Afro-American Mythology Submitted Names

These names occur in the various mythologies and religions that developed in the Americas among African slaves.

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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.

Aganju m Yoruba Mythology, Afro-American Mythology
The son of Ọbatala and Odudua. He marries his sister Yemọja and they produce a son named Orungan ("air").

Agwé m Afro-American Mythology
Haitian name meaning "spirit of the sea". In Vodou, and especially in Haiti, Agwé (also spelt Goue, Agoueh, or Agive), is a loa who rules over the sea, fish, and aquatic plants, as well as the patron loa of fishermen and sailors.

Anansi m African Mythology, Afro-American Mythology, Folklore
From Akan anansi meaning "spider". In West African and Caribbean folklore, Anansi is a trickster spirit who frequently takes the form of a spider.

Erzulie f Afro-American Mythology, Haitian Creole
This is the Haitian Voodoo love goddess and goddess of elemental forces. She is personified as a water snake. She is also called Ezili.

Ezili f Afro-American Mythology, New World Mythology
Ezilí Dantor or Erzulie Dantò is the name of a Haitian Vodou Iwa.

Imanja f Afro-American Mythology
Form of Yemayá found in Uruguay. Also compare Iemanjá.

Mami Wata f African Mythology, Afro-American Mythology
The name of a water spirit venerated in West, Central, and Southern Africa and in the Afro-American diaspora.

Oya f Yoruba Mythology, Afro-American Mythology
Literally means "she (who) tore" in Yoruba. ... [more]

Pyra f Afro-American Mythology

Yemanyá f Yoruba Mythology, Afro-American Mythology
Variant of Iemanjá.

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