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Mugisha

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-GEE-shah /muˈɡi.ʃɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Kinyarwanda/Runyankole (Rwanda/Uganda), 'luck; blessing; good fortune; the grace/favour of God'; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Luck; blessing; God's grace: Mugisha is Kinyarwanda. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys).
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Origin LowKinyarwanda
MeaningFrom the Kinyarwanda/Runyankole (Rwanda/Uganda), 'luck; blessing; good fortune; the grace/favour of God'; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#10348 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320102025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mugisha comes from the Kinyarwanda/Runyankole (Rwanda/Uganda), 'luck; blessing; good fortune; the grace/favour of God' (we note the sacred sense). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'moo-GEE-shah').

In the U.S. it appears in Rwandan and Ugandan families. Rare, blessing-and-grace at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Mugisha means 'luck; blessing; good fortune; the grace of God' in Kinyarwanda (Rwanda/Uganda) — a lyrical, devout name used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the sacred sense; said 'moo-GEE-shah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Mugisha — sacred sense noted; unisex

Variations

MugisaMugishah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mugisha mean?

Mugisha is Kinyarwanda for 'luck; blessing; the grace of God'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Mugisha?

It's said moo-GEE-shah /muˈɡi.ʃɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mugisha a boy or girl name?

Mugisha is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Mugisha?

Mugisha is a very rare name in the U.S.

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