Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Mwani Updated December 15, 2025 by Jennifer M. Mwani Gender: Male Origin: African - Central Africa Meaning: Chief, Lord ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Mwani? The name Mwani is primarily a male name of African - Central Africa origin that means Chief, Lord. Names like Mwani: Moon, Mayo, Mamo, Moe, Minoo, Maho, Mema, Monono, Minana, Mannan, Muna, Manny, Mea, May, Mami, Mayu, Mahah, Mihewi, Maha, Maia, My, Monahan, Muni, Manoah, Mona, Maina, Moanna, Miniona, Mahima, Momoye Stats for the Name Mwani Mwani is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Mwani is currently not ranked in U.S. births