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.
Edoghogho m & f African, Isoko, EdoThis 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.
Eghard m Germanic, AfrikaansThe first element of this name is derived from
ag, an uncertain element for which several etymologies have been proposed. The most widely accepted explanation is that it comes from Proto-Germanic
*agjo meaning "sharp, pointed"... [
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Emmsdan m & f Yoruba (Rare)Means "excellence of God's Salvation" in Igala (a language in the Yoruboid branch, common to Nigeria), from Igala
emms "excellence" and
dan "God Our Salvation".
Endai m ShonaMeaning "go, depart" or "proceed, progress"; it is the plural of
enda.
Endlani m & f TsongaFrom the Xitsonga
endla meaning "make, create, do".
Fadha f SomaliPossibly from Arabic
فِضَّة (fiḍḍa), meaning "silver" or
فَضَاء (faḍāʔ), meaning "empty space".
Fanendo m NigerianA known bearer of this name is Nigerian soccer player Fanendo Adi (1990-).
Fedens f AfricanMeaning unknown. This was the name of Tatiana Rusesabagina's sister-in-law, portrayed by Leleti Khumalo in 'Hotel Rwanda' (2004).
Gado m HausaMeans "bed" in Hausa. This name is traditionally given to the child born after twins.
Gedleyihlekisa m Southern African, ZuluIn the case of former South African president Jacob Zuma (1942-), the name means "the one who smiles while causing you harm" in Zulu. His middle name was invented by his father, who based it on the phrase
ngeke ngithule umuntu engigedla engihlekisa meaning "I won't keep quiet when someone deceives me with a beautiful smile while he is doing damage to me".
Gondai m ShonaMeans "to trust or place hope in" in Shona.
Goodluck m AfricanA famous bearer is the Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.
Goodwill m Literature, English (African), Southern AfricanFrom the English word
goodwill, derived from Middle English
gode meaning "good" and
will "wish, will, volition", which was originally a nickname applied to an amiable person with a favourable disposition towards others... [
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Guled m & f SomaliIt means victory after a long struggle
Guondibo m & f BandialMeans "they inter you there" in Bandial. This is considered a 'death prevention' name.
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.
Hoodo f SomaliThis name comes from the Somali word hoodo which means "luck, fortunate." Somalis outside of Somalia may spell the name as Hodo.
Igider m Berber (Rare)Mighty and strong, this name stands for ‘eagle’ in one of the Berber languages.
Irbad m SomaliIrbad is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Iyabode f YorubaYoruba for " mother has returned". When a the first girl child is born after the death of a grandmother, the child is given this name. Iya is the root word,which means mother. Such as Iyaba, wich means Grandmother.
Jenda m & f DagbaniIt means Outstanding or exceptional when used as a verb, but when used as a noun it means responsibility
Kabinda m & f LuhyaDerived from the Luhya word
binda meaning "to enclose doorway with posts". This name is traditionally given to the last child.
Kahandi m PareMeans "knife" in the Athu language of the Pare people.
Kalkidan f AmharicAmharic for "promise", root words "qal" (ቃል) meaning word, and "kidan" (ኪዳን), meaning covenant, from the Ge'ez language
Kambondoo m DagbaniThis is one of the death prevention names among the Dagbamba. When a woman gave birth up to three to four times and each time she give birth the children die. To prevent this names like this is given to a child to prevent it from dying.
Kamwendo m ChewaMeans "walking from place to place; traveller" in Chewa language.
Kande f HausaUnknown etymology. This name is usually given to a girl born after two or more successive boys.
Kasinda f KongoMeans “child who was born at dawn” in Kikongo.
Kedist f Ethiopian, AmharicVariant spelling of
Kidist. A famous bearer is Kedist Deltour, a Belgian model who was crowned Miss Belgium in 2023.
Kenhinde m & f YorubaOne coming last. Often used for the second of twins.
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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Kisundi m PareMeans "deep night" in the Athu language of the Pare people.
Kolade m YorubaMeans "brings lots of wealth" in Yoruba, derived from
kó meaning "gather" combined with
ọlá meaning "honour, wealth, success, notability" and
dé meaning "arrive, return".
Konadu f & m AfricanUsed among Akan peoples in Ghana, West Africa. Can be used as a first name and surname.
Kouadio m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
jɔlɛ "Tuesday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Tuesday".
Kpadia m IjawMeaning unknown. It was the name of an Ijaw king.
Kudirat f YorubaPossibly from the Yoruba
kúdírátù meaning "power".
Kwada m BaribaMeans "last son of the throne" in Bariba.
Kwayedza m & f ShonaMeaning “the sunlight or morning light has dawned” or “the sunrise has dawned”.
Laamiiɗo m FulaA Fulani honorific term, derived from the root
laamu, meaning “
leadership”
Laminde f HausaEtymology uncertain. Traditionally given to girls born on Thursdays.
Landi f AfrikaansShort from of
Yolandi. This name is borne by South African model Landi Swanepoel (b. 1979).
Linda m ZuluMeans "wait!" in Zulu (note that this is the imperative singular form of
-linda).
Luyando m & f TongaMeans “To Love” in Tonga. Related to the Tongan name Yandwa.
Lyndall f & m English, South AfricanTransferred use of the surname
Lyndall. This was (first?) used as a given name by the South African author, political activist and feminist Olive Schreiner (1855-1920) for the heroine in her most famous novel,
The Story of an African Farm (1883)... [
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Machanda m & f NyoroMachanda is the Bunyoro month where sesame seeds are planted and sown.
Madaya f Guanche, Berber (Archaic)From Guanche
*madăyya, meaning "beautiful thing to see". Besides the Canary Islands, this name was also used in Northern Africa.
Madhil m DinkaMeans "born on the way" in Dinka. This name is given to a male that’s born on the way, for example while the mother is traveling and gives birth on the way to her destination.
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.
Mafamadi m & f AkanMeans "I have taken it for free" in Akan.
Mahado f SomaliPossibly from the Somali
mahad meaning "thanks".
Mahamadi m Western AfricanA West African variant of Muhammad most commonly used by the Mossi people in Burkina Faso.