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BoyEast African (Kikuyu, Luhya, Oromo, Ganda and others)

Moti

From the Oromo word tied to kingship and rule, marking out someone seen as a leader.

Meaning and origin

Moti is a boy's name from the Oromo of Ethiopia, taken from an everyday Oromo word associated with kingship and leadership.

How to pronounce Moti

English (US)MOH-tee /ˈmoʊti/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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