Submitted Names in Madagascar

Onisoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy ony meaning "river" and soa meaning "good".

Onja m & f Malagasy
Means "wave" in Malagasy.

Onjalalaina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy onja meaning "wave" and lalaina meaning "loved, held dear".

Ony m & f Malagasy
Means "river" in Malagasy.

Onyedikachi m & f Igbo, African
Means "who is greater than God?" in Igbo.

Onyekwelu m African, Igbo, Nigerian

Onyinah m African
Onyinah - is of African Origin with meaning in Ghana and Nigeria especially with the Ukwani speaking people. The name is given to a strong new born marked for greatness. the literary meaning of ONYINAH is - A MIGHTY TREE... [more]

Ophilia f English (African), American (South, Archaic)
Variant of Ophelia.

Oratile f & m Tswana, African
It is/was His (God's) will.

Oreatha f English (African, Rare, ?)

Orera f English (Modern, Rare), Spanish, Southern African, Eastern African
Possibly from Spanish or Italian orera meaning, "aurora." See also Aurora.

Oresanwo m African
The name is bear by the ijebu speaking people of western nigeria. ... [more]

Orimbato m & f Malagasy
Means "mark, token, obelisk" in Malagasy.

Orlane f French, French (Belgian), French (African)
Variant of Orlanda.

Orthence f French (African)
Variant of Hortense.

Osas m African

Osazuwa m Bini, African
Origin from Edo State of Nigeria, West Africa..it means God has chosen wealth for me

Oscarine f French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (African), French (Belgian, Rare)
Feminine form of Oscar.

Osée m French (Archaic), French (African), Biblical French
French form of Hosea.

Osei m & f African
Ghanaian, Akan meaning of royalty

Oshinbowale m African
yoruba

Oshun f African, Yoruba
Variant of Ọṣun.

Osvaldina f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Feminine form of Osvaldo.

Otillia f English (African)
Variant of Ottilie.

Ottelia f German (Archaic, Expatriate), English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Variant of Ottilia.

Oury m & f French (African)
French form of Ulrich.

Ovuvuevuevue m African (Rare)
Extremely rare name, seemingly used exclusively in Africa. A popular bearer of the name is the memestar Ovuvuevuevue Enyetuenwuevue Ugbemugbem Osas. The meaning of the name is practically impossible to comprehend.

Owo m African

Ozichi f & m Igbo, African
The name originates from Eastern part of Nigeria from the Igbo speaking states. Predominatly from Imo state.... [more]

Ozoro f Eastern African
Amharic name, said to come from a biblical name meaning "strength of the Lord" (in which case it is partly from Hebrew ’az "force, strength" and a relative of Oz 2).

Ozufemi m African

Pacifica f Medieval Italian, English (African), Various (Rare)
Feminine form of Pacificus. Originally it was used in Renaissance Italy, but nowadays it's more popular in Kenya.

Pacifique m French (Archaic), French (African), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Pacificus. The name coincides with French pacifique "pacific, calm, peaceful".

Pacome m French (African)
Variant of Pacôme.

Paddington m Literature, African
Transferred use of the surname Paddington.

Paladia f Romanian (Rare), Polish (Rare, Archaic), Spanish (Archaic), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Portuguese (African, Rare)

Palémon m French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic)
French form of Palaimon via its latinized form Palaemon.

Pambe m Eastern African, Swahili
Means "decorated" in Swahili.

Paniah m African (Rare)

Papaa m African

Parfait m French (Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), French (African)
French form of Perfectus.

Parfaite f French (Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), French (African)
French form of Perfecta. Also compare Parfait, which is the masculine equivalent of this name.

Pascalia f Greek (Germanized, Rare), English (African)
Germanized form of Paschalia as well as a Kenyan borrowing of this name.

Paschalia f Greek, English (African)
Feminine form of Paschalis.

Páscoa f Portuguese (African, Rare)
Derived from Portuguese Páscoa "Easter", ultimately derived from Vulgar Latin pascua via Old Galician-Portuguese Pascoa (compare Italian Pasqua).

Paterne m History (Ecclesiastical, Gallicized), French (African)
French form of Paternus.

Pathé m French (African), Western African
Transferred use of the surname Pathé.

Patient m French (African), History (Ecclesiastical, Gallicized), English (Puritan)
From the Late Latin name Patiens. It was also used by the Puritans as a vocabulary name, from the English word patient.

Patrita f English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)

Pélagie f French (Rare), Louisiana Creole, French (African), History (Ecclesiastical)
French form of Pelagia.

Penda m African
Penda is a shortend name of the Name Pendapala meaning "to be brave" or "be brave" in the ovomba language, indigeonous to the ovamo peolple of Namibia. ... [more]

Peninah f Hebrew, English (African)
Variant of Peninnah.

Pércia f Portuguese (African), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant of Pérsia.

Perfection m & f English (Rare), English (African, Rare), African American (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
From the word perfection, referring to the quality or state of being perfect or complete.

Pergentino m Spanish (African)
Spanish form of Pergentinus.

Permal m French (African)
Not available.

Phatutshedzo m African
Means: Blessings... [more]

Pheona f English (African)

Philipina f English (African), German (Bessarabian)
Variant of Philippina.

Phillemon m English (African), Southern African
Variant of Philemon. This form of the name appears to be used in southern Africa.

Phillipina f English (African)
Variant of Philippina.

Phillippe m English (Rare), French (African)
English variant of Philip and French variant of Philippe.

Philomina f Dutch (Rare), English (African)
Variant of Philomena.

Phina f English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Diminutive of names ending in -phina like Josephina or Seraphina.

Phiona f English, English (African), French (African)
Variant of Fiona. It is used mainly in Uganda (regarding (African) English usage) and Burundi (regarding African French usage).... [more]

Pierette f French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare), French (African, Rare), Swedish (Rare), German (Swiss, Rare), Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Variant of Pierrette.

Pilate m Biblical, English (Puritan), English (African, Rare)
English form of the Roman cognomen Pilatus, which meant "armed with a javelin" from Latin pila "javelin". This was most famously borne by Pontius Pilate, the prefect of the Roman province of Judaea ca... [more]

Pironkon m African
A word for pig from the Maroon people. Derived from the term 'a rasher of bacon'.

Pitchou m French (African)

Placidia f Late Roman, English (African, Rare), English (Puritan)
Feminine form of Placidius, which was a derivative of the Latin cognomen Placidus.

Plamedie f French (African)
Contraction of the French phrase plan merveilleux de Dieu meaning "God's wonderful plan", mainly used in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Pleasure f & m English (African, Rare)
From the English word pleasrue meaning "A state of being pleased or contented; gratification." This name is most common in African countries like Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Uganda.

Plesette f English (African)

Polydore m English (Archaic), French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), Flemish (Rare), Walloon (Rare)
English and French form of Polydoros via its latinized form Polydorus.... [more]

Pompeu m Catalan, Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Portuguese (African)
Catalan and Portuguese form of Pompey.

Porfíria f Portuguese (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Portuguese (African, Rare)
Feminine form of Porfírio.

Potentienne f French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Potentiana.

Potiphar m Biblical, English (African, Rare)
From Egyptian p-di-p-r' meaning "he whom Ra gave", composed of the definite article p- "the one" combined with di "whom he gave" and r', the name of the supreme god Ra... [more]

Praxedes f & m History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Philippines), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Derived from Greek πρᾶξῐς (praxis), meaning "action, work, success". This was the name of a 2nd-century saint.

Presilia f French (African, Rare), Haitian Creole (Rare)
Variant of Prescillia.

Priscah f English (African)
Variant spelling of Prisca.

Prisque f & m French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Acadian, Archaic)
French form of Prisca and Priscus.

Progress m & f English (African)

Promesse f French (African, Rare)
Cognate of Promise.

Prophecy m & f English (American, Modern, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word prophecy, meaning "A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration."... [more]

Prophet m African American (Modern), English (African)
From the English word prophet, ultimately from Greek προφήτης (prophetes) meaning "one who speaks for a god" (itself from πρό (pro) "before" and φημί (phemi) "to speak, to declare").

Prose f English (African, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Prose.

Prosperity f English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
English cognate of Prosperidad.

Protais m French (Archaic), French (African), French (Quebec, Archaic)
French form of Protasius. This given name is no longer in use in France today, but it still survives in francophone countries in Africa, such as Rwanda.... [more]

Proverb m & f English (Puritan), African
Referring to the book of Proverbs in the Bible.

Providence f English (Puritan), English (African), Romani (Archaic)
Derived from the English word denoting "a manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention".

Psalms f & m English (Rare), English (African, Rare), Popular Culture
From the title of the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament, the plural of Psalm. This was used for a character, a male former slave named Psalms Jackson, in the American Western drama television series Hell on Wheels (2011-2016).

Pudentienne f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Pudentiana.

Qaasim m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Qasim.

Qamaan m Eastern African, Somali
Means "all" in Somali.

Qaqamba f African
Means "be bright" in Xhosa.

Quadril m African, Nigerian

Queenelizabeth f African, Filipino
Combination of Queen and Elizabeth. Possibly used in honor of Elizabeth II, the former Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022).

Queenesther f English (African), African American
Combination of the word queen and Esther, used to honor Queen Esther, the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther in the Bible.

Queenstar f English (African, Rare)
Combination of the English words queen and star. This name is chiefly used in Ghana.

Rabecca f English (Rare), English (African)
Variant of Rebecca.

Rafiki m & f Eastern African, Popular Culture
Means "friend, comrade" in Swahili. This Swahili word is derived from Arabic رَفِيق‎ (rafīq) "companion" (see Rafiq). This is the name of the baboon mentor of Simba and Mufasa in the Disney movie 'The Lion King' (1994).

Rahely f Malagasy
Malagasy form of Rachel.

Raivo f Malagasy
Malagasy name traditionally given to a girl who has both older and younger siblings.

Rajo m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy honorific particle ra and zo meaning "renown, fame", taken from the Malagasy name for the dracaena reflexa plant which is used in traditional rituals and medicine.

Ramboasalama m Malagasy (Rare)
Short form of Ramboasalamarazaka.

Ramsamy m French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Ramsamy.

Rashidi m Eastern African, Swahili, Malay
Form of Rashid used in parts of Eastern Africa as well as Malaysia.

Râto m Biblical Portuguese, Portuguese (African)

Ravaka f Malagasy
Means "finery" in Malagasy.

Ravo m & f Malagasy
Means "happy, bright" in Malagasy.

Ravoniaina f & m Malagasy
From Malagasy ravo meaning "happy, bright" and niaina meaning "experienced, lived".

Raxmaan m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Rahman.

Razarious m English (African, Rare), African American (Rare)

Reada f English (African)

Recheal f English (African)
Likely a variant of Rachel or Richelle.

Redempta f English (African)
Feminine form of Redemptus.

Rehareha m & f Malagasy
Means "pride" in Malagasy, also from the Malagasy name of the colea floribunda tree.

Rejoice f English (Puritan), English (African)
From the English word rejoice meaning "feel or show great joy or delight".

Remember f & m English (African), English (Puritan)
From the English word remember, ultimately from the Latin rememorārī, "to remember again", containing the root memor, "mindful".

Rendani m & f African
MEANS: PRAISE... [more]

Réné m French (African), Norman
Variant of René.

Reniala f Malagasy
Means "baobab tree" in Malagasy, ultimately from reny meaning "mother" and ala meaning "forest".

Restitude f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
Variant of Restitute.

Restitute f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Restituta. This name has not enjoyed as much use as its variant Restitude has, which is why this name is nearly extinct while that name is not.

Resty f English (African)

Revelia f French (African)

Révérien m History (Ecclesiastical), French (African)
French form of Reverianus.

Révocat m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Revocatus.

Révocate f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Revocata.

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

Reyonce f African (Rare)

Riaka m & f Malagasy
Means "sea" or "small streams of water created by rain" in Malagasy.

Riana m & f Malagasy
Means "waterfall" in Malagasy.

Riantsoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy riana meaning "waterfall" and soa meaning "good".

Rindra f & m Malagasy
Means "harmony, order, arrangement" in Malagasy.

Rindranirina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy rindra meaning "order, arrangement" and nirina meaning "desired".

Roberth m Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American), Swedish, English (African)
Variant of Robert.

Robinah f English (African), Eastern African
Variant of Robina primarily used in Uganda. The current prime minister of Uganda (as of 2021) is named Robinah Nabbanja.

Roble m Eastern African, Somali
Variant of Rooble, used outside of Somalia.

Roeh m African (Modern, Rare)
Bassa African pronunciation of the hebrew word "Rapha," meaning "heals." Native to Ghana and Monrovia Liberia.

Rogatienne f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
French form of Rogatiana.

Rohintsoa m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy rohin meaning "cord for binding" and soa meaning "good".

Rohy m & f Malagasy
Means "cord" in Malagasy.

Rokia f French (African)
French and French African form of Ruqayya.

Romaline f French (African, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Romualdine. It is also possible that this name is a combination of Romaine or Romane with a French feminine given name that ends in -line, such as Aline, Coraline and Pauline.

Romodan m Eastern African
Eritrean name, which is possibly derived from the Arabic name Ramadan.

Romualde f French (African)
French feminine form of Romuald.

Romualdine f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
Diminutive of Romualda and Romualde, as it contains the French feminine diminutive suffix -ine.

Ronika f African (?)
Most likely a short form of Veronika. Ronika Tandi (born 1975) is a Zimbabwean sculptor.

Rosarie f Irish (Rare), French (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
French feminine form of Rosaire and an English variant of Rosary. This name is most prelavent in Ireland and in parts of French-influenced Africa.

Roselin f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Rosaline/Rosalin and Rosalyn. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 73 baby girls were recorded with the name Roselin in 2004.... [more]

Rosiliria f Portuguese (African, Rare)
Possibly from Portuguese rosa "rose" and lírio "lily" (cf. Alíria).

Roupert m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French variant of Rupert. It has fallen out of use in France, but the name is still used in francophone Africa (albeit rarely).

Roussel m French (African)
Transferred use of the surname Roussel.

Rovalala m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy rova meaning "fortification" and dialectal form lala meaning "dear, beloved".

Rozmary f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Rosemary.

Rukuba m & f Nyanga, Central African, Eastern African, African Mythology
Rukuba is a folk hero in Nyanga mythology, who happens to be a Basenji dog. His name has an unknown meaning.

Rymond m English (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Raymond.

Saade f African

Saalax m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Salah 1.

Sabre m African, Muslim, Northern African, Iranian, Arabic (Egyptian)
African, Islamic name for boys meaning patient, sharp and enduring.

Saciid m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Sa'id.

Safidiko m & f Malagasy
Means "freedom of choice" in Malagasy.

Safidy m & f Malagasy
Means "choice" in Malagasy.

Sahala m & f Malagasy
Means "alike, the same" in Malagasy.

Sahaza m & f Malagasy
Means "fit, suitable" in Malagasy.

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]

Sahondra f Malagasy
Means "aloe flower" in Malagasy.

Salahy m & f Malagasy
Means "sandpiper (bird)" in Malagasy.

Salomey f English (Archaic), English (African)
Variant of Salome.

Salvation m & f English (African), Filipino (Rare)
English cognate of Salvacion.

Sambatra m & f Malagasy
Means "happy" in Malagasy.

Samora m & f Central African, Eastern African

Samukelisiwe f African, Zulu
Means "we have received" in Zulu.

Sanctus m English, African, Late Roman
Variant of Sanctius.

Sanda m & f Malagasy
Means "value" in Malagasy.

Sandratra m & f Malagasy
Means "ascension" in Malagasy.

Santatra m & f Malagasy
Means "the beginning" in Malagasy.

Saone f African
Seems to be predominantly used in Botswana.

Saotra m & f Malagasy
Means "thanksgiving, gratitude" in Malagasy.

Saphina f English (African)

Sariaha f African, English (African)
Name introduced in the early 2010s.

Sariaka m & f Malagasy
Means "charming, affable" in Malagasy.

Sarobidy f Malagasy
Means "precious" in Malagasy.

Saturday m & f English (African), Afro-American (Slavery-era)
From the English word for the day of the week, which derives from Old English sæterdæġ, meaning "Saturn's day".

Saturnine f French (African, Rare), French (Rare)
French form of Saturnina.

Savelina f English (African), Bulgarian

Schola f African
Latin word used in reference to singing and learning. May be used as a diminutive of Scholastica.

Scolastique f French (African), Louisiana Creole
Variant of Scholastique.

Sekwo m African
from kasem language in northern part of Ghana that is upper east region of Ghana in the west africa

Selam f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "peace" in Amharic.

Sella f African, Southern African, Eastern African, Indonesian
Meaning unknown. It may be a loan word from Arabic صَلَّى‎ (ṣallā), meaning "to pray, to bless," or Arabic سَلَّى‎ (sallā), meaning "to amuse, entertain, comfort." It may also be a variation of Selah.

Sellah f African

Semere m African, Ethiopian
ethiopian name. meaning Everything goes fine

Semshak m African, Nigerian, Ngas
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Means "stay together".

Sendra m & f Malagasy
Means "accidental, by chance" in Malagasy.

Senhorinha f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African, Rare)
Diminutive of Portuguese senhora "mistress, lady".

Sévériane f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
French form of Severiana. Also compare Sévérienne, which is a bit more common and also better documented.

Sévérienne f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Severiana.

Shadreck m English (African), Southern African
Variant of Shadrach. It is particularly popular in Southern African countries.

Shafawu f African
Am a Ghanaian and from the northern region of Ghana.

Shairi f African
Means "song" in Swahili.

Shamano m Kaonde (Rare), African (Rare)

Shaquon m African

Shariif m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Sharif.

Sharmarke m Eastern African

Sharmarke m Eastern African, Somali
Variant spelling of Sharmaarke, used outside of Somalia.

Sheekh m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Sheikh.

Shevan m Persian, African
From the Persian, meaning "lion".

Shola m & f Yoruba, African
Short form of names that end with "sola", such as Olusola or Adesola. R&B singer Shola Ama is a well-known bearer.

Shorai m & f African
it delive from shona tribe name in Zimbabwe and it means criticise

Shumbusho f & m Rwandan, African
God's consolation. Used both as a family name or a first name.

Sibeth f French (African, Rare)
Sibeth Ndiaye was appointed as spokesman of the French government in 2019.

Sibhatu m Eastern African

Siciid m Eastern African, Somali
Somali form of Sa'id.

Sikena f English (American, Rare), African
Transferred use of the surname Sikena.

Silam f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "peace" in Amharic.

Silence m & f English (African), English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic)
Simply from the English word silence, from Middle English from Old French, from Latin silentium, from silere "be silent". A popular virtue name amongst the Puritans in the 17th century, it was usually given to girls (very occasionally to boys), ultimately taken from the admonition of Saint Paul: "Let the women learn in silence, with all subjection." Translated into Latin it became Tace, which "in its turn developed into Tacey"... [more]

Simonie f Swedish (Rare), Norwegian (Archaic), Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare), French (African, Rare)
Variant of Simonia.

Sinedu f Eastern African
Ethiopian name.

Siri f African
Kenya-Tanzania... [more]

Sisi f African
Means "born on a Sunday" in Fante.

Sitraka m & f Malagasy
Means "pleasing" in Malagasy.

Slumber m English (African)
From the vocabulary word "slumber".

Smaragde m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Smaragdos via its latinized form Smaragdus.

Soafaniry m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy soa meaning "good" and faniry meaning "desired, desirable".

Soafinaritra m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy soa meaning "good" and finaritra meaning "happy, joyous" or "healthy".

Soamaraina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy soa meaning "good" and maraina meaning "morning, dawn".

Soamazava m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy soa meaning "good" and mazava meaning "bright, clear".

Soamiangaly m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy soa meaning "good" and miangaly meaning "capricious".

Soamiary f Malagasy
Means "good luck" in Malagasy.

Soaniriko m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy soa meaning "good" and niriko meaning "to be desired".

Soanomena m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy soa meaning "good" and nomena meaning "to be given".

Soatiana f Malagasy
Meaning not known.

Solace f & m English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
From the English word, solace.

Solofo m Malagasy
Means "descendant" in Malagasy.

Sowunmi m Yoruba, African
Means "the sorcerer is attractive to me" in Yoruba.

Special f English (African)
Simply taken from the English word special.

Stambuli f & m African (Rare)

Starline f English (Rare), Haitian Creole, French (African, Rare)
Variant of Starlene, or a feminine form of Starling.

Stelia f Greek (Cypriot), Italian, Portuguese (African)
Feminine form of Stelios.

Stellamaris f English (African)
From the Latin title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris, meaning "star of the sea".

Stélvia f Portuguese (African, Rare)
Portuguese form of Stelvia.

Stiviandra f Obscure, Portuguese (African, Rare)
Stiviandra Oliveira (born 1989) is an Angolan model and winner of Miss Angola 2006.

Sublime f & m English (African, Rare)
Taken from the English word sublime.

Suely f Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African)
Variant of Sueli.

Sufficient f & m English (African)
Name given in reference to 2 Corinthians 12:19, “ But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.”... [more]

Sulemon m African (Rare)
Likely a rare variant of Sulaiman and Salomon that appears to be used in Nigeria.

Summeer f & m African

Sune f African

Susen f German, English (African, Rare)
Variant of Susan.

Susseigh f & m English (African)
Variant of Susie.

Suubi f & m Eastern African
Means "Hope" in Luganda.

Suwilanji m & f African
From the namwaanga tribe of Northern Zambia and the adjuscent part of Tanzania.... [more]

Suzani f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Variant of Suzana and Suzanne.

Suzen f English (American, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Variant of Susan.

Swelia f African
African variation of Swela, from Arabic name Suela, meaning "beautiful and even".

Sylidio m Eastern African
The given name of the Rwandian politician Sylidio Dusabumuremyi who was stabbed to death in September 2019.

Sylviah f English (African)
Variant of Sylvia.

Symmaque m French (African, Rare)
French form of Symmachus.

Symphora f Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, French (African)
Feminine form of Symphoros and its latinized form Symphorus. Also compare the Greek noun συμφορά (symphora) meaning "a bringing together, collecting, contribution" as well as "misfortune, tragedy".... [more]

Symphore m & f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic)
French form of Symphorus (masculine) and Symphora (feminine). This name has always been predominantly used on men, and today there are no known living female bearers.... [more]

Symphoria f Late Roman, African (Rare), German (Archaic)
Feminine form of Symphorius. It should also be noted that like Symphorina, this name is sometimes encountered as a corruption (or perhaps short form in this case) of Symphoriana.

Symphoriane f French (Rare), French (African, Rare)
Variant of Symphorienne, which is the standard French form of Symphoriana.

Symphorien m French (Rare), French (African), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorianus. Known bearers of this name include the French physician and humanist Symphorien Champier (1471-1539) and the French police chief and senator Symphorien Boittelle (1813-1897).

Symphorienne f French (Rare), French (African), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Archaic)
French form of Symphoriana.

Symphorin m French (Archaic), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), German (Archaic)
French and German form of Symphorinus. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorien (French) and Symphorian (German).

Symphorine f French (Rare), French (African, Rare), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Symphorina. There have probably also been cases where this name is a corruption or a rare variant of Symphorienne.

Symphorose f French (Rare), French (African), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (Belgian, Archaic)
French form of Symphorosa.

Syokimau f Eastern African
The Kamba Spiritual Predictor Syokimau was a famous bearer of the name.

Taban m Somali, Eastern African

Tabia f African
From the Swahili word for “talented.”

Tabithah f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Tabitha.

Taddei m English (African)
Tanzanian English variant of Thaddeus.

Tafika m Malagasy
Means "army" in Malagasy.

Tahina m & f Malagasy
Means "blessed" in Malagasy.

Tahiry m & f Malagasy

Tahiry m & f Malagasy
Means "something that has been saved up, added up" in Malagasy.

Takalo m & f Malagasy
Means "something that has been bartered/exchanged for" in Malagasy.

Takunda f & m African
Means "we have conquered" in Shona.

Takura m African
Shona language in Zimbabwe (Southern Africa)derived from the verb to grow up or mature. It can also mean "to carry" but is seldom used for this meaning in a name.

Tambatra m & f Malagasy
Means "united" or "total, sum, result" in Malagasy.

Tana f & m Malagasy
Means "chameleon" in Malagasy. (See Kamara and its variant, Kamora.

Tanamasoandro m & f Malagasy
Means "rays of the sun" in Malagasy.

Tanaruz f Berber, African
Feminine form of Anaruz.

Tandokazi f African
Originate from Xhosa, Bantu.

Tandra f Malagasy
Means "mole, beauty mark", inferring that the girl is beautiful.

Tanjona m Malagasy
Means "goal" in Malagasy.

Tanteraka m & f Malagasy
Means "accomplished, completed" or "perfect" in Malagasy.

Tanue m African

Tanyth f English (African)
The name Tanyth means the worker of god/word of god. With this name comes a pure heart and a desire to do good.

Taraoluwa f African (?)
Variant of Tiaraoluwa.

Taratra m & f Malagasy
Means "beam of light" or "reflection" in Malagasy.

Tariso m & f African
Tariso is similar to the name Tariro in that it has the same meaning..."hope"... [more]

Tatamo f Malagasy
Means "waterlily" in Malagasy.

Tawanda f & m African American, African
African Zimbabwe meaning we are many... [more]

Tchaiko f African

Teckla f English (African)
Possibly an English form of Thekla.

Tegla f Eastern African, Pokot
A famous bearer is Tegla Chepkite Loroupe (born 1973) a Kenyan long-distance track and road runner. She is also a global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights and education.