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.
Ebidisebofa m & f IjawMeans "there is no one that doesn't like good things" in Ijaw.
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.
Laazis m TivMr laazis is an english name of a gospel singer
Eloghosa m & f EdoPossibly means "it's not hard for God" in Edo. It could be the older name of Benin City, the capital of Edo State in Nigeria.
Zivanai f & m Shona"Know each other". Meant for relatives to keep in touch.
Rua m & f Swahiliused mainly among swahili community for both boys and girls. ... [
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Baleba f LubaMeans "they have birthed" in Luba-Kasai, one of the Luba languages.
Pinaere f IjawPINAERE an ijaw tribe name of west Africa meaning "LIGHT SKINNED WOMAN"
Pina Dezy m Edo (Modern)''You cant block God's path or you can not block ones destiny; diminutive of Aigbodezzy''
Ziola m & f IjawMeans "the last born" in Ijaw.
Fedens f AfricanMeaning unknown. This was the name of Tatiana Rusesabagina's sister-in-law, portrayed by Leleti Khumalo in 'Hotel Rwanda' (2004).
Sãngo f BaribaName traditionally given to girls born on a Sunday.
Mashawila m NsengaMeaning manzi yabila "boiling water", Derived from Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Fall) "the smoke that thunders".
Ibironke f AfricanNigerian meaning 'you are to be cared for and pampered' or 'family has someone to care for.'
Zondai f & m Shona"You may hate me." A situational name where a family is telling it's enemies you may hate me all you want.
Enku f AmharicThis feminine name means "pearl" in Amharic.
Aberuagba m & f YorubaMeans "the one who respects elders" in Yoruba, derived from
a meaning "one person",
bẹrù meaning "fear, be afraid" and
àgbà meaning "elder".
Iwuka m IgboFrom the Igbo words "
Iwu" (law or rule) and "
Ka" (take precedence).
Tavavich f AmharicName of the wife of the eighteenth-century Ethiopian emporer.
Hurre m SomaliHurre is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Etom m & f NigerianEtom means "life" it is from the people of cross river state in Nigeria
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.
Nopasika f XhosaTraditionally given to a girl born at Easter, from the Xhosa
ipasika meaning "Easter".
Batandwa m & f AfricanBatandwa was a used name reffering to followers in Christianity.
Irorezi f NigerianA feminine Nigerian name. The meaning is loosely translated to "good thoughts". This name could also be a diminutive of the Nigerian name Orezi, meaning "precious".
Adelola f YorubaThe name origin came from Nigeria with the name meaning: "The crown brings honour"
Abuto f LuoMeans "I have hidden" in Luo.
Jibrin m NigerianFrom the name of the historical Arabic town, بيت جبرين (Bayt Jibrin or Jubrin), meaning "house of the powerful." It may also be a variant of
Jibril.
Wariboko f IjawDerived from the Ijaw word
wari meaning "house" and
boko meaning "harbinger of riches".
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”.
Tadalesh m SomaliMeans "person who possesses a lot of good luck" in Somali.
Ntsoaki f SothoMeans "girl amongst boys" in Sotho, often given to a daughter with many brothers.
Arinola f & m YorubaMeans "one amongst honour" or "in the midst of wealth" in Yoruba, from
àárín "centre, middle" combined with either
ọlá "honour, respect" or
ọlà "wealth"... [
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Otlile f South AfricanSouth African name meaning "She has come; she is here". Otlile "Oti" Mabuse is a professional dancer seen on Strictly Come Dancing.
Sado m Oromo (Anglicized)A form of the arabic name
Sa'id, meaning "happy, lucky", used by the Oromo people of Ethiopia. Notable people with this name includes Junedin Sado, a former Ethiopian Cabinet Minister, Haji Adam Sado, a political leader, and his father, Sado Sheka.
Yendi f African, Jamaican PatoisThis is the name of a town in northeastern Ghana. A famous bearer is Yendi Phillips, she is a Jamaican TV Host, model and beauty queen who the winner of the Miss Jamaica World 2007 beauty pageant, as well as the Miss Jamaica Universe 2010 pageant.
Chimamanda f IgboMeans "my God will not fail me" in Igbo. A famous bearer is Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Reydan f AfricanThe name Reydan means "Gift of God, Handsome King". The most time this name was used was in 2017 when only 5 boys were named Reydan
Arumirirarudo f ShonaIt means "she has waited for love", or "one who has waited on love", a shorter form of the name can be
Arumi or
Rudo.
Kwayedza m & f ShonaMeaning “the sunlight or morning light has dawned” or “the sunrise has dawned”.
Lutalo m GandaFamous bearer is Lutalo Muhammad (born 1991) a British taekwondo athlete.
Bekoe m AkanMeans "war time" in Akan, typically used for a child born in war.
Guondibo m & f BandialMeans "they inter you there" in Bandial. This is considered a 'death prevention' name.
Diksa m & f AfricanMEANING "PLAY", USED BY THE YUNGUR PEOPLE OF THE ADAMAWA HIGHLANDS IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA.NIGERIA.