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Rendhel m Western African
Possibly a variant of Randall.
Reydan f African
The 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
Rhandzu m & f Tsonga
Means "love" in Xitsonga.
Rindzela m & f Tsonga
Means "expect, wait for" in Xitsonga.
Romodan m Eastern African
Eritrean name, which is possibly derived from the Arabic name Ramadan.
Ronelda f Afrikaans
Feminine form of Ronald. Ronelda Kamfer (born 1981) is an Afrikaans-speaking South African poet.
Ropafadzo f Shona
Means "blessing from God" in Shona.
Rotshidzwa m & f Venda
Means "we have been saved" in Tshivenda.
Ruandi f Afrikaans (Modern, Rare)
Most probably a combination of Ruan and Yolandi.
Rudzani m & f Venda
Means "guide" in Venda.
Rukidi m Nyoro, Tooro
From kidi, meaning ‘stone’.
Ruvaredenga f Shona
It means "the flower of heaven".
Ruwadzano f Shona
Means "togetherness" in Shona.
Ruweyda f Somali
Somali form of Ruwaida.
Ruzvidzo f Shona
Meaning "contemptuous, despise", it derives from the verb kuzvidza, meaning "to show contempt; to despise"
Rynhard m Afrikaans
Afrikaans form of Rijnhard.
Saadiya f Western African, Indian (Muslim)
Form of Sa'dia used in Western Africa and India.
Sadaka m Swahili
Means "a religious offering" in Swahili.
Sadao f Swahili
Means "leader" in Swahili.
Sadatu f Western African
Name of Liberian Orgin
Sadau m & f Hausa
From the Hausa sā̀du meaning "get together”.
Sade f Yoruba, English (Modern)
Short form of Folasade. It was popularized in the mid-80s due to the Nigerian-born British singer Sade Adu (born Helen Folasade Adu, 1959-) and her eponymous smooth jazz band Sade.
Sadiki m Swahili
Means "believe" in Swahili.
Sadiki m Egyptian, Arabic, Swahili
Translating to “faithful” or “loyal,” it can always remind baby to stay dedicated to the people they love. Whether it’s through a ride-or-die friendship or sticking by their own beliefs, the name Sadiki is a constant reminder to keep a steadfast heart.
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.
Sador m Ethiopian, Literature
Coptic Christian (Ge'ez) word for the piercing on Jesus' ribs by the lancet.... [more]
Sadora f Ethiopian, English (American)
Sador is the Coptic Christian (Ge'ez) word for the piercing on Jesus' ribs by the lancet. Adding an "a" at the end feminizes it.... [more]
Sadzamari f Shona
Means "income" in Shona.
Saɛid m Kabyle
Kabyle form of Sa'id.
Saheed m African American, African
In the Middle East, Saheed holds a special place within the region’s diverse cultural mosaic. It is embraced by countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt, where it represents a deep connection to religious and spiritual beliefs... [more]
Saïdou m Western African
Form of Sa'id used in parts of French-influenced western Africa.
Sa'idu m Hausa
Hausa form of Sa'id.
Sandisiwe f Xhosa
Means "increased" or "we have been added to" in Xhosa.
Sando m Dagbani, Kusaal
Means "stranger" or "traveler" in Dagbani and Kusaal.
Saredo f Somali
Etymology uncertain, possibly from the Somali sare meaning "high, advanced".
Sarudzai f Shona
Means "Be selective or discriminate". #Depending on circumstances the name may be a call to be selective in what you do or maybe blaming someone for being discriminating"
Sedireng m Tswana
Means "do it" in Setswana.
Seledebo m & f Ijaw
Means "the chosen one" in Ijaw.
Shaadiyya f Somali
Somali form of Shadya.
Shadari m Hausa
Means "born during the cold season" in Hausa.
Shadein f Shona, Chewa
Means "child of God" in Shona and Chewa.
Shadreck m English (African), Southern African
Variant of Shadrach. It is particularly popular in Southern African countries.
Shandukani m & f Venda
Means "to change" in Tshivenda.
Shida m & f Swahili, Persian
The name is originated from Arabic language meaning horrible, suffering, hardness or struggles
Shungudzemwoyo m Shona
Means "yearnings of the heart" in Shona.
Siendou m Manding
This name is originally from the Arabic name Said. Among West Africa's Manding people, mainly in Northern Cote d'Ivoire in places like Kong, Dabakala, Satama Sokura and Sokoro. A variant of the name in Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea where the same Mande people with differing dialects live, Seydou... [more]
Silindile f Xhosa, Zulu
Means "we are waiting" in Xhosa and Zulu.
Silondile f Zulu
Means "has kept us, has protected us" in Zulu.
Simdingile m & f Xhosa, Zulu
Possibly means "we need this", derived from Xhosa and Zulu dinga meaning "to need, to require".
Simidele f Yoruba
Means "follow me home" in Yoruba. ... [more]
Sindisa m & f Southern African (Rare), Zulu (Rare)
From Zulu sindisa meaning "save, redeem, rescue".
Sindisiwe f Zulu
Means "saved" in Zulu.
Sindiswa f Southern African, Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi
Means "saved" in Zulu and Xhosa.
Sinedu f Eastern African
Ethiopian name.
Siphamandla m South African, Zulu
Means "give us strength" in Zulu.
Siraad f Somali
Means "lantern" in Somali.
Sirlord m Western African
Probably composed from the English words sir and lord.
Sithandazile f Ndebele
Means "we prayed" in Ndebele.
Sithandilizwe m & f Ndebele
Means "we love our country" in Ndebele.
Siyamthanda f & m Xhosa
Means "we love him/her" in Xhosa.
Siyanda m Zulu
Means "we are increasing" in Zulu.
Sordum f & m Ogoni
Means "time of life" in Khana.
Sroda f Western African
Means "respect".
Stanilde f Medieval English, Central African (Rare), English (Rare)
Means "Stone battle". It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon elements stan 1 meaning "Stone", and hild meaning "Battle".
Sthandekile f Ndebele
Means "we are loved" in Ndebele.
Sudaysi m Somali (Arabized, Modern)
Based on the name of sheikh Abdul Rahmane Ibn Abdul Aziz Al-Sudais, Imam of the great mosque of Mekka. Arab al-sudais means "the sixth".
Suhidoo m & f Dagbani
Means "peace" in Dagbani.
Sylidio m Eastern African
The given name of the Rwandian politician Sylidio Dusabumuremyi who was stabbed to death in September 2019.
Tadairaishe m & f Shona (Anglicized, Rare)
Those who answered God's call/agreed or believed in God's word
Tadalesh m Somali
Means "person who possesses a lot of good luck" in Somali.
Tadêfi f Berber
Means "sweetness" in Berber.
Taderfit f Berber (Rare)
Means "liberation" in Berber.
Tádése m & f Yoruba
Means "repair the crown" in Yoruba.
Tadisa f & m Shona
It means "we have loved profusely/a great deal", from the verb 'kudisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely". A longer form of the name may be Tadisisa.
Tadisisa f & m Shona
It means "we have loved profusely/a great deal and with much abundance", from the verb 'kudisisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely and with great abundance". A shorter form of the name may be Tadisa.
Tadiswanashe f Shona
Means "We've been loved by God" in Shona.
Tadiwanashe m & f Shona
Zimbabwean name....it mean God is proud of us
Tadiwanashe m Shona
Means "God loves us" in Shona.
Tadiwanashe m Shona
It isa Zimbabwean based name meaning God loves us
Tadjidine m Comorian
Comorian form of Taj ad-Din.
Tadla f Berber (Rare)
Means "branches" in Berber.
Takudzwa m Shona
Means "we have been honoured" in Shona.
Takunda f & m African
Means "we have conquered" in Shona.
Tamanda f Chewa
Means "to praise" in Chewa.
Tamuda m Shona
Means "we love him" in Shona.
Tandeko m Zulu
Always lovable. From Bantu root tande
Tandokazi f African
Originate from Xhosa, Bantu.
Tandzile f Swazi
Means "a female addition to the family" in Swazi.
Tanebdatt f Berber
Means "support" in Tamazight.
Tanyaradzwa f Shona
Means "we have been consoled", "we have found comfort" in Shona, often bestowed upon a girl born after a tragedy or difficulty, she being the source of consolation or comfort; the implied meaning is "blessing, godsend".
Tariperedei m & f Ijaw
Means "love has been given to me" in Ijaw.
Tassadit f Ancient Berber, Kabyle
From Arabic سعد (sa'd) meaning "fortune, good luck" combined with the Tamazight feminine prefix ⵜⴰ (ta) and suffix ⵜ (t).
Tatadzeiko f Shona
Means "what wrong have we done?" in Shona.
Tawanda f & m African American, African
African Zimbabwe meaning we are many... [more]
Tazdayt f Kabyle
Means "palm tree" in Kabyle.
Tẹlẹ́dàlàṣẹ m & f Yoruba
Means "God is authority" in Yoruba.
Tèmídé f & m Yoruba
Means "mine has arrived" in Yoruba.
Temidire m & f Yoruba
This Nigerian name means "Mine has turned to blessings" in Yoruba.
Temilade f Yoruba
Possibly means “the crown is mine.”
Tendayi m Shona
Variant of Tendai.
Tendeka f Shona
Meaning “be faithful; be true”, a longer form of the name is Tendekamunashe.
Tendelechi f Tumbuka
Means "what should we walk for?" in Tumbuka.
Tendeso f & m Shona (Rare)
Can mean "faith" or some may use it as meaning something used to give thanks
Tẹ́wọ́gbadé m & f Yoruba
Means "receive this crown" in Yoruba.
Thandabantu m Zulu
Means "fond of others" in Zulu.
Thandanani m Zulu
Means "you all love one another" in Zulu.
Thandaza f Zulu
Meaning prey or preyer.
Thandiswa f Zulu, Bantu
Means "to be loved" or "to be blessed" in Zulu
Thandizani m Chewa
Means "help" in Chewa.
Thandoluhle m Zulu
Means "good love" in Zulu.
Thanduxolo m & f Xhosa
Means "peace lover" in Xhosa.
ThankGod m English (African), Nigerian
From the English phrase thank God. It is most commonly used in Nigeria, and may represent an English translation of an indigenous name, such as Igbo Kelechi... [more]
Tidiane m Western African
From a French word used to refer to a follower of Tijaniyyah, a Sufi order that originated in Northern Africa.
Tidiya m & f Dagbani
It means "we have won"
Timidi m Ijaw
Means "live to see" or "witness" in Ijaw.
Tinotenda m & f Shona, Southern African
Meaning “we believe” and “ we gives thanks or gratitude.” Longer forms of the name would be Tinotendaishe or Tinotendanashe.
Tintadêfi f Berber
Means "sweetness, of sweetness" in Tamazight.
Tiroyamodimo m Tswana
Means "God's work" in Setswana.
Tódìmú m & f Yoruba
Means "enough to hold on to" in Yoruba.
Todini m & f Shona
Means "What shall we do?". This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is lost regarding what to do in their circumstances
Toendepi m Shona
Means "where shall we go". This name is given where a family has grievances against their neighbours and desire to move away.
Tòkèdé m & f Yoruba
Means "returning from the mountain(s)" in Yoruba.
Tómiládé m & f Yoruba
Means "that which is enough honour for me" in Yoruba.
Tomutenda m Shona
Meaning “we give thanks to him”, a longer form of the name is Tomutendaishe, whilst Tom is the shorter form.
Tomutendaishe m & f Shona
Meaning “we give thanks to He who is the Lord”, it is synonymous with the names Tinomutendaishe and Tovatendaishe.
Tonderai m Shona
Means "remember" in Shona.
Tòròmádé m & f Yoruba
Means "hold onto the crown" in Yoruba.
Trudene f English (Rare), Afrikaans
Elaborated form of Trudy.
Tshanduko m & f Venda
Means "change" in Tshivenda.
Tshediso m Sotho
Means "consolation" in Sesotho.
Tshianda m & f Luba
Short form of Tshiandanda.
Tshiandanda m & f Luba
This name is given by Luba people when the newborn has at least four older siblings of the opposite gender.
Tshilidzi f & m Venda
Possibly means "Grace". A notable bearer is Tshilidzi Marwala, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg.
Tshimangadzo m & f Venda
Means "miracle" in Tshivenda.
Tsundzuka m & f Tsonga
Means "remember" in Xitsonga.
Tuburuode m Western African, Ijaw
Means "they have moved northward" in Ijaw.
Tudatt f Berber
Means "ewe" in Tamazight.
Tutonda m Kongo
Means "to thank" in Kongo.
Tutondele m Kongo
Means "we thank you" in Kongo.
Tzeddig f Berber
Meaning unknown.
Udad m Berber
Means "ram (male sheep)" in Tamazight.
Udeera f Swahili
Udeera was a baby born in the covenant of kings in africa she went through trials and tribulations growing up , stories told that god helped her throughout hard times and starvation.... [more]
Udemeobong m Efik
Means "my share from God" in Efik.
Udendaneki f Datooga
Means "the spring, source of water" in Datooga.
Ùdìayọ̀ m & f Yoruba
Means "bundle of joy" in Yoruba,
Udo m Efik
Means "second son" in Efik.
Udofia m Efik
Means "fourth son" in Efik.
Udofia m Ibibio
Means "third son" in Ibibio.
Udofot m Efik
Means "fourth son" in Efik.
Udoh m Efik
Means "second son" in Efik.
Udoh-udoh m Efik
Means "third son" in Efik.
Udoka m Nigerian, Igbo
Allegedly an Igbo name meaning "peace is above all else"; compare Udo 2.
Udom m Efik
Means "right" in Efik.
Udonna m Igbo
Means "Father's Peace" in Igbo.
Udonne f Igbo
Means "Mother's Peace" in Igbo.
Uduakabasi m & f Ibibio, Efik
Means "will of God" in Ibibio and Efik.
Uduma m Igbo
The name means serenity, quietness. It's derived from the deity god of river, Uduma mmiri. A deity believed to be responsible for maintaining stillness of the waters in ohafia community in Igbo race.
Ugbaad f Somali
Variant of Ugbad.
Ugbad f Somali
The meaning is a "Bouquet of Roses". It is a new name, people used it as a very advanced language term of the meaning.
Uluthando m Ndebele, Zulu
Means "he is love" in Ndebele and Zulu.
Umande f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "dew".
Undule m Nyakyusa
Means "you help me" in Nyakyusa.
Usakteayda f Datooga
Means "one who was born in the morning" in Datooga.
Ushindi m Swahili
Swahili masculine name meaning "victory, triumph".
Uwemediemoh m & f Efik
Means "health is wealth" in Efik.
Uwemedimoh m & f Efik
Means "life is wealth" in Efik,
Uzondu m Igbo
Means "way of life; road of life" in Igbo.
Varaidzo m Shona
Varaidzo means "One who keeps company". This is given to acknowledge your child as one with whom you keep company. It is common to give this name to a child born in your later years.
Vushemadzoro m Shona
The name comes from Shona tribes in which KingShip was prevalent. This name was usually given to the chosen next bearer of the throne. The name means the Kingship turnover, i.e. the practice of succeeding a leader... [more]
Wachikondi m & f Chewa
Means "friendly" in Chewa.
Wada f Oromo
East african (Kushitic, Oromo) meaning "Promise".
Wadiya m & f Luo (Archaic)
Found mainly in the Suba regions. Name believed to have Bantu origins.
Wadzanai m & f Shona
Means "be in cordial fellowship" in Shona.
Waibodei m & f Ijaw
Means "has returned again" in Ijaw.
Wáléadé m & f Yoruba
Means "come to the house of the crown/royalty" in Yoruba.
Wandile f & m Zulu, South African
Means "you are extra" in Zulu.
Wandisile m Xhosa
Means "he has been added" in Xhosa.
Wandoo m & f Tiv
Means "a child is good" in Tiv.
Waridabo m & f Ijaw
Means "lord of the household" in Ijaw.
Waridi f Swahili
Swahili feminine name meaning "rose", ultimately from the Arabic Warda.
Watidaishe f Shona
Means "the Lord has loved us" in Shona.
Wawuda f Eastern African
Means "one who is satisfied" in Taita.
Wedzerai f Shona
Means "add onto" in Shona.
Weldab m Eastern African
Eritrean given name of uncertain meaning. It might possibly be a variant or alternate transcription of Woldeab.
Wenikado f & m Ijaw
Means "I have worked too much" in Ijaw.
Werede m Amharic
Means "he descended" in Amharic.
Widdineh m Amharic
Means "you are dear" in Amharic.
Widi f Amharic
Means "precious" in Amharic.
Wodaje m Amharic
Means "my friend" in Amharic.
Woldeab m Eastern African, Tigrinya
Eritrean given name, of which the meaning is as of yet unknown.... [more]
Woldemariam m Amharic
Means "child of Mary" in Amharic. A notable bearer of this name is Yosef Wolde-Mariam, a member of the Norwegian musical duo Madcon.
Woldemichael m Eastern African, Amharic, Ge'ez
Means "child of Michael" in Amharic and Ge'ez.
Wondim m Amharic
Means "brother" in Amharic.
Wondimagegnenu m Amharic
Means "I have found a brother" in Amharic.
Woyinbode f & m Ijaw
Means "God has come" in Ijaw.
Wumda f & m Dagbani
Means "obedient one" in Dagbani.
Wundeiya m & f Dagbani
"God has accepted"
Wynand m Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare), East Frisian (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare)
Medieval Dutch form of Wijnand, Frisian variant of Winand and South African form of Winand.... [more]
Wynanda f Medieval Dutch, Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Medieval Dutch form of Wijnanda, Frisian variant of Winanda and South African form of Winanda.
Xaabsada f Somali
The girl form of Xaabsade.
Xaabsade m Somali
Means "keeper" in Somali.
Xaadsan f Somali
Means "cute" in Somali.
Xamida m Berber
Berber form of Hamid 1.
Xandulle m Somali
Xandulle is a Somali name
Xareed m Somali
Means "rain" in Somali.
Xiddig f Somali
Means "star" in Somali.
Xidig m Somali
Means "star" in Somali.
Xitsundzuxo m & f Tsonga
Means "reminder" in Xitsonga.
Yande f & m Mwanga
Possibly means "an expression of joy" or "an unexpected gift from God" in Mwanga.
Yandé f Serer, Western African
Meaning as of yet unknown. A notable bearer of this name was the Senegalese singer Yandé Codou Sène (1932-2010), who belonged to the Serer ethnic group.
Yandiswa f South African
Means "increased" in Zulu and "extended" in Xhosa.
Yayehirad f Amharic
Means "may whoever sees you tremble" in Amharic.
Yedder m Berber (Rare)
Though this name symbolizes immortality, it indicates a sense of unbroken spirit or uncaptured soul.
Yeddes m Tuareg
Means "he will be organised", from the Tuareg verb ddes meaning "organised".
Yendi f African, Jamaican Patois
This 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.
Yerda f & m Dagbani
Means "trust" in Dagbani.
Yétádé f Yoruba
Means "mother is worth a crown" in Yoruba.
Yevedzo f Shona
Meaning "captivation; fascination", deriving from the verb kuyevedza meaning "to captivate; to make one gaze".
Yewondwossen m Amharic
Means "man of the border" in Amharic.
Yidir m Berber, Northern African
Variant transcription of Idir.
Yidnekatchew m Amharic
Means "may he astonish them" in Amharic.
Yirdaw m Amharic
Means "may He help him" in Amharic.
Yoadan f Ethiopian, Amharic
Amharic form of Jehoaddan.
Yodit f Ethiopian
Variant of Judith. The name of a Beta-Israel Queen also reffered to as Gudit.
Yolandi f Afrikaans
Afrikaans variant of Yolande.
Yolindi f Afrikaans
South africa
Yoonduaru f Bariba
Means "born near a river" in Bariba.
Yordanos f & m Ethiopian
Amharic form of Jordan. This is also the name of a river in Lalibela.
Zadzisai m & f Shona
Means "fulfill" in Shona.
Zawditu f Amharic
Means "the crown" in Amharic.
Zawedde f Eastern African
Means "princess" in a language spoken in Uganda.
Zeidane m Western African
Variant of Zaydan (chiefly Mauritanian).
Zende m Swahili
Means "strong, firm" in Swahili.
Zeudi f Tigrinya
Means "crown" in Tigrinya. It is the name of the famous 1970 Eritrean-Italian actress Zeudi Araya (1951-).
Zewditu f Eastern African, Amharic
Zewditu is an Amharic word meaning "the Crown". Although it was sometimes erroneously Anglicized as Judith, it's not a cognate.... [more]
Zivaizvinodababa m & f Shona
Means "know what the father wants" in Shona.
Ziyanda f Xhosa
Means "increase within daughters" in Xhosa.
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.
Zubeidat f Avar, Nigerian
Avar form of Zubaida also used by Nigerian Muslims.
Zumaridi f Swahili
Means "emerald" in Swahili.
Zvido m & f Shona
It means "desires".
Zvidzai m Shona
Means "despise, look down upon" in Shona.