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Aabaar m & f Akan

Aannuliró f Bandial
Means "she was brought down inside" in Bandial.

Aba f Akan
Means "born on Thursday" in Fante, a dialect of Akan.

Abadibo f & m Ijaw
Means "a person from the sea" in Ijaw.

Abagbe f Nigerian
The meaning of Abagbe is we begged to have this one to lift up

Abaka f Akan
Means "first born" in Akan.

Abasiama m & f Ibibio, Efik
Means "it is God that loves" or "God's love" in Ibibio and Efik.

Abayie m & f Akan
Means "has come well" in Akan.

Abayomi m & f Yoruba
Means "he came to bring me joy and happiness" or "I would have been mocked" in Yoruba. It is a name given to a child born after a number of unfortunate or near unfortunate circumstances. It is often called in full as Àbáyòmí Olúwaniòjé meaning "I would have been mocked, if not for God".

Abebi f Yoruba
Means "begged to be born" in Yoruba, from bẹ̀ "beg, pray" and bí "to give birth, be born"... [more]

Abegunde m & f Yoruba
Means "The one who came with the masquerade" in Yoruba.

Abeje f & m Yoruba

Abejul m & f Bandial
Means "the one who pouts" in Bandial.

Abeke f Yoruba
Means "one begged to care for" in Yoruba.

Aberuagba m & f Yoruba
Means "the one who respects elders" in Yoruba, derived from a meaning "one person", bẹrù meaning "fear, be afraid" and àgbà meaning "elder".

Abi f Nigerian
Means "owner" in Izere.

Abike f Yoruba
Means "born to treasure" or "born to be pampered" in Yoruba, from bí "to give birth, be born" and kẹ́ "to cherish, care for".

Abin f Efik

Abiona f & m Yoruba
Means "born during a journey" or "born into the arts" in Yoruba, from bí "to give birth, be born" and sí "to, on" combined with either ọ̀nà "way, road, journey" or ọ̀nà "art, artistry, craftsmanship"... [more]

Abisade m & f Yoruba
Means "born into royalty" in Yoruba.

Abra f Ewe
Means "Tuesday-born girl" in Ewe.

Abuchi m & f Igbo
Means "song of God" in Igbo.

Abukkakken f Bandial
Means "she entrusts to raise (her child)" in Bandial.

Adaego f Igbo
Means "daughter of money" in Igbo.

Adaezennaya f Igbo
Means “princess” in Igbo.

Adakole m & f Idoma
Idoma name meaning "father of the house", "head of family", or "head of the home". This name is usually given to the firstborn male or female child in Idoma households.

Adaku f Igbo
Means "daughter of wealth" in Igbo.

Adamma f Igbo
Means "daughter of beauty" in Igbo.

Adaobi f Nigerian
Means first Daughter of The Family.

Adaora f Igbo
Means "the people's daughter" in Igbo.

Adebimpe f Yoruba
Means "the crown is complete" in Yoruba.

Adebisi f Yoruba
Means "the crown has given birth to more" in Yoruba. This is the name of the (Nigerian) mother of British musician Seal Samuel.

Adedewe f & m Yoruba
Means "the crown has become small" or "one has arrived small" in Yoruba, from either adé "crown" or dé "to arrive, come" combined with di "become, change into" and ẹ̀wẹ́ "small, thin"... [more]

Adedire m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown has become good fortune" in Yoruba, from adé "crown, royalty" combined with di "become, change into" and ire "luck, good fortune, goodness".

Adedoyin f & m Yoruba
Means "the crown is now honey" in Yoruba.

Adefunke f Yoruba
Means "the crown has given me to cherish" in Yoruba.

Adegbamigbe m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown did not forget me” in Yoruba.

Adegbemibu m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown did not insult me” in Yoruba.

Adeike f & m Yoruba
Means "one who has crowned your care" in Yoruba, from adé "crown" and ìkẹ́ "fondness, care, cherishing".

Adeiza f Nigerian
Name of Nigerian origin, meaning "giver (father) of good things" or "giver (father) of wealth".

Adejugbe m & f Yoruba
Means "royalty does not perish" in Yoruba, from adé "crown, royalty" combined with jù "does not, cannot be" and gbé "carry, lift; take by force, overpower".

Adekanmi m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown is now my turn" from Yoruba adé meaning "crown", kàn meaning "to touch, to concern" and mi meaning "me, my".

Adekiite m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown does not fall" in Yoruba.

Adekoya m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown rejects suffering" from Yoruba adé meaning "crown", kọ̀ meaning "to refuse, to reject" and ìyà meaning "punishment, suffering".

Adekugbe m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown does not perish" in Yoruba.

Adeleke f Yoruba
Means "crown achieves happiness" in Yoruba.

Adelewa f Yoruba

Adelola f Yoruba
The name origin came from Nigeria with the name meaning: "The crown brings honour"

Ademide f & m Yoruba

Ademurewa f & m Yoruba
Means "the crown brought goodness" in Yoruba.

Adepero f Nigerian, Yoruba
Means "the crown pacifies" or "the crown calms" in Yoruba.

Aderinola f & m Yoruba
The first part, Aderi, means "crown" or "royalty," the second part, Nola, means "wealth" or "riches." The name is interpreted as "crowned with wealth" or "royalty with riches".

Aderinsola f & m Yoruba
Meaning "a crown walks into wealth" or "royalty walks into wealth", from the Yoruba words adé (crown), rìn (to walk), sí (into) and ọlá (honor, wealth).

Aderonke f Yoruba
Means "the crown has found something to pamper" in Yoruba, from adé "crown, royalty", rí "to see, find", ohun "thing, something", and kẹ́ "cherish, care for".

Adesimbo f Yoruba
Means "noble birth" in Yoruba.

Adesola f Yoruba
Means "the crown honored us" in Yoruba.

Adesua f Edo
Variant of Adesuwa.... [more]

Adesuwa f Edo
Means "in the midst of prosperity" in Edo.

Adetutu f & m Yoruba
Means "the crown is gentle" in Yoruba.

Adewonuola m & f Yoruba
Royalty enters wealth

Adewumi m & f Yoruba
Means "royalty attracts me" in Yoruba.

Adewuyi m & f Yoruba (Modern)
Means "royalty is prestigious" in Yoruba.

Adeya f American (Modern, Rare), Nigerian (?)
Perhaps in part from Yoruba adé meaning "crown". This name was used by the American singer Kehlani for her daughter born 2019.

Adeyemi m & f Western African, Yoruba
Means "the crown suits me" or "one who arrives and befits me" in Yoruba.

Adeyemo m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown suits the child" in Yoruba, from adé "crown, royalty" combined with yẹ "suitable, worthy" and ọmọ "child".

Adeyinka f & m Yoruba
Means "the crown surrounds me" in Yoruba.

Adia f Igede, Swahili
Means "queen" in Igede and "(valuable) gift" in Swahili, from Hausa adia "gift".

Adiaba f Efik
Means "first daughter" in Efik.

Adiahaudo f Ibibio
Means "first daughter of a second son" in Ibibio.

Adigun m & f Yoruba
Means "bound upright" in Yoruba, figuratively "well-planned and successful".

Adim m & f Efik

Adjoua f Baoulé
Derived from Baoulé jɔlɛ "Tuesday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Tuesday".

Ado m & f Yoruba
Possibly derived from Yoruba ádò meaning "medicine gourd". This is also the name of two cities in Nigeria, both with different etymology.

Adoka f Efik

Adubi f & m Yoruba
Means "one we struggled to birth" in Yoruba, from dù "to fight, struggle" and bí "to birth, be born". Sometimes given to children named Ige as a nickname.

Aduke f Yoruba
Means "one (people) struggle(d) to care for" in Yoruba.

Adunni f Yoruba
Means "sweet to have" in Yoruba, from dùn "sweet, pleasant" and ní "obtain, have, possess".... [more]

Afafa f Ewe
Means "the first child of the second husband" in Ewe.

Afagache m & f Kassena
Means "I am on guard, alert" in Kasem.

Affiong f Efik
Variant of Effiong.

Affoué f Baoulé
Derived from Baoulé fue "Saturday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Saturday".

Afianwan f Ibibio
Means "fair lady" in Ibibio.

Afiríyie f Akan
Means "happy circumstances" in Akan.

Afogori m & f Bandial
Means "she/he gets buried around" in Bandial. This is considered a death prevention name.

Afriyie m & f Akan
Means "has appeared well" in Akan.

Afryea f Ewe
Means "born during happy times" in Ewe.

Afunu f Nigerian

Agalembo m & f Bandial
Means "s/he ruins it" in Bandial.

Agbani f Nigerian
Meaning unknown.

Agbeke f Yoruba
Means "carried and cared for" in Yoruba, from gbé "to carry, hold, lift" and kẹ́ "to care for, pamper, cherish".

Agboola m & f Yoruba
Means "gathering of wealth" in Yoruba.

Agyegyesεm m & f Akan
Means "trouble making" in Akan.

Ahamefuna m & f Igbo
Means "may my name not be lost" in Igbo.

Ahoefa f Ewe, African
Name of Ewa origin, meaning "peaceful" or "bringer of peace".

Ahou f Baoulé
Derived from Baoulé we "Thursday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Thursday".

Aïchata f Western African
Western African elaboration of Aïcha (see Aisha).

Aidevo f Yoruba
Means "no one can change my destiny but God" in Yoruba.

Aina f Yoruba
Means "not to be beaten" in Yoruba, from the negative prefix àì- combined with nà "to beat, hit, flagellate; to defeat". Given to children born with an umbilical cord around their neck; compare Ojo.

Ainose f & m Esan
Means "no one is greater than God" in Esan.

Aishafsat f Western African (Modern)
Combination of Aisha meaning "life" with Hafsat meaning "gathering".

Aissa f Western African
Form of Aisha used in West African countries (primarily Mali, Senegal, and Cameroon).

Aïssata f Western African
Form of Aisha used in parts of French-influenced western Africa.

Ajaero m & f Igbo
Taken from the Igbo phrase ana aja gi n’ihu ana ero gi n’azu, meaning "they praise you to your face and mock you behind your back".

Ajah m & f Bandial
Means "the clever one" in Bandial.

Ajaja m & f Yoruba
Means "one who fights and escapes" in Yoruba, from jà "to fight, struggle" and já "to snap, break off, break loose".

Ajala m & f Yoruba
Means "fights and survives" in Yoruba, from jà "to fight, struggle" and là "to survive". Alternatively, the final element could be lá "to lick; to become worn out".

Ajanlekoko f Yoruba
Means “predatory” in Yoruba.

Ajari f & m Yoruba
Means "fought to be seen" in Yoruba, traditionally given to children born facing downwards.

Ajayi m & f Yoruba
Means "fought to turn" in Yoruba, traditionally given to children born facing downwards or sideways.

Aje f & m Yoruba Mythology, Yoruba
Means "wealth, money, profit" in Yoruba. This is the name of a goddess of wealth, prosperity, and business in Yoruba tradition.

Ajewole m & f Yoruba
Means "the goddess Aje has entered this house" or "wealth has come in" in Yoruba, from ajé "wealth, prosperity" and wọle "enter into" (itself from wọ "to enter" and ilé "house, home").

Ajike f Yoruba
Means "wakes up to be pampered" in Yoruba, from jí "to wake" and‎ kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".

Ajoke f Yoruba
Means "jointly beloved" or "pampered by all" in Yoruba, from jọ "together, jointly; to assemble, congregate" and‎ kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".

Ajwoba f Akan
Variant form of Adwoa.

Akammboñaa f Jola
Means "she tries it for nothing" or "she does it there for nothing" in Jola-Fonyi. This is applied to a woman in reference to her repeated failure to carry a pregnancy to term, implying the bearer gets pregnant in vain.

Akanimoh m & f Efik
Means "greater than wealth" in Efik.

Akanke f Yoruba
Means "especially cared for" in Yoruba, from kàn "touch, concern" and kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".

Akeerebari m & f Ogoni

Akeredolu m & f Western African, Yoruba
Means "one who becomes prominent at a young age" or "he who reduces (humbles) himself in order to become king" in Yoruba.

Akhere m & f Western African, Esan
Means "the younger twin" in Esan.

Akissi f Akan
Means "born on Sunday" in Akan.

Akissi f Baoulé
Derived from Baoulé kisie "Monday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Monday".

Akkalenjayi f & m Bandial
Means "she torments her mother" or "he torments his mother" in Bandial.

Akoele f Ewe, African
Name of Ewa origin, meaning "life is peaceful".

Akofa f Ewe

Akosia f Western African, Akan
A name of Ashanti origin meaning "born on a Sunday" in Akan culture. Notable name bearers include actor Akosia Sabet and mononymic musician Akosia. Akosua is a variation of this name.

Akou f Ewe
Akou is a name often given to a girl born on a Wednesday in Ewe culture.

Akouvi f Ewe, African
Name of Ewe origin, meaning "God answered".

Akpené f Ewe, African
Name of Ewa origin, meaning "gratitude".

Akpo m & f Edo
Means "short person" in Edo.

Akpoebi f & m Western African, Ijaw
Means "life is good" in Ijaw.

Akpomatunemibofa m & f Ijaw
Means "nobody has a knowledge of the world" in Ijaw.

Akpomofa f & m Ijaw
Means "the world is not as you think of it" in Ijaw.

Akú f Akan
Means "Wednesday" in Akan.

Akúá f Akan
Variant of Akua.

Akunna f Igbo
Means "father's wealth" in Igbo, from àkụ̀ meaning "property, wealth" and ńnà meaning "father".

Akuwueziuka f & m Igbo
Means "prosperity is a good talk" in Igbo.

Akwete f Western African
Means "eldest of twins" in Ga.

Alabi m & f Yoruba
Means "born of the white cloth, born of purity" in Yoruba, from ala "white cloth, purity" and bí "to give birth, be born".

Aladeinyefa f & m Ijaw
Means "nothing is superior to royalty" in Ijaw.

Aladejana m & f Yoruba
Means "royalty has found the right path" in Yoruba.

Aladelusi m & f Yoruba
Means "the king has prestige" in Yoruba.

Alademomi m & f Yoruba
Means "royalty knows me" in Yoruba.

Alaere f Ijaw
Means "queen, woman of substance" in Ijaw.

Alafia f & m Yoruba
Means "peace" in Yoruba.

Alake f Yoruba
Means "survived to be cherished" in Yoruba, from là "to survive" and kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".

Alata f Ijaw
Means "royal wife" in Ijaw.

Alatari m & f Ijaw
Means "king's love" or "love of royalty" in Ijaw.

Alawo f & m Yoruba
Alawo means "white, green" in Yoruba.... [more]

Alayingi f Ijaw (Rare)
Means "royal mother" in Ijaw.

Alazimo f & m Ijaw
Means "born into royalty" in Ijaw.

Albarka f Hausa
Feminine form of Barak 2.

Alejehen m & f Bandial
Means "the one who trivialises things" in Bandial.

Alera f & m Ogoni
Means "enough" or "it is enough" in Khana.

Alheri f & m Dagbani
Means "gift" or "kindness" in Dagbani.

Alika f Nigerian
Means “most beautiful” in Nigerian.

Alima f Arabic, Western African, Northern African, Kazakh, Indian (Muslim)
Feminine form of Alim.

Alimata f Western African
Form of Alima used in western Africa.

Alimi m & f Nigerian

Allswell m & f Western African (Rare), English (African, Rare, ?)
Presumably from the English phrase all's well.

Alozie f Nigerian
From the Nigerian, meaning "branch".

Altine f Hausa
From the Hausa word Lī̀tìnîn "Monday". This name is traditionally given to girls born on Monday.

Amaja f Nigerian

Amakai f & m Western African
Meaning unknown.

Amaku m & f Efik
Of Eniong Origin

Amarachukwu f Nigerian, Igbo
Means "God's grace" in Igbo. (See Amara and Chukwu).

Ambo m & f Efik

Amenaghawon f & m Western African, Edo
Literally translated to "the water you shall drink" in Edo, from the proverb Amen na gha won ighi le se omwan rhae, meaning "the water you shall drink will surely come to be", implying that what is destined to be, will be.

Amenan f Akan
Used for girls born on Wednesday.

Amenze f African, Edo, Nigerian
Benin... [more]

Amewusika f Ewe
Means "people are more valuable than material things" in Ewe.

Ameyo f Akan
Means "Saturday" in Akan.

Amigaat m & f Bandial
Means "He/she has a skinny leg" in Bandial.

Aminatta f Western African (Rare)
Variant of Aminata. This is borne by Aminatta Forna (1964-), a British writer of Scottish and Sierra Leonean descent.

Amlan f Baoulé
Derived from Baoulé mlan "Wednesday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Wednesday".

Amogechukwu f Igbo
Means "no one knows God's timing" in Igbo.

Amoin f Baoulé
Derived from Baoulé mɔnnɛn "Sunday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Sunday".

Amoke f & m Yoruba
Means "known and cherished" in Yoruba, from mọ̀ "to know" and kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".

Amul-yaakaar m & f Wolof
Means "she/he has no hope" in Wolof. This is considered a 'death prevention' name.

Anazia f African American (Modern), Nigerian
Transferred use of the surname Anazia.

Andi m & f Dagbani
Means "you will win" or "victor" in Dagbani.

Andino m & f Efik, Ibibio
Means "God the giver" in Ibibio and Efik.

Andrésa f Western African (Rare)
Feminine form of Andrés.

Anfani m & f Dagbani
Means "benefit" in Dagbani.

Angora m & f Western African

Aniamaowo f Efik
Means "who likes you" in Efik.

Aniebietabasi m & f Ibibio
Means "Who is like god?" in Ibibio.

Aniefiok m & f Nigerian, Ibibio
Means "who knows tomorrow?" in Ibibio.

Aniekan m & f Efik
Diminutive of Aniekanabasi.

Aniekanabasi m & f Western African, Ibibio, Efik
Means "who is greater than God?" in Ibibio and Efik.

Aniekpeno m & f Ibibio
Means "Who would have given me?" in Ibibio.

Anike f Yoruba
Means "had to cherish" in Yoruba, from ní "to have, possess" and kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".

Anisung f & m Dagbani
Means "good intention" in Dagbani.

Aniyom m & f Efik

Anjola f Yoruba

Anjolaoluwa f Yoruba
Enjoying the blessings/wealth of God

Anjolaoluwa f Yoruba

Annobea f Western African
W. African, mainly Ghana.

Anthonia f Dutch, Nigerian, Medieval Occitan, Medieval Italian (Tuscan)
Variant of Antonia.

Antobam f Akan
Means "posthumous child" in Fante. It is typically given to a child whose father died before they were born.

Añuget m & f Bandial
Means "the black one" in Bandial.

Anuoluwapo m & f Yoruba
Means "God's mercy is plenty" in Yoruba.

Anwilika f Igbo
Means "joy is greater" in Igbo.

Anya-kati m & f Afizere
Means "favour" in Afizere.

Anzansi m & f Dagbani
Means "courage" or "persistence" in Dagbani.

Aoua f Western African
Variant of Awa. A notable bearer was Malian independence activist Aoua Kéita (1912-1980).

Apeke f Yoruba
Means "called to be pampered" in Yoruba, from pè "to call, summon, invoke" and kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".

Apeloko f Yoruba
Means “apocalypse” in Yoruba.

Apputi m & f Bandial
Means "the tiny one" in Bandial.

Arachie m & f Igbo
Possibly means "to have chosen a portion ahead of another; to supplant" in Igbo.

Aralola f Yoruba
Means "family is wealth" in Yoruba.

Aret f Efik
Means "born on a market day" in Efik.

Arike f Yoruba
Means "seen and cared for" in Yoruba.

Arinola f & m Yoruba
Means "one amongst honour" or "in the midst of wealth" in Yoruba, from àárín "centre, middle" combined with either ọlá "honour, respect" or ọlà "wealth"... [more]

Arogo f Igbo
Means “rise, go up” in Igbo.

Aruk f Efik
Of Eniong Origin

Arukubu f & m Ijaw
Means "a child born in a canoe" in Ijaw.

Arziki f Hausa
Means "wealth, riches; prosperity" in Hausa.

Asaaseasa m & f Akan
Means "the land is finished" in Akan. The implication of this name is that there is no more land for the dead to be buried - so the child is encouraged to live as there will be no more space for his/her burial.

Asabi f Yoruba
Means "one selected for birth" in Yoruba.

Asade m & f Western African
West African form and rare feminine form of Asad.

Asamoah m & f Western African, Akan
Means "apostles" in Akan. It is also a surname. A famous bearer is Ghanaian soccer player Asamoah Gyan (1985-).

Asana f African, Dagbani
The name Asana is a derivative of Hassan. ... [more]

Asandia f Efik

Asanye m & f Efik

Asari f Efik

Asari f Efik
The name Asari, which is originally an Efik name, means "choosy","selective".

Aseda f & m Akan
"Praise"

Ashe f Yoruba
From Yoruba àṣẹ meaning "power, authority, command". In Yoruba religion, àṣẹ is the natural power that makes things happen and produces change.

Asheazi f Eggon
A beautiful woman, precious woman

Asian m & f Ibibio
Means "one who is proud" in Ibibio.

Asibong m & f Efik

Asisat f Nigerian
The name of the professional woman football player Asisat Oshoala, playing for FC Barcelona.

Ássuma m & f Bandial
Means "the nice one" or "the unselfish one" in Bandial.

Aswa m & f Western African
Means "one who moves through darkness toward the light".

Atai m & f Efik

Ateri f Nigerian, Eggon
Means "victory" in Eggon.

Atiba m & f Yoruba
Means "understanding" in Yoruba.

Atinuke f Nigerian

Átuay m & f Bandial
Means "the white one" in Bandial.

Awaran m & f Ijaw
Means "a child born during the august break in the rainy season" in Ijaw.

Awolaye m & f Yoruba
Means "the oracle cannot explain this" or "the oracle cannot lie" in Yoruba, from ao "oracle, occult, Ifa", the negation prefix ò‎, and ní "to have" combined with either àyè "explanation, understanding" or ayè "lie, falsehood"

Awugoco m & f Agatu
Means "wonder of God" in Agatu.

Awusung m & f Western African, Saya
Means "extremely sweet and great" in Saya, spoken in Nigeria.

Aya f Baoulé
Derived from Baoulé ya "Friday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Friday".

Ayaba f African American (Rare), Yoruba (Rare), Nigerian (Rare), African (Rare)
From the Yoruba ayaba meaning "queen".

Ayakpo f & m Ijaw
Meaning "new world or life" in Ijaw.

Ayamma f Efik
Means "will you love me?" in Efik.

Ayanfeoluwa f & m Yoruba
It means the Lord's beloved

Ayanmo m & f Yoruba
Means "fate" in Yoruba.

Ayanti m & f Efik
Means "will you remember me?" in Efik.

Ayebatonye m & f Ijaw
Means "what God has destined" or "destiny" in Ijaw.

Ayebaye m & f Ijaw
Means "God's property" in Ijaw.

Ayelè f Ewe, African
Name of Ewa origin, meaning "happiness has come", "happiness is here".

Ayende m & f Yoruba

Ayibaemi f & m Ijaw
Means "God exists" in Ijaw.

Ayibaifie f Ijaw
Means "God's own time" in Ijaw.

Ayibanua f & m Ijaw
Means "thank God" in Ijaw.

Ayibatonbara f & m Ijaw
Means "the will of God" in Ijaw.

Ayibatonye m & f Nigerian

Ayinde m & f Yoruba
Means "we gave praises and he came" in Yoruba.

Ayita f English (Modern, Rare, ?), African American (Rare), Western African (Rare)
The origins of this name are uncertain. Though it is popularly claimed to mean "first to dance" in Cherokee, this appears to be untrue.... [more]

Aylintá f Western African
The name Aylintá comes from the West African nation of Senegal and means Bearer of Light or Bringer of Light.

Ayobami m & f Yoruba
Means "joy has met me" in Yoruba.

Ayofela m & f Yoruba
Ayofela means Joy enlarges/increases ... [more]

Ayoka f Yoruba
Means "one we rejoice to pluck" in Yoruba.

Ayomidele m & f Yoruba
Means "my joy has come home" in Yoruba.

Ayoola m & f Yoruba
Means "the joy of success" in Yoruba.

Ayotimofe m & f Yoruba
It means the Joy or Happiness that I desire or want

Ayotundun f Yoruba
Means "joy is sweet" in Yoruba.

Azumi f Hausa
Means "month of fasting" in Hausa, traditionally given to girls born during Ramadan.

Babatope m & f Yoruba
A responsible father.

Badigwala m & f Kassena
Means "they have defeated the slave raider" in Kasem.

Badúwaa f Akan
Means "tenth born" in Akan.

Balaraba f Western African, Hausa
Feminine form of Balarabe.

Balima f & m Dagbani
Means "persuasion" in Dagbani.

Balkissa f Western African
Form of Bilqis used in West Africa.

Banbangtaba m & f Dagbani
Means "those who know each other" in Dagbani.

Bangbebu m & f Dagbani
Means "be careful" in Dagbani.

Bangda m & f Dagbani
Means "knowledgeable person" in Dagbani.

Bangsim m & f Dagbani
"Knowledge" denoting "Intelligence"

Bangura m & f Mende
Means "strong" and "child of God" in Mende.

Bannie f & m Western African (Rare), Filipino (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Bonnie.

Bariagara m & f Ogoni

Baridakara f & m Ogoni
Means "God answers prayer(s)" in Khana.

Baridilo m & f Ogoni
God is with me

Barilee m & f Ogoni

Barilunyegia m & f Ogoni
"God is wonderful"

Barinedum m & f Ogoni
Khana, Gokana, Ogani: "God give life".

Barisua f & m Ogoni
Means "God knows" in Khana.

Bayolo m & f Nigerian (Rare)

Bebebomobo f & m Ijaw
Means "interpreter" in Ijaw.

Beke m & f Ijaw, Ogoni
Means "America" or "American" in Khana and "English" in Ijaw.

Bekeara f Ijaw
Means "Englishwoman" in Ijaw.

Bekes f Ijaw
Short form of Bekeara.

Belema f Nigerian
Short form of Tamunobelema. Meaning "love" in the Kalabari dialect.

Beleuzi f & m Ijaw
Means "first born" in Ijaw.

Beninye f & m Dagbani
Means "stay and witness" in Dagbani.

Beredugo f & m Ijaw
Means "judgement" in Ijaw.

Beru f Bariba
Name traditionally given to the sixth born daughter.