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Chidee m Igbo
Variant of Chidi.
Chidera m Igbo
Means "God is here" in Igbo.
Chidie f Igbo
Feminine variant of Chidi.
Chidili m Igbo
Means "God be with me" in Igbo.
Chidiomimi m Igbo
"God is Mysterious"... [more]
Chidirim f & m Igbo
Means "God is With me" in Igbo.
Chido f Shona
Means "wish, desire; love" in Shona.
Chidochashe f Shona
"God'will" / "God's desire"
Chidochemoyo f Shona
Meaning "the desire of the heart", shorter forms of the name include Chido meaning "desire", Chemoyo meaning "of the heart", or simply Moyo meaning "heart".
Chidumebi f & m Igbo
A name commonly used among the Igbo people of southeast Nigeria. Particularly in Imo state, the name translates to, "God is at my side" or conversely, "God is with me". While it is used by men, the name is more commonly given to girls
Chidy m Igbo
Variant of Chidi.
Chiedozie m Igbo
Means "God will repair" in Igbo.
Chiedza f African
Meaning Light/Dawn... [more]
Chigenda m Kaguru
Means "let us go" in Chikaguru.
Chikodinaka f African, Igbo
Means "in God's hands" in Igbo.
Chikwendu m Igbo, African
Means "God agrees to life", taken from the Igbo phrase o buru na chukwu kwe ndu ga-adi "if god agrees there will be life".
Chimamanda f Igbo
Means "my God will not fail me" in Igbo. A famous bearer is Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Chimdalu f & m Igbo
Means "thank you, my god", from Igbo chi "god" and daalụ "thank you".
Chimdindu m Igbo
Means "my God is alive" in Igbo.
Chinwendum m & f Igbo (Modern, Rare)
Means "I am consecrated to God" or "I am owned by God" in Igbo.
Chipocherudo f Shona
Meaning "gift of the love", this name corresponds with the name Nduma. Shorter forms of this given name include Chipo meaning "gift", Cherudo meaning "of love," or simply Rudo meaning "love".
Chiratidzo f Shona
Meaning "a sign" or "a symbol.
Chitundu m Chewa
Means “nation” in Chichewa.
Chokwadi m Shona
Means "truth" in Shona.
Chriselda f Afrikaans, South African, Filipino
Presumably a variant of Griselda, influenced by names beginning with "Chris-", such as Christine.
Chukwudubem m & f Igbo
Means "God, lead me" in Igbo.
Chukwudumebi m & f Igbo
Means "God is living with me" in Igbo.
Chydee m Igbo
Variant of Chidee.
Cibado f Somali
Somali form of Ibadah. ... [more]
Confidence f English (Puritan), South African
Meaning, "the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust." From late Middle English, from Latin confidentia, from confidere ‘have full trust.' Referring to the confidence one may have in God.
Constand m Afrikaans
Afrikaans form of Constant.
Daahir m Somali
Variant of Dahir.
Dadirai f Shona
Means "show off" in Shona.
Dagim m Oromo
Means 'again' or 'the second (junior)' in Oromiffa.
Dagm m Amharic
It's from Amharic language and Geez which is ancient ethiopian language which is dated 3000 years with Hebrew origins, it means Twice or repeated . Usually given when you look like your parents
Dagmawit f Eastern African, Amharic
Means "again, the second" in Amharic.
Dagne f Amharic
Dagne means "judge" and is of Amharic origin.
Dahama m & f Dagbani
Means "riches" in Dagbani.
Dahir m Somali
Somali form of Tahir.
Dai m Swahili
Means "demand" in Swahili.
Dakalo m & f Venda
Means "happiness" in Tshivenda.
Dalal m Somali
This name is of Somali origin and means "guide" or "leader." It often carries a sense of someone who leads others in a positive or wise way.
Dalanda f Western African, African American
Means "creative" in Fulani.
Dalili f Swahili (Rare)
Means "omen, symbol" in Swahili.
Daliri f & m Dagbani
Means "good fortune" in Dagbani.
Daliso m Chewa
A variant of Dalitso. ... [more]
Dalmar m Somali
Derived from the words dal meaning "land" or "country" and mar meaning "to pass through" or "travel". The name can be interpreted as "traveler of the land" or "one who journeys through the country." It reflects a heritage of movement and exploration, significant in Somali culture, where nomadic life and migration were historically important... [more]
Damal m Somali
Meaning "reward" or "prize."
Damamli f Eastern African
beautiful vision
Dambisa f Southern African
A Zambian feminine name borne by the economist Dambisa Felicia Moyo.
Dambuzgho f Tumbuka
Means "troublesome" in Tumbuka, often given to babies whose mothers were unwell during pregnancy.
Dami m & f Igbo, Yoruba
Short form of Damilola.
Damilare m Yoruba
Yoruba... [more]
Damilola m & f Yoruba
Means "God makes me wealthy" in Yoruba.
Dammenech f Amharic
Means "she was cloudy" in Amharic.
Dammy m & f Nigerian, Yoruba
Diminutive of Damilola and other Yoruba names containing dam.
Damya f Berber, Northern African, History
Tamazight feminine given name, an alternative possible given name of the Berber warrior-queen and leader Kahina.
Dananai m & f Shona
Means "love each other" in Shona.
Danat m Ge'ez
Coptic Christian (Ge'ez) word for the piercing on Jesus' left palm.
Danata f Ge'ez
Feminine form of Danat.
Dančile f Sidamo
Means "fine" in Sidama.
Dandauda m Hausa
Is the name given to Sulaiman
Dané f Afrikaans
Variant of Danaë.
Dangana m & f Dagbani
Means "confidence" or "trust in the goodness of God" in Dagbani.
Daniachew m Amharic
Means "arbitrate between them" or "you be the judge" in Amharic.
Daniat f Tigrinya
Means "judge" in Tigrinya.
Danie m Afrikaans
Diminutive of Daniël.
Danismo m Southern African
The meaning of Danismo is "Jubilant and Content with one's life and experiences." Commonly used to describe someone who has had good fortune recently.
Daniwa f Shona
Meaning "be called".
Ɗantala m Hausa
From the Hausa ɗa meaning “son” and Tàlātā̀ meaning “Tuesday”.
Daraar-tu f Sidamo
Means "she blossomed" in Sidama.
Daraima m Efik
Means "celebrate love" in Efik.
Daramfon m & f Ibibio
Means "rejoice at grace" in Ibibio.
Darasimi m & f Nigerian
the name come from Nigeria and it can be use for any gender and it mean god love you
Dativa f Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical), Eastern African, Portuguese (Rare), Spanish (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Feminine form of Dativus. This was the name of a 5th-century Christian martyr from North Africa. It is mostly used in Eastern Africa (mainly in Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda).
Dative f French (African), Eastern African
French form of Dativa, mostly used in Rwanda.
Daubode m Ijaw
Means "father has returned" in Ijaw.
Dauda m Hausa
Hausa form of David.
Daudi m Swahili
Daudi is an altered form of Daud, an Arabic name, which also is an altered form of the Hebrew name David, which means "beloved" or "uncle."
Daulayefa m Ijaw
Means "nothing can be compared to a father" in Ijaw.
Daven m African, Tamil
Pronunciation: Dayven (pronounced as in "Dave" with an n)... [more]
Davincia f Southern African
Peace and love
Dawie m Afrikaans
Diminutive of Dawid.
Dayax m & f Somali
Means "moon" in Somali. A well-known bearer is Dayax Dalnuurshe, an award-winning Somali musical artist.
Dayot m Western African
Diminutive of Dayotchanculle, notably borne by the French soccer player Dayot Upamecano (1998-).
Dayotchanculle m Western African
Meaning as of yet unknown. This is the full first name of the French soccer player Dayot Upamecano (b. 1998), who is of Bissau-Guinean descent. He was named after his great-grandfather, who was the leader of a village on the island of Jeta in Guinea-Bissau.
Ddunit f Kabyle
Kabyle form of Dunya.
Debre-work f Ge'ez
Means "mountain of gold" in Ge'ez.
Dede f Dagbani
Means "straight, rightly" in Dagbani.
Deeriq m African American, English (African), Western African
Elaboration of Eric using popular prefex De-.
Defere m Amharic
Means "he is brave" in Amharic.
Deginet m Amharic
Means "goodness" in Amharic.
Degmo f Somali
Means "district" in Somali.
Deji m & f Nigerian
Transferred use of the surname Deji.
Deji m Yoruba
Diminutive of Ayodeji.
Deka f & m African
An African name of unknown origin, this unisex baby name means "pleasing".
Dekontee f & m Western African
Translates to the following: In God's Time or Time will tell or Patience.
Dela f Zulu (Rare)
Dela. in Zulu it means to become whole, to feel complete and satisfied.
Dele m Nigerian
An uncommonly used name from the West African country of Nigeria. This name is commonly pronounced as 'Deli' but this is not the real way on how to pronounce this name.
Delnesahu m Amharic
Means "I defeated" in Amharic.
Dembe m & f Eastern African
Meaning "peaceful", origin is Ugandan.
Dembo m Mende
Means "warrior" in Mende.
Demekai m Nigerian (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Demekai.
Demeteriya f Eastern African
Of unknown origin and meaning. ... [more]
Demilade f & m Western African, Igbo, Yoruba
Means "God has crowned me with joy" in Yoruba.
Demisse m Amharic
Alternate transcription of Amharic ደመሰ (see Demissie).
Demissie m Amharic
Means "my destroyer" from Amharic ደመሰሰ (damasasa) meaning "to destroy, to crush".
Deneke m Amharic
Means "he is marvellous" in Amharic.
Deobia m Nigerian
Short form of Oladeobia.
Dereje m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "to develop, to organise" in Amharic.
Deresse m Ethiopian, Amharic
Ethiopian name of unknown meaning.
Derifagha f & m Ijaw
Means "laughter can never end" in Ijaw.
Desita f Amharic
Means "joy, happiness" in Amharic.
Devoux m South African
Name created in the 2000s. A son who aspires for greatness. The one who reaches and catches his goals.
Dewald m Afrikaans
Afrikaans form of Dietbald or Dietwald.
Dezy m Edo (Modern)
''You cant block God's path or you can not block ones destiny; diminutive of Aigbodezzy''
Dia f African, Mbama
Means "love" in Lembaama.
Dialika f Western African
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Diambu m Central African
Means "quiet warrior".
Diaraye f Western African
Western African form of Zahra.
Diarra m African
sawhili
Diba f Luba
Means "sun" in Tshiluba language spoken in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Dideoluwakusidede f Yoruba
Means "the coming of the lord is at hand" in Yoruba.
Didimalang f Tswana
Means "be quiet" in Setswana.
Didiza f Zulu
Means "flutter" in Zulu.
Diduc m Kabyle
Kabyle form of Didouche
Diébédo m Western African
The given name of the architect and Pritzker pize winner Diébédo Francis Kéré from Burkina Faso.
Diekololaoluwa f Yoruba
Means "god's blessing is not small" in Yoruba.
Diekololaoluwalayemi f Yoruba
Means "the wealth of god in my life cannot be measured" in Yoruba.
Digil m Somali
"Digil" refers to a Somali clan known for agriculture and pastoralism. It symbolizes community and resilience.
Dijesumu m & f Yoruba (Rare)
Dijesumu means hold Jesus the name was translated from yoruba gods name to Christian which is Dorisamu, hold Orumila
Diji m Igbo
Means "a farmer" in Igbo.
Dikamellesh f Amharic
Means "you have no weakness" in Amharic.
Dikaya m & f Manjak
Means "is going nowhere" in Manjak. This name is given to protect the child from an early death.
Dikeleditsame f Tswana
Means "my tears" in Setswana.
Dikeletso f Tswana
Means "wishes" in Setswana.
Dikembe m Central African
From Dikembe Mutombo (born June 25, 1966) a Congolese American retired professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Outside basketball, he has become known for his humanitarian work.
Dikgakgamatso m & f Tswana
Means "miracles" in Setswana.
Diksa m & f African
MEANING "PLAY", USED BY THE YUNGUR PEOPLE OF THE ADAMAWA HIGHLANDS IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA.NIGERIA.
Dilivio m Afrikaans (Rare), Dutch (Surinamese, Rare)
Since this name is also found written as Di Livio, it is probably a combination of the Italian preposition di meaning "of" with the given name Livio... [more]
Dimakatso f Tswana
Means "surprises" in Setswana.
Dimena f Lingala
Means “to be close, to be nearby” in Lingala.
Dimien m & f Ijaw
Means "God's work" or "the hand of God" in Ijaw.
Dindi m & f Southern African, Tumbuka
Means "grave" in Tumbuka, given after the deaths of previous siblings in infancy.
Dineo f Sotho
Means "gifts" or "talents" in Sotho.
Dineo f Tswana
"Gifts"
Dinini m Ijaw
Meaning "mercy" or "pardon" in Ijaw.
Dinkinesh f Amharic
Means "you are a marvel" in Amharic.
Dinknesh f Amharic
Means "you are marvelous; the wondrous one" in Amharic.... [more]
Dinkyene m & f Akan
Derived from di meaning "eat" and nkyene meaning "salt". In Akan culture, the idea of 'eating salt' symbolises being alive, and this name acts as a mean of encouraging the child to live.
Dinnani m & f Dagbani
Means "it is possible" in Dagbani.
Dinobi f & m Igbo
Means "Beloved" relate to Nwadinobi
Dintoli m & f Dagbani
It means own
Diomaye m Serer, Western African
Possibly means "honourable" in Serer. A notable bearer of this name is Bassirou Diomaye Faye (b. 1980), the current president of Senegal. He is commonly known mononymously as Diomaye.
Diop m Western African
Senegalese name
Dipesalema m Tswana
Means "psalms" in Tswana.
Diphetogo m Tswana
Means "changes" in Setswana.
Dipone m & f Tswana
Means "lights" in Setswana.
Dires m Amharic
Means "arrive!" in Amharic.
Diric m Somali
A name that comes from the Somali word diric which means "bold; fearless or daring." The name connotes courage or heroism. Outside of Somalia, a Somali person may spell the name as DIRI.
Dirkie m Afrikaans
Diminutive of Dirk.
Dirli m & f Dagbani
Means "sharp one" in Dagbani.
Disaaka m & f Akan
Means "you deserve saying it" in Akan.
Disemi f Ijaw
Means "I like it" in Ijaw.
Diseye f & m Ijaw
Means "desired" in Ijaw.
Ditebogo f Tswana
Means "gratitudes" in Setswana.
Dithapelo m & f Tswana
Means "prayers" in Setswana.
Dithebe m Tswana
Means "shields" in Setswana.
Ditiro m & f Shona
Meaning "acts" or "actions". Deriving from the verb kuita.
Ditiro m Tswana
Means "acts" in Setswana.
Ditorusin f & m Ijaw
Means "leave it for God" in Ijaw.
Ditshwanelo m & f Tswana
Means "rights" in Setswana.
Diya f African, Mbama
Variant of Dia.
Diyinrin f Ijaw
Means "live life carefully" in Ijaw.
Dizgha m Tumbuka
Means "to be quiet" in Tumbuka.
Djama m Manding
Means “the crowd” in Bambara.
Djamma m Western African
Region: Burkina Faso
Djenaba f Western African
Western African name derived from Arabic Zeynab (see also Zeinabou).
Djénéba f Western African
A variant form of Zeinebou (chiefly Malian).
Djibril m Western African
Form of Jibril used in western Africa.
Djibrirou m Western African
Western African variant of Jibril.
Djidula m Western African
Means “one who lives peacefully” from the Ewe elements "Dji" which relates to “life,” “to live,” or “spirit” and "Dula" which relates “calm,” “peace,” or “patience”.
Dogo m Western African
Transferred use of the surname Dogo.
Dolapo m & f Yoruba
Means "Double" in Yoruba
Dolinde f French (Archaic), Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare)
Archaic French vernacular form of Adelinde found in the Poitou-Charentes region. Today, the name is occasionally found in the Netherlands and in Afrikaans-speaking South Africa... [more]
Dona f Kongo
Princess/ Queen
Donation m South African, English (Puritan)
From the word donation, meaning "an act or instance of presenting something as a gift, grant, or contribution."
Dooakpo f & m Ijaw
Means "peaceful world" in Ijaw.
Dookeme m Ijaw
Means "man of peace" in Ijaw.
Doubra m & f Ijaw
Means "will" or "desire" in Ijaw.
Doudou m Western African, French (African)
From a French African term of endearment meaning "beloved, darling".
Douye m Ijaw
Means "desire" in Ijaw.
Dova f Shona
Meaning "dew".
Dovéné m Ewe
Name of Togo origin, meaning "given by God", "God's gift".
Doyinsola f Yoruba
Means "my wealth is sweet" in Yoruba.
Dramane m Western African
Short form of Abd al-Rahman used in parts of western Africa.
Dricky f Afrikaans
Diminutive of Hendrika.
Drissa m Western African
Form of Idris 1 used in parts of western Africa.
Duah m Akan
Means "tree" in Akan.
Duateme f Ijaw
Means "guardian spirit" in Ijaw.
Duduetsang f Tswana
Means "ululations" in Setswana.
Duduzile f Zulu
Means “take comfort” in Zulu.
Dujonou f Manding
Liberian Kpelle name meaning "peacemaker".
Dúkũ m & f Akan
Means "eleventh born" in Akan.
Dulani m Yao
Means "cutting" in Yao.
Duma m Swahili
Means "cheetah" in Swahili.... [more]
Dumisa m & f Tumbuka
Means "praise, worship" or "thank you" in Tumbuka.
Dumlesi f & m Ogoni
Khana for "life/ prosperity is ahead" or "bright future"... [more]
Dumo m Ijaw
Dumo means Life Ibi Dumo means good life where Ibi means good .
Dunia f & m Arabic, Swahili, Spanish, Galician
Derived from Arabic دُنْيَا (dunyā) "world (the Earth, or any this-worldly habitat, excluding the next world)".
Dur-eessa m Sidamo
Means "rich" in Sidama.
Dur-eette f Sidamo
Feminine form of Dur-eessa.
Duretti f Oromo (Rare)
Meaning 'Luxury"
Duro m & f Yoruba
Means "wait" in Yoruba.
Dusean m Datooga
Means "black" in Datooga.
Dya f African, Mbama
Variant of Dia.
Dyhia f Berber
Variant of Dihya.
Dyondzani m Tsonga
From the Xitsonga dyondza meaning "learn".
Dyshiki f South African
South African meaning One who Likes Candy
Dzidefo m & f Ewe
Origin African Ghana Togo Benin... [more]
Dzikamai m Shona
Dzikamai means "settle down". The name is given to express the idea of settling down and not jumping from one relationship to another or one project to another. The former Zimbabwean Minister and MP, Dzikamai Mavhaire is one well known bearer of this name.
Dzikimai m Shona
Means “slow down” in Shona.
Dzinashe m Shona
Dzinashe means "It's with the Lord". One well known bearer of this name is Dzinashe Machingura.
Dziva f Shona
Means "water" in Shona.
Dzunani m Tsonga
From the Xitsonga dzuna meaning "praise".
Dzunisani m & f Tsonga
Means "praise, praise together" in Xitsonga.
Dzuwa m & f Chewa
Means "sunshine" in Chewa.
Ebiarede m & f Ijaw
meaning i have seen good
Ebidese f & m Ijaw
Means "love good things" in Ijaw.
Ebidisebofa m & f Ijaw
Means "there is no one that doesn't like good things" in Ijaw.
Ebidowei m Ijaw
A man who seeks good
Ebifinidei f & m Ijaw
Means "good things have been opened to me" in Ijaw.
Ebiundu m Ijaw
Means "good life" in Ijaw.
Edebe f African
The name originates from Sudan, in the concrete tribe of Gurfan meaning the first, princess.
Edem m & f Efik
Means "last" or "God has delivered me" in Efik.
Edet m & f Efik
Means "market" in Efik and is given to babies born on market day.
Edetobo m Efik
Means "market day" in Efik.
Edidem m Efik
Means "chief" in Efik.
Edidiong f & m Efik
Means “blessing” in Efik.
Edikan m Efik
Means "victory" in Efik.
Ediwakima f & m Efik, Ibibio
Means "abundance; love" in Ibibio and Efik.
Edji m Central African
"What I wanted"
Edoghogho m & f African, Isoko, Edo
This name which means "Day of Joy," originates from the Isoko and Edo ethnolinguistic groups of Southern Nigeria which is located on the West Coast of Africa. Broken down, it means: "Ede - Day" and "Oghogho - joy" (Which is also very common as a name in both these cultures) When combined however, it morphs into the spelling: "Edoghogho" meaning "Day of Joy" or "The Day of Joy." Phonetically, it can be pronounced "Ed-o-ghor-ghor" with the "r" silent.