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RwandanNamesDataset
The RwandanNamesDataset is a curated dataset of over 83,000 Rwandan names...
RwandanNamesDataset
The RwandanNamesDataset is a curated dataset of over 83,000 Rwandan names labeled with binary gender (male or female). It is intended for use in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, educational projects, and cultural AI applications related to gender prediction, name analysis, and demographic research in Rwanda.
📂 Dataset Contents
File: rwandan_names.csv
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Full name (surname, first name, or both) |
| gender | Binary gender label (male or female) |
The names include:
- Common first names
- Common surnames
- Full names in mixed order (e.g., "Gabriel Baziramwabo", "Baziramwabo Gabriel")
✅ Use Cases
- Gender classification models
- Localized name analysis for Africa
- Smart forms and automated document processing
- NLP preprocessing for gender-aware applications
- Cultural linguistics studies and research
⚠️ Ethical Considerations
- The dataset provides binary gender labels and may not reflect an individual’s self-identified gender.
- Names are anonymized and collected without linking to private information.
- It is meant strictly for educational and research purposes, not for use in critical or sensitive decision-making systems.
📄 License
This dataset is published under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and share it for non-commercial research and educational purposes.
🙋♂️ Maintainer
Gabriel Baziramwabo
Benax Technologies Ltd – Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda Coding Academy
https://benax.rw
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