This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is African.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Lemogang m Tswana, SothoA known bearer is South African actor Lemogang Tsipa (1991-), who was born to a Pedi father and a Tswana mother.
Liban m Arabic, SomaliThe name Liban, meaning persevere in ancient arabic is prodominatley used in the northern region of Somalia (now Somaliland). Usually given to boys who are seen as handsome at birth.
Liel m KongoLiel means intelligence in Kikongo
Linda m ZuluMeans "wait!" in Zulu (note that this is the imperative singular form of
-linda).
Liyabona f & m XhosaMeans "it sees" or "you see" in Xhosa, sometimes taken from the phrase
liyabona igama le Nkosi meaning "the name of the eye of God".
Liyema f & m XhosaMeans "to stop" or "to stand, to be standing" in Xhosa, often taken from the phrase
liyema ikhaya "the home is standing" to indicate stability in the family.
Lomana m Central AfricanTrésor Lomana LuaLua (/ˈtrɛzɔr ləˈmɑːnə luːˌɑːluːˈɑː/; born 28 December 1980) is a Congolese footballer who plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Akhisar Belediyespor and the Congo DR national team.
Looyan m SomaliRefers to an advocate or one who resolves disputes.
Lotambii'n m IgboUsed by the Igbo fiction charachter Uzochi Lotambii'n Ihejirika, and has no meaning.
Lounès m KabyleMeans "companion" or "to keep company" in Kabyle, possibly of Arabic origin.
Luchumo m & f XhosaPossibly means "expanding, flourishing" or "prosperity" in Xhosa.
Luphelo m XhosaMeans "the end, the last" in Xhosa, often given to the last child to be born in a family.
Lutalo m GandaFamous bearer is Lutalo Muhammad (born 1991) a British taekwondo athlete.
Luwi m & f LundaMeans "mercy, kindness" in Lunda.
Luyando m & f TongaMeans “To Love” in Tonga. Related to the Tongan name Yandwa.
Maaouya m Western AfricanA known bearer is Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya (1941-), a Mauritanian military officer who served as the president of Mauritania from 1984-2005.
Maax m SomaliMaax (pronounced "Mah-ah") is a Somali name. It is not one of the most common names but is still recognized within the Somali community. Somali names often have meanings tied to culture, nature, or qualities.
Mabasen m & f KhoekhoeName mainly used by damara speaking people in Namibia.The name means "stand for yourself" used to encourage and teach an individual independance.
Mabior m Dinka, African MythologyMeans "white bull" in Dinka. The white bull is the most prized and is sought after for sacrifices in celebration.
Mabvuto m & f NsengaName given to a child born when there was trouble/problem in the family or community. For instance war, drought, pestilence
Machanda m & f NyoroMachanda is the Bunyoro month where sesame seeds are planted and sown.
Machar m DinkaMeans "black bull" in Dinka. Black bulls are the second most important for sacrifices.
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.
Mafamadi m & f AkanMeans "I have taken it for free" in Akan.
Magan m SomaliMeans "protection" or "refuge" in Somali.
Magot m DinkaMeans "a very long-horned bull" in Dinka.
Mahari m & f YorubaMeans "one who forgives" or "forgiver" in Yoruba.
Mairiga m HausaFrom the Hausa
mài meaning "possessing" and
rī̀gā meaning "gown".
Maitaishe m & f ShonaIt means "You have done it Lord" or simply, "Thank you Lord."
Majaya m ShonaGiven to the last male born of the the family born in the same year. If families have male children in a given year the last to be born normally carries the name. The year of boys.
Majok m DinkaMeans "black-and-white bull" in Dinka.
Makana m KongoThe first given name of the German football player Makana Baku.
Maker m DinkaMeans "white-and-black bull" in Dinka.
Makini m & f SwahiliMeans "of good character" or "strength of character" in Swahili.
Makuu m SwahiliThis name means Great in Swahili. Known for the crocodile leader in The Lion Guard, also a name for the Swahili people. It is a male name.
Malidoma m Western AfricanAccording to the Burkinabé writer Malidoma Patrice Somé (1956-2021), his name means "he who befriends the enemy" or "friend of the stranger" in the Dagaare language.
Malith m DinkaRefers to a specific kind of ox in Dinka.
Mamo m EthiopianThis name is often used when the name of the person is unknown. (Compared
Buddy).
Mangeni f & m Africanmeans "baby who was born when there is plenty of fish" and is of Bantu origin
Mansa m & f Manding, AkanTitle for "king" or "ruler", now also used as a name. Can also mean "third daughter" in Twi, which is in the Akan language family.
Manthia m Western AfricanManthia Diawara (born December 19, 1953) is a Malian writer, filmmaker, scholar, cultural theorist, and art historian. Meaning unknown.
Marial m DinkaThis is a historical name of "Dinka" people in South Sudan in Africa. The meaning refers to a mixture of beautiful colors of black and white type of a bull. Is a name given to a male child after his mother's bride price was inform of such colored bull... [
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Maru m & f TswanaMeans cloud. In setswana culture anything which has to do with water, which is a precious commodity is loved. Clouds bring rain and so are welcomed wherever they appear.
Mashawila m NsengaMeaning manzi yabila "boiling water", Derived from Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Fall) "the smoke that thunders".
Mashgash m & f IgboPosh name. Meaning: Intelligence and beauty
Mashudu m & f AfricanMashudu is a name used the Vha-Venda tribe in the far north of South Africa (Limpopo Province). The name means Luck
Masimba m ShonaMeans "powers, energy" in Shona. Other meanings are possible.
Masiye m & f ChewaMeans "orphan" in Chichewa, literally translating as "leavings", as in something left behind by a dead person.
Masnsen m BerberFrom the Amazigh
mas meaning "master" and
nsen meaning "of them".
Massen m BerberA Term of respect meaning "Master" and a name given to high born.
Massiva m & f Kabyle, BerberName of the grandson of Numidian king Massinissa, used today as a female name.
Matamela m & f Southern African, VendaPossibly means "the one who does not hold grudges" in Venda. It is the first name of the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa (1952-).
Matemasie m & f AkanMeans "I have heard and concealed the fact" in Akan.
Mateo m ShonaIt is the Shona version of the name Matthew.
Maveletiveni m SwaziA famous bearer is Maveletiveni Dlamini, son of Mswati III, King of Eswatini and his first wife Queen laMatsebula.
Mayen m DinkaMeans a specific kind of ox in Dinka language.
Mayom m DinkaA specific kind of ox in Dinka language.
Maÿroumfa m Songhai, Western AfricanMeaning unknown. It was the name of an Askia dynasty member of the Dendi Kingdom straddling what are now Benin and Niger.
Mbia m & f Kenyang, JaghamFrom Kenyang
ḿbyáy meaning "pumpkin leaves", a plant species indigenous to Southern Nigeria.