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

Wekesa

Luhya for a boy born at harvest time, from a root meaning to reap or gather in the crop.

Meaning and origin

Wekesa is one of the best-known Luhya names built on the season of a child's birth, marking an arrival that coincided with bringing in the harvest.

How to pronounce Wekesa

English (US)weh-KEH-sah /weˈkeːsɑː/

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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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