (“possibly sun”), Elio (“sun”) and Samson (“of the sun”).
What is the origin of the name Ochieng?
Ochieng is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Luo. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Ochieng a boy or girl name?
Ochieng is a boy name.
What names are similar to Ochieng?
If you like Ochieng, you might also like Elian, Cyrus, Elio and Samson.
What should I know before naming my baby Ochieng?
Ochieng is an African boy name meaning “born when the sun shines”, with Luo roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.