This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the first letter is K.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kijana m & f Swahili, African American (Modern)Means "young person" in Swahili. This is the nickname of American football player Kenneth Leonard 'Ki-Jana' Carter (1973-), given to him by his mother, who was inspired by a minor character in the movie
Shaft in Africa (1973).
Kikelomo f YorubaMeans "child whom everyone loves pampering" in Yoruba.
Kimani m African"Adventurous" or "sailor" Kukiyu tribe in the nation state of Kenya.
Kimpa-vita f KongoThe name of a congolese prophetess and religious leader who lived at the end of the 17th century.
Kimya f SwahiliMeans "silent" in Swahili. This is the name of musician Kimya Dawson.
Kisi f & m OgoniMeans "move/ go forward" or "progress" in Khana,... [
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Kisundi m PareMeans "deep night" in the Athu language of the Pare people.
Kitheko f PareMeans "laughter" in the Athu language of the Pare people.
Kiume m SwahiliSwahili masculine name meaning "stamina, strength".
Kiwanuka m Ganda, African MythologyKiwanuka is the hammer wielding God of Thunder and Lightning in Ganda Mythology. His name means “someone who was born on a Thursday”.
Kizito m AfricanMeans "Gift from God" or "Child who God loves". St. Kizito is the youngest of the 22 Ugandan martyrs. He is the patron saint of children and primary schools.
Koffi m BaouléDerived 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".
Kofoworola m & f YorubaMeans "He/She did not buy this wealth with money" in Yoruba, derived from
kò meaning "(he/she) didn't",
fi meaning "use",
owó meaning "money",
rà meaning "buy" and
ọlá meaning "wealth".
Kokumo m & f YorubaMeans "he will not die anymore" in Yoruba, typically given to an
Abiku child. Abiku are spirits that are believed to enter a pregnant woman and move in a constant cycle of birth, death, and rebirth... [
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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.
Kolade m YorubaMeans "brings lots of wealth" in Yoruba, derived from
kó meaning "gather" combined with
ọlá meaning "honour, wealth, success, notability" and
dé meaning "arrive, return".
Kolajo m AfricanAn Ancient name of Yoruba Origin, it means 'gather wealty'
Kolawole m YorubaMeans "he brings nobility, wealth, honour, into the house" in Yoruba.
Kombeho m PareEtymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during winter.
Komla m AfricanUsed in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Konadu f & m AfricanUsed among Akan peoples in Ghana, West Africa. Can be used as a first name and surname.
Konan m 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".
Konjo f & m Amharic"Beauty" (typically used in a feminine context).
Kossola m YorubaMeans "I do not lose my fruits anymore" or "my children do not die any more" in Yoruba.... [
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Kotani m TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga
kota meaning "able, talented".
Kouadio m BaouléDerived 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".
Kouakou m BaouléDerived 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".
Kouamé m 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".
Kouassi m 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".
Kovu m SwahiliIt's Kiswahili for "Scar" and possibly, and is used in the Lion King 2. Kovu was chosen by Scar to become King before Simba returned to Pride Rock. Kovu's Mother Zira almost let Simab kill him when he was just a cub when they were caught in the Pridelands, but Simba told her to take him and leave before departing with his own daughter
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Kpadia m IjawMeaning unknown. It was the name of an Ijaw king.
Krim m Kabyle, Arabic (Maghrebi)Possibly a variant of
Karim. Krim Belkacem was an Algerian revolutionary and politician who was a notable figure during the Algerian War.
Kucheli f AfricanName used by the people of northern Borno state, and Garkida area in Adamawa state. They are called the burah's and paburs.
Kuchinei m ShonaKuchinei means "What more is left to do, to see or to say"
This name may be given by a parent who is at their wit's end. The Zimbabwean singer of the 1970-80s Kuchinei Chikupo was one well known bearer of this name.
Kudirat f YorubaPossibly from the Yoruba
kúdírátù meaning "power".
Kulu f IgboShortened form of Kamalu, the name of the traditional Igbo god of thunder and lightning, used for girls.
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.
Kuyana f Kongo"person supported or who comes to support, support, protect something"
Kwada m BaribaMeans "last son of the throne" in Bariba.
Kwanaya f ShonaMeaning “it has rained”, rain is seen as a symbol of new life as its waters are a source of nourishment for natural life.
Kwayedza m & f ShonaMeaning “the sunlight or morning light has dawned” or “the sunrise has dawned”.
Kwena m & f SothoMeans "crocodile" in the Sotho and Tswana languages. This name is chiefly used by Northern Sotho people.
Kwoth m African, NuerThe supreme god of the Nuer (South Sudan) who manifests himself in natural phenomena. They believe he is benign god who protects the poor and the unhappy.