This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the order is random.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Buwozi m & f IjawMeans "a child whose feet came out first before the head during birth" in Ijaw.
Prezi m IjawMeans "born to affluence" in Ijaw.
Izmael m Hungarian (Rare), Eastern African (Rare), Judeo-Catalan, Biblical Hungarian, Biblical Polish, Biblical Czech, Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)Hungarian, Polish, Czech, Judeo-Catalan and Somali form of
Ishmael, as well as a Spanish and Portuguese variant of
Ismael.
Ehizefua m EsanMeans: my (Ehi) Destiny (ze) chooses (Efua) Light or what is white
Qondiwe f XhosaPossibly related to
qonda, meaning "to understand".
Luyando m & f TongaMeans “To Love” in Tonga. Related to the Tongan name Yandwa.
Tendeso f & m Shona (Rare)Can mean "faith" or some may use it as meaning something used to give thanks
Linda m ZuluMeans "wait!" in Zulu (note that this is the imperative singular form of
-linda).
Ruzvidzo f ShonaMeaning "contemptuous, despise", it derives from the verb
kuzvidza, meaning
"to show contempt; to despise" Biruktawit f AmharicOriginated from the Bible which means 'blessed' and is of Amharic origin
Lami f HausaFrom the Hausa
Àlhàmîs meaning “Thursday”.
Omotunde m YorubaMeans "the child has returned" 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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Aderinola f & m YorubaThe first part, Aderi, means "crown" or "royalty," the second part, Nola, means "wealth" or "riches." The name is interpreted as "crowned with wealth" or "royalty with riches".
Khwezi m & f ZuluMeans "bright morning star" in Zulu.
Aseka m ShonaMeaning “he laughs; he who has laughed”.
Yennenga f MossiYennenga is a legendary princess, and is considered to be the mother of the Mossi people. Her son Ouedraogo was the founder of the Mossi Kingdoms.
Lunga m ZuluMeans "be good, be kind" in Zulu.
Akkalenjayi f & m BandialMeans "she torments her mother" or "he torments his mother" in Bandial.
Jawaahir f SomaliSomali form of
Jawahir. One bearer is Somali-American model Jawaahir Axmed (born 1991), better known by her Americanized name of Jawahir Ahmed.
Luchumo m & f XhosaPossibly means "expanding, flourishing" or "prosperity" in Xhosa.
Uwaila f & m Edo, Western AfricanMeans "prosperity is never late" in Edo/Bini, from
uwa (wealth/prosperity) and
ila (has no delay)
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.
Tubeec m SomaliMeaning: Tubeec is associated with "melodious" or "musical", reflecting a connection to singing or music.... [
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Adejugbe m & f YorubaMeans "royalty does not perish" in Yoruba, from
adé "crown, royalty" combined with
jù "does not, cannot be" and
gbé "carry, lift; take by force, overpower".
Toperesu f & m Shona"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings
Fowoke f YorubaMeans "girl who is pampered with money" in Yoruba.
Masiye m & f ChewaMeans "orphan" in Chichewa, literally translating as "leavings", as in something left behind by a dead person.
Ogenga m AcholiThis name is only given to poweerful people in the area for example, a professor, great politician can name their children "Ogenga"
Kolawole m YorubaMeans "he brings nobility, wealth, honour, into the house" in Yoruba.
Akomo f Luo"someone delivered during planting or prosperous times of the year"
Shumise f Xhosa10 shillings or 10 bob, created by the father of Alice Jean Shumise Madinga.... [
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Izwirashe m & f ShonaIt means "the voice of the Lord", one can also use
Izwi as the shorter form.
Nandi f ZuluMeans "sweet" in Zulu. This was the name of the mother of
Shaka, famed warrior king of the Zulus in colonial South Africa (though her grave is marked
Nindi).
Ememobong m & f EfikMeans "peace of the God" n Efek, derived from
emem meaning "peace" and
obong meaning "God".
Anike f YorubaMeans "had to cherish" in Yoruba, from
ní "to have, possess" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Pinaere f IjawPINAERE an ijaw tribe name of west Africa meaning "LIGHT SKINNED WOMAN"
Pina Funebi m & f IjawMeans "education is good" in Ijaw.
Nkongho m & f Jagham, KenyangMeans "follower, pursuant" from the Kenyang and Jagham root
koŋó meaning "to follow".
Saartjie f AfrikaansDiminutive of
Sara. This name was borne by Sarah "Saartjie" Baartman, an African slave (member of the Eastern Cape Khoisan, the indigenous herding tribe that once populated part of South Africa) who was displayed in Europe in the early 19th century.
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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Ntsoaki f SothoMeans "girl amongst boys" in Sotho, often given to a daughter with many brothers.
Sauti f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "voice, noise".
Owolabi m YorubaMeans "we have given birth to a wealthy person," from 'owo' meaning "money," 'a' meaning "we," and 'abi' meaning "beget."
Mabvuto m & f NsengaName given to a child born when there was trouble/problem in the family or community. For instance war, drought, pestilence
Busine f PunuMeans "wealth, richness, well-being" in Punu.
Nyamayarwo m & f NyoroThis name means ‘meat for Death’, indicating the worst of luck.
Samba f LubaMeans "to console" in Luba-Kasai.
Konadu f & m AfricanUsed among Akan peoples in Ghana, West Africa. Can be used as a first name and surname.
Akunna f IgboMeans "father's wealth" in Igbo, from
àkụ̀ meaning "property, wealth" and
ńnà meaning "father".
Oke m & f YorubaMeans "child born inside an unbroken membrane."
Abush m OromoMeans, 'little boy' often used to denote the youngest child of a family.
Tómikẹ́ f YorubaMeans "enough for me to cherish, care for" in Yoruba.
Xoliswa f XhosaFrom the Xhosa
ukuxola meaning "to calm down".
Uys m AfrikaansTransferred use of the surname
Uys. The Uys family played a significant role in South African history during the nineteenth century and made distinguished contributions to South African culture, politics and sports during the course of the twentieth.
Omonigho m & f UrhoboOmonigho is a name of Edoid (Benin, Isoko, Urhobo) origin and it means "A Child is greater than money."