Habyarimana (surname)

Habyarimana is a Rwandan surname. It is most notably associated with Juvénal Habyarimana, the President of Rwanda from 1973 until his death in 1994. The name itself is of Rwandan origin and, like many Rwandan names, carries a deeper meaning and cultural significance, often tied to ancestral lineage or hopes for the child.

Given the significance of Juvénal Habyarimana's role in Rwandan history, particularly his involvement in the events leading up to the Rwandan genocide, the surname carries considerable weight and is often viewed with complexity and sensitivity.