This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and a substring is d.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Caydiid m SomaliDerived from the Somali words
cay, meaning "insult," and
diid, meaning "to reject," interpreted as "rejects insults".
Chidochemoyo f ShonaMeaning "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 IgboA 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
Chikwendu m Igbo, AfricanMeans "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 IgboMeans "my God will not fail me" in Igbo. A famous bearer is Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Chimdalu f & m IgboMeans "thank you, my god", from Igbo
chi "god" and
daalụ "thank you".
Chipocherudo f ShonaMeaning "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".
Confidence f English (Puritan), South AfricanMeaning, "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.
Dagim m OromoMeans 'again' or 'the second (junior)' in Oromiffa.
Dagm m AmharicIt'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
Dagne f AmharicDagne means "judge" and is of Amharic origin.
Dalal m SomaliThis 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.
Dalmar m SomaliDerived 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... [
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Dambuzgho f TumbukaMeans "troublesome" in Tumbuka, often given to babies whose mothers were unwell during pregnancy.
Danat m Ge'ezCoptic Christian (Ge'ez) word for the piercing on Jesus' left palm.
Dangana m & f DagbaniMeans "confidence" or "trust in the goodness of God" in Dagbani.
Daniachew m AmharicMeans "arbitrate between them" or "you be the judge" in Amharic.
Danismo m Southern AfricanThe meaning of Danismo is "Jubilant and Content with one's life and experiences." Commonly used to describe someone who has had good fortune recently.
Ɗantala m HausaFrom the Hausa
ɗa meaning “son” and
Tàlātā̀ meaning “Tuesday”.
Darasimi m & f Nigerianthe name come from Nigeria and it can be use for any gender and it mean god love you
Daudi m SwahiliDaudi 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 IjawMeans "nothing can be compared to a father" in Ijaw.
Dayax m & f SomaliMeans "moon" in Somali. A well-known bearer is Dayax Dalnuurshe, an award-winning Somali musical artist.
Dayotchanculle m Western AfricanMeaning 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.
Deka f & m AfricanAn African name of unknown origin, this unisex baby name means "pleasing".
Dela f Zulu (Rare)Dela. in Zulu it means to become whole, to feel complete and satisfied.
Dele m NigerianAn 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.
Demissie m AmharicMeans "my destroyer" from Amharic ደመሰሰ
(damasasa) meaning "to destroy, to crush".
Devoux m South AfricanName created in the 2000s. A son who aspires for greatness. The one who reaches and catches his goals.
Dezy m Edo (Modern)''You cant block God's path or you can not block ones destiny; diminutive of Aigbodezzy''
Diba f LubaMeans "sun" in Tshiluba language spoken in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Diébédo m Western AfricanThe given name of the architect and Pritzker pize winner Diébédo Francis Kéré from Burkina Faso.
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
Dikaya m & f ManjakMeans "is going nowhere" in Manjak. This name is given to protect the child from an early death.
Dikembe m Central AfricanFrom 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.
Diksa m & f AfricanMEANING "PLAY", USED BY THE YUNGUR PEOPLE OF THE ADAMAWA HIGHLANDS IN NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA.NIGERIA.
Dimien m & f IjawMeans "God's work" or "the hand of God" in Ijaw.
Dinkyene m & f AkanDerived 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.
Diomaye m Serer, Western AfricanPossibly 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.
Diric m SomaliA 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.
Disaaka m & f AkanMeans "you deserve saying it" in Akan.
Ditiro m & f ShonaMeaning "acts" or "actions". Deriving from the verb
kuita.
Djidula m Western AfricanMeans “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”.
Doubra m & f IjawMeans "will" or "desire" in Ijaw.
Dovéné m EweName of Togo origin, meaning "given by God", "God's gift".
Dúkũ m & f AkanMeans "eleventh born" in Akan.
Dumisa m & f TumbukaMeans "praise, worship" or "thank you" in Tumbuka.
Dumlesi f & m OgoniKhana for "life/ prosperity is ahead" or "bright future"... [
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Dzikamai m ShonaDzikamai 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.
Dzinashe m ShonaDzinashe means "It's with the Lord". One well known bearer of this name is Dzinashe Machingura.
Ebidisebofa m & f IjawMeans "there is no one that doesn't like good things" in Ijaw.
Ebifinidei f & m IjawMeans "good things have been opened to me" in Ijaw.
Edebe f AfricanThe name originates from Sudan, in the concrete tribe of Gurfan meaning the first, princess.
Edem m & f EfikMeans "last" or "God has delivered me" in Efik.
Edet m & f EfikMeans "market" in Efik and is given to babies born on market day.