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.
Anyim m NigerianA notable bearer is Anyim Pius Anyim, a Nigerian politician.
Jeta m NigerianMeaning unknown. A known bearer of this name is the Nigerian filmmaker Jeta Amata (b. 1974).
Mbarka f Arabic (Maghrebi), BerberFeminine form of
Mubarak used in Northern Africa. This was the name of a possibly legendary Berber princess who ruled the ksar or oasis town of El Menia in Algeria.
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
Reneilwe m SothoThis is borne by the retired South African soccer player Reneilwe 'Yeye' Letsholonyane (1982-).
Jebet f AfricanKalenjin name from the Rift Valley area of Kenya. Means born 'during the day'.
Aba f AkanMeans "born on Thursday" in Fante, a dialect of Akan.
Madodonke m XhosaMeans "all men" in Xhosa. In traditional Xhosa culture, parents wanted both sons and daughters, and a household with only sons would bestow such names wishing for a daughter.
Ashu m & f Kenyang, JaghamFrom Kenyang
sǒ meaning "wash, clean, clear." Alternatively it could stem from the verb
sǔ in Ejagham which has the same meaning.
Uke m & f IgboShort form of names beginning with or containing
Uke-.
Mabasen m & f KhoekhoeName mainly used by damara speaking people in Namibia.The name means "stand for yourself" used to encourage and teach an individual independance.
Kariebi m & f IjawMeans "the blessing we prayed for" in Ijaw.
Geleta m & f AmharicGeleta is Amharic in origin & means 'revealed'.
Bonna f BaribaName traditionally given to the second born daughter.
Makida f AfricanIn Ethiopia, Makida was another name for the Queen of Sheba.
Paaye m IjawMeans "all things will pass in this world" in Ijaw.
Matemasie m & f AkanMeans "I have heard and concealed the fact" in Akan.
Guondibo m & f BandialMeans "they inter you there" in Bandial. This is considered a 'death prevention' name.
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.
Bongiwe f Zulu (Modern)Sibongile A Zulu name meaning "Appreciated" usually given to a first born girl child or after great difficulty of not being able to conceive a girl for a long time.
Kanau m AfricanAllegedly used among the Limba people of Sierra Leone.
Nzota m PareEtymology uncertain, this name is traditionally given to babies born during drought.
Kianda f African Mythology, Southern AfricanKianda (or Dandalunda) is a goddess of the sea, of the waters, and a protector of fishermen in traditional Angolan culture. Kianda was traditionally worshipped by throwing offerings such as food and clothing into the sea... [
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Suoyo f & m IjawMeans "profit or gain" in Ijaw.
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.
Onyemowo f IdomaMeans "Who knows God's thoughts" or "Who knows God's plans" in Idoma.
Oyinbodei f IjawOYINBODEI is an ijaw tribe name of west africa meaning "OUR MOTHER HAS RETURNED" A name given to children believed to have #REINCARNITATED
Tubbo m LuhyaMeans "lover of bees; friend of all" in Luhya.
Omorinsola f & m YorubaThe name “OMORINSOLA” means child walks to wealth or affluence
Pakuteh m MendeMeans "powerful man" or "strong man" in Mende.
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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Baleba f LubaMeans "they have birthed" in Luba-Kasai, one of the Luba languages.
Magajiya f HausaMeans "heiress" in Hausa. In some dialects this means "madam" and is avoided.
Chionye m IgboMeans "God will give to him what he prays for" in Igbo.
Safaria f SwahiliThe name Safaria is the feminized version of the name Safari, meaning "journey" in Swahili
Dijesumu m & f Yoruba (Rare)Dijesumu means hold Jesus the name was translated from yoruba gods name to Christian which is Dorisamu, hold Orumila
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).
Babiker m Northern African, ArabicSudanese name possibly derived from the given name
Bakr or from Arabic بَكَرَ
(bakara) meaning "first born" or "to be early, to rise early".
Cartan m SomaliThe name Cartan may be linked to terms or concepts in Somali language that emphasize strength or steadfastness, though its exact root is difficult to pinpoint. Many Somali names are descriptive, referring to virtues or traits that parents hope their child will embody, such as courage or leadership.
Hamandishe m ShonaMeaning “one’s relative or family is God”, this name may be given by and/or to someone who is devoted to God, who is an orphan, has no relatives or was abandoned.
Neneh f Western AfricanMeaning unknown, possibly a variant of
Nana 4 or
Nnenne. It is borne by Swedish singer Neneh Cherry (1964-), who inherited the name from her Sierra Leonean paternal grandmother.
Chineto f & m Igbo"God praises" "God uplifts" "God glorifies" "God gives talent"
Munonzwaishe m & f ShonaIt means "You Lord are one who hears" or simply, "You hear the Lord".
Obasi m Jagham, KenyangDerived from
ò-βàsì meaning "God" in Jagham, Kenyang and various Ekoid languages.