This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is African.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Tlangelani m & f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
tlangela meaning "celebrate".
Tlaytmas f Northern African (Modern)Female name meaning "The one with brothers/has brothers". Combination of "Tla" meaning "has", and "Ytmas" meaning "Her brothers".
Todini m & f ShonaMeans "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 Tofunmi m & f Yorubaa strong desire for success and all the amenities of affluence.
Tokunbo m & f YorubaMeans "returned from overseas". It is often given to children born abroad and brought home.
Tola m & f YorubaMeans "prominent for success" in Yoruba, derived from
tó meaning "as prominent as" and
ọlá meaning "wealth, success, nobility". It is also a short form of longer names such as
Omotola,
Oyètọ́lá,
Tọ́lání and
Tọ́láṣe.
Toperesu f & m Shona"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings
Torevei m & f ShonaMeans "What shall we say?".
This is a name of exclamation or questioning given by a parent who is a lost for words regards the situation they are in Totit f AmharicMeans "monkey" in Amharic. It is used as a nickname in Ethiopia.
Towera f Southern African, TumbukaMeans "beauty" or "beautiful". Traditionally the name was given to a child born after death(s) of a preceding sibling. The belief was that this new born is beautiful for death or beautiful for the soil.
Tsakani f & m South African, TsongaThe meaning is "to be happy". It was popularized by Tsakani Mhinga. She was a South African singer who died in 2006.... [
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Tshala f LubaMeaning unknown. It comes from the Tshiluba language, spoken in DR Congo.
Tshela m & f Central AfricanWestern Luba unisex name derived from the phrase
cyela makàsà meaning "enfant born feet first".
Tshiandanda m & f LubaThis name is given by Luba people when the newborn has at least four older siblings of the opposite gender.
Tshilidzi f & m VendaPossibly means "Grace". A notable bearer is Tshilidzi Marwala, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg.
Tuni m & f AfricanMeaning different and gifted in east Africa, specifically Kenya
Turai f HausaName given to a girl born on a Tuesday.
Twelani f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
twila meaning "pity, feel pity".
Tyjah m & f African, African American (Modern)Apparently means "smart" in one of the languages on the African continent. However, the name can also be derived from the name abbreviation (or initials)
T.J., which is typically pronounced as "tee-jay" and its pronunciation henceforth developed into a first name of its own right (
Teejay).
Ubax f SomaliMeans "flower" or "blossom" in Somali.
Uchechukwu m & f Igbo, AfricanBased on the IGBO belief in a Supreme deity, Chukwu whose decision or will is final in the determination of human fate or destiny. It is a combination of two words of the Igbo (IBO), language, UCHE (WISH,WILL,THOUGHT) and CHUKWU (GOD)... [
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Udeera f SwahiliUdeera 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.... [
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Ugbad f SomaliThe meaning is a "Bouquet of Roses". It is a new name, people used it as a very advanced language term of the meaning.
Ugo m & f IgboMeans "eagle" in Igbo. It is also a short form of names containing the element
ùgó.
Uke m & f IgboShort form of names beginning with or containing
Uke-.
Ukume f Nigerian"Ukume" means "sound of rain in water/ river" in nigerian
Ulu f IgboGiven for the second-born female.
Umaler f BerberMeans "star of the peace" in Tamasheq, language of Tuareg people.
Umoh m & f EfikMeans "born during a festival" in Efik.
Umoja f SwahiliSwahili feminine name meaning "unity, harmony".
Unako m & f XhosaMeans "ability" or "you can" in Xhosa.
Uwaila f & m Edo, Western AfricanMeans "prosperity is never late" in Edo/Bini, from
uwa (wealth/prosperity) and
ila (has no delay)
Uzuru m & f ShonaMeaning “a higher place; sky; paradise; heaven”.
Visolela f & m Central AfricanFrom a proverb, meaning "good judgement". Origin is from the Ovimbundu of Angola.
Ovisolela violomupa; vi pungula viopongala. English:
Longing are Waterfalls; those you pick over are of the drying trays. Vitani f AfricanIt's Swallihi and Kwhailli it means "war" and "demon of war" it is used in lion king two for one of the outsiders.
Vongai f ShonaMeans "Be thankful". This name is both a call to be thankful and an expression of gratitude.
Vuyiseka f XhosaMeans "be happy, rejoice" or "makes happy" in Xhosa.
Vuyokazi f XhosaMeans "great joy" in Xhosa, a variant of
Vuyo using the feminine or augmentative suffix
-kazi.
Waasila f South AfricanProbably derived from Arabic وَسِيلَة (wasīla) "means, medium; tool, instrument; measure, step provision".
Wada f OromoEast african (Kushitic, Oromo) meaning "Promise".
Wadiya m & f Luo (Archaic)Found mainly in the Suba regions. Name believed to have Bantu origins.
Wagaye f AmharicMeans "my sense of value" or "my price" in Amharic.
Wamwema m & f Swahili (Modern, Rare)A Christian surname with swahili origin that mean belonging to the one that is good. Belonging to God who is the only one that is good.
Wandoo m & f TivMeans "a child is good" in Tiv.
Wangũi f Kikuyu, African MythologyVariant of
Wangũ, meaning “of firewood”. A famous bearer of the name was one of the daughters of Kikuyu and Mumbi, the first man and woman in Kikuyu Mythology.
Wanjiru f KikuyuNjiru means black thus meaning one that comes from black or dark matter mainly in reference to skin colouration
Wariboko f IjawDerived from the Ijaw word
wari meaning "house" and
boko meaning "harbinger of riches".
Warsan f SomaliMeans "good news", derived from Somali
war meaning "news" combined with the Somali feminine name suffix -
san, itself a derivative of Somali
wanaagsan meaning "good". A notable bearer of this name is Warsan Shire (1988-), a British writer, poet, editor and teacher of Somali descent.
Willanie f AfrikaansWillanie is a female compound name. The "Will" is derived from "Willem" (German variant of William) which means determination and will. The "anie" is derived from the name Stephanie which means crown, victorious... [
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Wongel f AmharicAmharic word for "gospel," commonly chosen by Christian families
Wuraola f YorubaMeans "gold of wealth" or "shining treasure of wealth" in Yoruba.
Xalwo f SomaliMeans "sweet" in Somali. It is the name of a Somali dessert.