This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the ending sequence is i.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abayomi m & f YorubaMeans "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 YorubaMeans "begged to be born" in Yoruba, from
bẹ̀ "beg, pray" and
bí "to give birth, be born"... [
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Abedikani m & f AlurMeans "Where do I stay?" in Alur language. It is given to someone who is born to a parent or parents who are disliked by, or in conflict with, their familymembers or community.
Adebisi f YorubaMeans "the crown has given birth to more" in Yoruba. This is the name of the (Nigerian) mother of British musician Seal Samuel.
Adekanmi m & f YorubaMeans "the crown is now my turn" from Yoruba
adé meaning "crown",
kàn meaning "to touch, to concern" and
mi meaning "me, my".
Adeoti m YorubaMeans "royalty does not fade" in Yoruba, derived from
adé meaning "crown, royalty",
(k)ò meaning "does not" and
tí meaning "fade, be blemished".
Adesoji m YorubaMeans "the crown has woken up" from Yoruba
adé meaning "crown" and
sọjí meaning "to arise, to awake".
Adubi f & m YorubaMeans "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.
Adunni f YorubaMeans "sweet to have" in Yoruba, from
dùn "sweet, pleasant" and
ní "obtain, have, possess".... [
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Afogori m & f BandialMeans "she/he gets buried around" in Bandial. This is considered a death prevention name.
Aidei f ShonaIt is a name that asks a question, meaning "what did he/she desire?"
Ajadi m YorubaMeans "ends conflict" or "end of a conflict" in Yoruba.
Ajani m YorubaMeans "one (we) fought to have" in Yoruba.
Ajari f & m YorubaMeans "fought to be seen" in Yoruba, traditionally given to children born facing downwards.
Ajayi m & f YorubaMeans "fought to turn" in Yoruba, traditionally given to children born facing downwards or sideways.
Akani m TsongaMeans "build, build together" in Xitsonga.
Akanni m YorubaMeans "special to have" or "profitable encounter" in Yoruba.
Akissi f BaouléDerived 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 BandialMeans "she torments her mother" or "he torments his mother" in Bandial.
Alabi m & f YorubaMeans "born of the white cloth, born of purity" in Yoruba, from
ala "white cloth, purity" and
bí "to give birth, be born".
Alatari m & f IjawMeans "king's love" or "love of royalty" in Ijaw.
Alazidei m IjawMeaning "I have given birth to royalty" in Ijaw.
Aluwani m & f VendaMeans "be prosperous" or "grow up" in Tshivenda.
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.
Amobi m IgboMeans “who knows what the people want, one who understands the minds of the people” in Igbo.
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.
Anemi f ShonaIt means "He (the Lord) is with you", or "one who is with you".
Arezki m KabyleProbably derived from Arabic رِزْق
(rizq) meaning "wealth, fortune" or "nourishment, sustenance".
Arziki f HausaMeans "wealth, riches; prosperity" in Hausa.
Asabi f YorubaMeans "one selected for birth" in Yoruba.
Asari f EfikThe name Asari, which is originally an Efik name, means "choosy","selective".
Asekei m ShonaIt is a name which asks a question, meaning “what does he laugh at?” or “what has made him laugh?”
Awiti f Luo"someone birthed after a misfortune, such as a difficult birth process"
Ayani m Kongo"helpers, protectors, those who support, support or protect" comes from the verb kuyana
Ayanti m & f EfikMeans "will you remember me?" in Efik.
Azizi f & m African American (Rare), SwahiliMeans "treasure, rarity, something valuable; lover" in Swahili, derived from Arabic عَزِيز
(ʕazīz); compare
Aziz. A known (female) bearer is American model Azizi Johari (1948-), in whose case it is a pseudonym.
Azumi f HausaMeans "month of fasting" in Hausa, traditionally given to girls born during Ramadan.
Azwianewi m & f VendaMeans "something that cannot be told" in Tshivenda.
Bapaki m TswanaMeans "those who give testimony" in Setswana.
Beemoni m DagbaniFounder of Gushegu and Karaga. Name of one of the sons of Naa Gbewaa.
Behati f AfrikaansPossibly an Afrikaans variant of
Beata. It is the name of Namibian fashion model Behati Prinsloo (b. 1989).
Bheki m Zulu"The person that's broadminded, able to think further about future needs and wants".
Bongi f Xhosa, Southern AfricanShort form of
Sibongile. This was borne by South African singer and songwriter Angela Sibongile "Bongi" Makeba (1950-1985), the only child of singer Miriam Makeba... [
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Boukazi m & f IjawMeans "a child born in a bush" in Ijaw.
Buwozi m & f IjawMeans "a child whose feet came out first before the head during birth" in Ijaw.
Bvumai m ShonaBvumai means "Admit".
This may be a name given to say to adversary admit that you were wrong, you were defeated or that you committed the offence Chapasi f & m TumbukaMeans "earth, dirt, belongs to earth" in Tumbuka, often given after other children in the family have died.
Chemutai f KalenjinDerives from the East African tribe, the Kalenjins. Like many other Kalenjin names, the first part of the name relates to the gender of the person and the second part is how, when, or where they were born... [
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Chenjerai m ShonaChenjerai means "Be on guard, wisen up". Chenjerai Hunzvi the Zimbabwean Freedom Fighter is one bearer of this name.
Chidumebi f & m IgboA name commonly used among the Igbo people of southeast Nigeria. Particularly in Imo state, the name translates to, "God is at my side" or conversely, "God is with me". While it is used by men, the name is more commonly given to girls
Chinwemmeri f & m IgboChinwe is a short form of a variety such as Chinwendu, Chinweizu, Chinwemmeri and others. Chinwe in itself means "God's own." Chinwemmeri means "God's own victory." These names are synonymous with the Igbo ethnic group from the south eastern Nigeria.
Chithuzi m TumbukaMeans "shadow, picture" in Tumbuka, often given after repeated deaths in the family.
Chuki f & m SwahiliMeans "born during a time of hatred" in Swahili.
Cilmi m SomaliA name that derives from the word cilmi which means "knowledge" or "learning."
Darasimi m & f Nigerianthe name come from Nigeria and it can be use for any gender and it mean god love you
Daudi m SwahiliDaudi is an altered form of
Daud, an Arabic name, which also is an altered form of the Hebrew name
David, which means "beloved" or "uncle."
Dumlesi f & m OgoniKhana for "life/ prosperity is ahead" or "bright future"... [
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Dzikamai m ShonaDzikamai means "settle down".
The name is given to express the idea of settling down and not jumping from one relationship to another or one project to another. The former Zimbabwean Minister and MP, Dzikamai Mavhaire is one well known bearer of this name.
Ebi m & f IjawMeans "good" in Ijaw.
Ebifinidei f & m IjawMeans "good things have been opened to me" in Ijaw.
Ebiowei m IjawMeans "good man", "handsome man" or "kind-hearted man" in Ijaw.
Ememabasi m & f EfikMeans "peace of the Lord" in Efik, derived from
emem meaning "peace" and
abasi meaning "Lord".
Endai m ShonaMeaning "go, depart" or "proceed, progress"; it is the plural of
enda.
Endlani m & f TsongaFrom the Xitsonga
endla meaning "make, create, do".
Erebi f IjawMeans "the beauty of womanhood" in Ijaw.
Estomihi m Eastern African, IndonesianThe name is derived from the name of the sunday 50 days before easter. The Latin words
Esto mihi are the first two words of Psalm 31:3 and mean "Thou art to me".
Evaleni f JaghamThis name originates from the Legbo, a language spoken by people from Ekoi tribe in Cross River. It means "God's gift".
Fasasi m YorubaThe name Fasasi originates from the Yoruba culture, in Nigeria, West Africa. It is commonly associated with Muslims than Christians or traditionalists.
Feyi f EweMeans "a year has passed" in Ewe.
Foosi m SomaliMeaning: The name Foosi generally means "prosperous" or "successful" in Somali.... [
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