This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the ending sequence is a; and the length is 4 or 5.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abera m EthiopianMeans "light" or "he shines". Used as both a given name and a surname.
Abiba f Northern AfricanHas its origins in the Moroccan language and means "first child born after the grandmother has died."
Abra f EweMeans "Tuesday-born girl" in Ewe.
Adia f Igede, SwahiliMeans "queen" in Igede and "(valuable) gift" in Swahili, from Hausa
adia "gift".
Adiwa f ShonaMeaning "one who is beloved or desired", a longer form of the name can be
Adiwanashe, deriving from the verb
kudiwa.
Afafa f EweMeans "the first child of the second husband" in Ewe.
Afara m & f ShonaMeaning "one who is happy or joyous".
Aida f ShonaMeaning "One who desired" or "one who (portrayed) love", it derives from the verb ''kuda''.
Aika f ChagaAika is derived from Aikambe/Aikamai meaning thank you the Chagga language spoken by the Chagga people of the Mt. Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. ... [
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Aina f YorubaMeans "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.
Ajaja m & f YorubaMeans "one who fights and escapes" in Yoruba, from
jà "to fight, struggle" and
já "to snap, break off, break loose".
Ajala m & f YorubaMeans "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".
Akoma m & f Central African, African MythologyAkoma is the creator god of Pahuin mythology. His name Means “creator” in Pahuin, a common language in parts of São Tomé and Principe, southern Cameroon, much of northern Gabon, and mainland Equatorial Guinea.
Alara m Yoruba, HistoryPossibly from the title of the traditional monarch of either
Ìlárá-Mọ̀kín or
Ará-Èkìtì, from Yoruba
oni-, a possessive forming prefix, and either
Ìlárá "the ones who possess many relatives” or
Ará, of unknown etymology... [
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Alera f & m OgoniMeans "enough" or "it is enough" in Khana.
Anza f VendaMeaning "to increase, to add more".
Aoua f Western AfricanVariant of
Awa. A notable bearer was Malian independence activist Aoua Kéita (1912-1980).
Araba f AfricanGirl born on a Tuesday, in Akan. (Same as Abena)
Aseka m ShonaMeaning “he laughs; he who has laughed”.
Asipa m YorubaMeans "pathfinder, one who leads the way" in Yoruba, from
ṣí "to open up" and
ipa "path".
Atta m AkanMeans "twin" in Fante, an Akan language.
Auma f Luo"someone delivered with the face down or through the caesarean process"
Ayoka f YorubaMeans "one we rejoice to pluck" in Yoruba.
Azuka m IgboMeans "the past is greater" or "my back is greater" in Igbo.
Bada m YorubaPossibly from Yoruba
bá meaning "togerher with" and
dà meaning "mix". It is likely a short form of another name.
Banga m ShonaMeans "knife" or "sword" in Shona. Banga is the name of a Ngbandi god of water.
Binta f HausaFrom the Arabic
بِنْت (bint) meaning "daughter".
Bola f YorubaShort form of
Bolanle, meaning "wealth coming". It is composed of
bo ("come, coming") plus
ǫlà ("riches, wealth").
Boma m & f SwahiliMeaning "fort or enclosure". The word actually originates from Swahili and is traditionally known as an enclosure, a stockade or fort used to protect people's livestock (usually sheep and cattle).
Bonna f BaribaName traditionally given to the second born daughter.
Deka f & m AfricanAn African name of unknown origin, this unisex baby name means "pleasing".
Dela f Zulu (Rare)Dela. in Zulu it means to become whole, to feel complete and satisfied.
Diba f LubaMeans "sun" in Tshiluba language spoken in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Diksa m & f AfricanMEANING "PLAY", USED BY THE YUNGUR PEOPLE OF THE ADAMAWA HIGHLANDS IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA.NIGERIA.
Efosa m Yorubameaning "God's Well" and is of Beninese origin
Ejiga m AfricanEjiga is an igala name from kogi state of in the central region of nigeria
Enoba f IdomaMeans "mother of my husband" or "mother-in-law" in Idoma.
Ezana m EthiopianEzana or Ezanas (c.303– c.350 CE/AD) was king of Aksum, now Ethiopia. Ezana was the first monarch of the Kingdom of Aksum to embrace Christianity. Ezana is a Geʽez (an ancient Ethiopian Semitic language) name of unknown meaning... [
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Fadha f SomaliPossibly from Arabic
فِضَّة (fiḍḍa), meaning "silver" or
فَضَاء (faḍāʔ), meaning "empty space".
Faisa f SwahiliSwahili/Arabic, meaning successful/victorious
Fana f EthiopianMeans “light” or “jungle” in various African languages.
Fiba f AfricanThis is name for a woman born on Friday. The name may mean mild and gentle. It's derived from the Akan name
Afua with the same meaning and shows contamination from the Christian name
Phoebe which has a similiar pronunciation... [
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Fwaya m LuoOriginated amongst the LUO tribe in Kenya, East Africa. It is said to mean "Not serious" or "Taking things for Granted". It is also used by the Luhyas in Western province Kenya. But is common in the Nyaurang' Clan of Ugenya in Siaya County... [
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Gabra f EthiopianEthiopian girl's name, meaning "The gift of offering"
Ijuba f ZuluCommonly it is meaning Dove or Peace. Less common in means storm or fighting. It also means freedom in some local tribes. It is said many years ago a great war loomed. Fighting had started but one warrior championed the cause of peace and unity... [
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Iwuka m IgboFrom the Igbo words "
Iwu" (law or rule) and "
Ka" (take precedence).
Janha m & f ShonaMeaning "one's turn; chance; opportunity".
Jenda m & f DagbaniIt means Outstanding or exceptional when used as a verb, but when used as a noun it means responsibility
Jeta m NigerianMeaning unknown. A known bearer of this name is the Nigerian filmmaker Jeta Amata (b. 1974).
Juba m BerberJuba I was a King of Numidia. He was the son and successor to King of Numidia Hiempsal II. Juba was the father of King of Numidia and later Mauretania Juba II
Kaima f AfricanName of African origin, meaning "Our God", or "the God we know", or also "gift of God".
Kara f & m OgoniMeans "pray, prayer" in Khana, a dialect of Ogoni language from Nigeria.
Kassa m & f AmharicMeans "compensation, reparation" in Amharic.
Kbra f TigrinyaUsed in Eritrea and Tigray, meaning: her glory, her dignity
Keza f RwandanIn Kinyarwanda, the given name "Keza" means "beautiful," "good," or "graceful." and can also be used as an adjective to describe something or someone who is pleasing, attractive, or excellent in character or appearance.
Kimya f SwahiliMeans "silent" in Swahili. This is the name of musician Kimya Dawson.
Kola m YorubaMeans "gathers wealth" in Yoruba, derived from
kó meaning "gather" and
ọlá meaning "wealth". It is also used as diminutive of
Kolawole,
Kolade and
Kolapo.
Komla m AfricanUsed in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Kuma f EfikMeans "I'm still in love with you" in Efik.
Kumba f AfricanA name given to the second girl child from a tribe in the Lofa county of Liberia by the kissi tribes.
Kwada m BaribaMeans "last son of the throne" in Bariba.
Kwena m & f SothoMeans "crocodile" in the Sotho and Tswana languages. This name is chiefly used by Northern Sotho people.
Langa m ZuluFrom Zulu
ilanga "sun, sunshine, day".
Lebia f OgoniMeans "pretty girl/ lady" or "good girl/lady" in Khana,... [
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Lemta f BerberEtymology unknown. This is the name of the mythological mother of the Tuaregs.
Linda m ZuluMeans "wait!" in Zulu (note that this is the imperative singular form of
-linda).
Loza f AmharicThe Amharic form of Luz, the name of a place in the Bible where it is believed Jacob saw his ladder.
Lulia f Tigrinya, VariousSaid to mean "Diamond" in Tigrinya. Of Eritrean origin, this name gained some popularity around the world.
Lunga m ZuluMeans "be good, be kind" in Zulu.
Maita f ShonaA Shona (Zimbabwean) name that implies gratitude for something that has been done well. It may be spelt as Mayita or Mazvita depending on the area of origin of the speaker.... [
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Mansa m & f Manding, AkanTitle for "king" or "ruler", now also used as a name. Can also mean "third daughter" in Twi, which is in the Akan language family.
Massa f BerberA term of respect meaning "Mistress" and a name usually given to high born.
Mbia m & f Kenyang, JaghamFrom Kenyang
ḿbyáy meaning "pumpkin leaves", a plant species indigenous to Southern Nigeria.
Mumba m & f BembaMeans "inside the house" in Bemba.
Mwiza f RundiIt means someone good heart, appearance, character and personality. Second meaning "Beautiful"
Nala f Sotho“Prosperity” , a Sesotho name used in the motto of Lesotho
Nega m AfricanDawn - One of Ethiopian General who fought and defeated Italian army in the 19th Century in in a place called Dogali, Ethiopia.