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Altine f HausaFrom the Hausa word
lī̀tìnîn meaning “Monday”.
Aluoch f LuoMeans "born on overcast morning" in Luo.
Aluwani m & f VendaMeans "be prosperous" or "grow up" in Tshivenda.
Amadika f AfricanIs of African-Rhodesia origin and means "to be beloved".
Amari m African, Yoruba, Western AfricanA noted bearer was a Damel of Cayor, Amari Ngoné Ndella, who ruled from 1790 AD to 1809 AD. The Kingdom of Cayor was one of the largest of most powerful kingdoms in what is now Senegal, existing from 1549 AD to 1879 AD.
Amastan m TuaregMeans "protector, defender" in Tuareg, derived from the Tamazight root
esten meaning "to protect, to defend".
Amazigh m Northern African, BerberFrom Tamazight ⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖ
(Amaziɣ), which is the self-designation of the Berber (Amazigh) people of North Africa. The name itself is of unknown meaning, though folk etymologies claim the meaning of "free-man", derived from Taznatit (Gurara)
aze meaning "to be strong" and Tamasheq
jeɣeɣ meaning "to be brave".
Amenaghawon f & m Western African, EdoLiterally 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.
Amewusika f EweMeans "people are more valuable than material things" in Ewe.
Amile m Zulusomething keeping a structural holding making sure things are balanced in life.
Amlan f BaouléDerived 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".
Amma m AfricanThe god of fertility and of rain among the Dagon of Mali and Sudan.
Amoin f BaouléDerived 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".
Amul-yaakaar m & f WolofMeans "she/he has no hope" in Wolof. This is considered a 'death prevention' name.
Amutenya m OvamboMeans "midday" in Ovambo. This name is traditionally given to children born during the afternoon.
Anaishe f & m ShonaDerived from Shona
anashe, meaning "who is with God".
Ananse m AkanThis is the name of a character in Ghanaian mythology. He was able to turn himself into a SPIDER, and could use his talents to PLAY TRICKS on other things, and does things in a MISCHIEVOUS way.
Andani m DagbaniFamily name of one of the royal gates of Dagbong. Inherited traditional name".
Andi m & f DagbaniMeans "you will win" or "victor" in Dagbani.
Andzile m & f TsongaMeans "multiplied and increased" in Xitsonga.
Anekwe m IgboMeans "let the gods not agree to bad things" in Igbo.
Anele m & f ZuluMeans "be enough; be sufficient; be adequate" in Zulu.
Anesu f ShonaA Shona name for girls. It means "God is with us".
Angula m OvamboMeans "morning" in Ovambo. This name is traditionally given to children born in the morning.
Angweng f Luo"birthed during the season of white ants (termites, i.e. rainy season)"
Anietie m EfikMeans "who could you compare to God?" in Efik.
Anindo f Luomeans that the mother slept a lot during pregnancy
Antobam f AkanMeans "posthumous child" in Fante. It is typically given to a child whose father died before they were born.
Anuarite f Central African (Rare)Of uncertain origin, allegedly meaning "one who laughs at war". This is best known as the name of the Blessed Marie-Clémentine Anuarite Nengapeta (1939-1964), a Congolese nun who was killed at the age of 24 during the Congo Crisis; she was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1985.
Anyim m NigerianA notable bearer is Anyim Pius Anyim, a Nigerian politician.
Aoro f Luo"born during a very dry season"
Aoua f Western AfricanVariant of
Awa. A notable bearer was Malian independence activist Aoua Kéita (1912-1980).
Aphelele m XhosaMeaning “they are perfect” or “they are complete” in Xhosa. Often given to the last child in Xhosa families.
Apolot f Eastern AfricanOrigin- Iteso people of eastern Uganda and Western Kenya, from the Ateso language, a derivative of the Teso-Turkana language and eastern Nilotic culture. ... [
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Araba f AfricanGirl born on a Tuesday, in Akan. (Same as Abena)
Aret f EfikMeans "born on a market day" in Efik.
Arezki m KabyleProbably derived from Arabic رِزْق
(rizq) meaning "wealth, fortune" or "nourishment, sustenance".
Arukubu f & m IjawMeans "a child born in a canoe" in Ijaw.
Asaaseasa m & f AkanMeans "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 YorubaMeans "one selected for birth" in Yoruba.
Asamoah m & f Western African, AkanMeans "apostles" in Akan. It is also a surname. A famous bearer is Ghanaian soccer player Asamoah Gyan (1985-).
Asari f EfikThe name Asari, which is originally an Efik name, means "choosy","selective".
Ashon m AkanMeans "seventh born son" in Akan.
Ashu m & f Kenyang, JaghamFrom Kenyang
sǒ meaning "wash, clean, clear." Alternatively it could stem from the verb
sǔ in Ejagham which has the same meaning.
Asisat f NigerianThe name of the professional woman football player Asisat Oshoala, playing for FC Barcelona.
Assata f AfricanUnknown Country- West African- adopted by Revolutionary Black activist Assata Shakur. Assata means "she who struggles", Shakur means "thankful one"
Ássuma m & f BandialMeans "the nice one" or "the unselfish one" in Bandial.