Otieno
Meaningborn at night · Luo
Otieno is an African boy name meaning “born at night”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funOtieno starts and ends with the same letter, O. A neat little bookend.
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 Otieno
Otieno is a boy name of African origin meaning “born at night”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Otieno at school.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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- Unisex name: Zaire · river
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Questions about the name Otieno
What does the name Otieno mean?
Otieno means “born at night” and comes from Luo. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Isra (“night journey”), Tarik (“morning star, night visitor”), Nox (“night”) and Tarek (“morning star, night visitor”).
What is the origin of the name Otieno?
Otieno 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 Otieno a boy or girl name?
Otieno is a boy name.
What names are similar to Otieno?
If you like Otieno, you might also like Isra, Tarik, Nox and Tarek.
What should I know before naming my baby Otieno?
Otieno is an African boy name meaning “born at night”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.