This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the ending sequence is u.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Nǃxau m KhoekhoeMeaning unknown. Notable bearer of this name is Nǃxau ǂToma, a Namibian bush farmer and actor (1944-2003).... [
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Nyakeru f Kikuyu (Rare)Yours means someone in the ancestry or kin of those who had lighter complexion "nyamweru" was your first or in some cases little one from the wilderness for the wilderness is known as "werú"
Nyashanu m & f ShonaMeaning "the fifth one". It was also the name of a Shona historical figure and King, Nyashanu, who was the ruler of a Shona people known as the Hera.
Obiajulu m IgboObiajulu is an Igbo name; and it simply means my heart has cool down.
Odinakachukwu m & f IgboMeans "it's in the hand of God" in Igbo, from
o "it's",
di "in",
na "the",
áká "hand" (compare
Akachi) and
Chukwu "God".
Odu m & f YorubaA name from the Yoruba language of Nigeria, possibly meaning "womb" but more likely meaning "mystery", in particular to refer to the sacred mystery of God. ... [
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Ofu m IdomaMeans "power, strength" in Idoma.
Oladigbolu f & m YorubaFirst of the most-loyal governing antonym of the native black jew. The name was bestow to the only first kin of orunmila
Otaiku m Yoruba (Modern, Rare)This name means a hard stone can not die. In
Ijebu land, which a part of the "Yoruba" race, a fine polished hard stone commonly found in the bed of rivers is called
Ota. ... [
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Otu m EfikMeans "chief; king" in Efik.
Romelu m Central African (Modern, Rare)This name is best known for being the name of the Belgian professional soccer player Romelu Lukaku (b. 1993), who is the eldest son of the Congolese professional soccer player Roger Menama Lukaku (b... [
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Sadau m & f HausaFrom the Hausa
sā̀du meaning "get together”.
Sallau m HausaFrom the Hausa
sallā̀ meaning “prayer, religious holiday”.
Siendou m MandingThis name is originally from the Arabic name Said. Among West Africa's Manding people, mainly in Northern Cote d'Ivoire in places like Kong, Dabakala, Satama Sokura and Sokoro. A variant of the name in Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea where the same Mande people with differing dialects live, Seydou... [
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Suanu f & m OgoniMeans "wisdom, knowledge" in Khana.
Taitu f EthiopianName of a 19th century Ethiopian empress known for founding the now-capital city of Addis Ababa and fending off Italian invasion of Ethiopia
Tangu f & m TumbukaMeans "first", usually given to the firstborn of twins.
Tirivanhu m ShonaMeans "We are people".
This name says do not look down upon us or take us for granted, we are human like you Toperesu f & m Shona"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings
Uchechukwu m & f Igbo, AfricanBased on the IGBO belief in a Supreme deity, Chukwu whose decision or will is final in the determination of human fate or destiny. It is a combination of two words of the Igbo (IBO), language, UCHE (WISH,WILL,THOUGHT) and CHUKWU (GOD)... [
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Ugwu m IgboFrom Igbo
Ùgwù meaning "respect; reverence; dignity" or
Úgwú meaning "hill, mountain; highland" or also "north". ... [
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Ulu f IgboGiven for the second-born female.
Unkulunkulu m Zulu, African MythologyMeans "the old, old one" or "ancestor" in Zulu. This was the name of a mythic first ancestor in early Zulu mythology, who appeared, or was created from, breaking reeds. It may have also been used to denote any significant ancestor... [
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Upenyu m ShonaUpenyu means "life".
This may be given by a parent meditating over the circumstances of life. Uusiku m OvamboMeans "night" in Ovambo. This name is traditionally given to children born during the night.
Uzondu m IgboMeans "way of life; road of life" in Igbo.
Uzuru m & f ShonaMeaning “a higher place; sky; paradise; heaven”.
Wanjiru f KikuyuNjiru means black thus meaning one that comes from black or dark matter mainly in reference to skin colouration
Yakasu m BaribaMeans "bush" in Bariba, this name is given to a child born in the bush.
Yaƙutu f HausaRefers to a sapphire, ruby, jacinth, corundum, or similar stone.
Zabibu f SwahiliSwahili name meaning "grapes" which comes originally from Arabic word zabīb meaning 'raisins', given to five girls in the US in 2023
Zethu f & m Xhosa, ZuluMeans "ours" or "belongs to us" in both Xhosa and Zulu within the Nguni language group. Notable South African name bearers include actor Zethu Dlomo and orchestral musician Zethu Mashika.