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African Baby Names
87 names with meanings: 44 girl names and 43 boy names.
African names come from many languages and cultures, including Igbo, Yoruba, Swahili, Akan, Zulu and others. Many carry meanings tied to the circumstances of a birth, family hopes, or qualities such as joy, strength and gratitude.
Africa is home to well over a thousand languages, so this list can only offer a small sample. Look at the language shown next to each name.
Origins and meanings are traditional claims and can vary by source.
African Girl Names
44 girl names. Here are the first 10.
- 1.AbenaAkanMeaning: Born on Tuesday
- 2.AbeniYorubaMeaning: We asked for her and got her
- 3.AdaezeIgboMeaning: Princess, king's daughter
- 4.AdannaIgboMeaning: Her father's daughter
- 5.AdiaSwahiliMeaning: Gift
- 6.AfiaAkanMeaning: Born on Friday
- 7.AkosuaAkanMeaning: Born on Sunday
- 8.AmaraIgboMeaning: Grace
- 9.AmarachiIgboMeaning: Grace of God
- 10.AshantiAfricanMeaning: From the Ashanti tribe
African Boy Names
43 boy names. Here are the first 10.
- 1.AdeYorubaMeaning: Crown
- 2.AdewaleYorubaMeaning: The crown has come home
- 3.AdeyemiYorubaMeaning: The crown suits me
- 4.AdisaYorubaMeaning: One who is clear
- 5.AjaniYorubaMeaning: He who wins the struggle
- 6.AkinYorubaMeaning: Brave
- 7.AsanteSwahiliMeaning: Thank you
- 8.AziziSwahiliMeaning: Precious
- 9.BabatundeYorubaMeaning: Father has returned
- 10.BayoYorubaMeaning: Joy has been found