Luganda

Nakato

Pronounced nah-KAH-tohShare

Meaning: Second-born twin

  • Girl
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  • 3 syllables

The story

Nakato is a Luganda feminine name for the second-born twin. It belongs to a specific naming tradition in Uganda and should not be flattened into a general pan-African name.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Nakato comes from Luganda.

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