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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the place is Mozambique.
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Kenyetta f Eastern African, English
Possibly a feminine form of Kenyatta. Asante (1991) gives it the meaning "she is beautiful music".
Keolebogile f & m Tswana, African
I thanked (God).
Kerubo f Eastern African, Kisii
Means "marsh, plain" in Kisii, given to girls born in the plains.
Kgabu m & f African, Zulu
Means "to decorate richly" in Zulu.
Khadijo f Somali, Eastern African
Somali variant of Khadija.
Khanyisa f Tsonga
Means "brighten" in Xitsonga.
Khayizeni m Tsonga
Means "rebuke" in Xitsonga.
Khensani m & f Tsonga
Means "grateful, give thanks" in Xitsonga.
Khethiwe f African, Zulu
Means "chosen, the one who is chosen" in Zulu.
Khomelani m & f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga khomela meaning "forgive".
Khongelani m & f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga khongela meaning "pray".
Khotso m & f African
Means 'Peace'Tshwana(South African)
Khumbuza m Tsonga
Means "remember" in Xitsonga.
Kimana f English, Eastern African
Possibly an invented name, an elaboration of Kim 1 with the name suffix -ana, or a feminine form of Kimani, or from the name of the town in Kenya.... [more]
Kimani m African
"Adventurous" or "sailor" Kukiyu tribe in the nation state of Kenya.
Kimursi m Kalenjin, Eastern African
Meaning unknown.
Kingsford m Scottish, African
Transferred use of the surname Kingsford.
Kioko m Eastern African, Kamba
Means "born in the morning" in Kamba.
Kipenzi f & m Swahili, African
means "darling", "favorite", "loved one"
Kiya f Eastern African
Allegedly means "mine" in Oromo.
Kizito m African
Means "Gift from God" or "Child who God loves". St. Kizito is the youngest of the 22 Ugandan martyrs. He is the patron saint of children and primary schools.
Kolajo m African
An Ancient name of Yoruba Origin, it means 'gather wealty'
Komla m African
Used in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Konadu f & m African
Used among Akan peoples in Ghana, West Africa. Can be used as a first name and surname.
Kondo m Swahili, African
means "war"
Konyek m Eastern African, African Mythology
Konyek is a character from Maasai Mythology. His name has no known meaning.
Kosy f African
Nigerian
Kotani m Tsonga
Possibly from the Xitsonga kota meaning "able, talented".
Kromanti m African
War god of ghana
Kucheli f African
Name used by the people of northern Borno state, and Garkida area in Adamawa state. They are called the burah's and paburs.
Kuda m & f African (?)
Means "love" in Zimbabwe.
Kuhlula m & f Tsonga
Means "win" in Xitsonga.
Kumba f African
A name given to the second girl child from a tribe in the Lofa county of Liberia by the kissi tribes.
Kurhula m Tsonga
Means "peace" in Xitsonga.
Kurisani f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga kurisa meaning "increase".
Kuwilileni f African (Rare)
This name is used by a Buzzfeed Employee.
Kuziva m & f African
Zimbabwe/Shona
Kwatisa f Tsonga
Means "made furious" in Xitsonga.
Kwoth m African, Nuer
The supreme god of the Nuer (South Sudan) who manifests himself in natural phenomena. They believe he is benign god who protects the poor and the unhappy.
Lakia f African
Means "treasure" in Swahili.
Lameck m African
Variant of Lamech.
Lami m Eastern African, Oromo
Means 'nation' in Oromo.
Lamin m African
Given to the first born boy in The Gambia
Landzani m & f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga landza meaning "follow".
Langavi m & f Tsonga
Means "flame" in Xitsonga.
Langutani m & f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga languta meaning "look".
Legesse m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "he offered, he donated, he became generous" in Amharic.
Lenana m & f Eastern African
Lenana was a famous Maasai Laibon (Spiritual Leader) bearing the name.
Lenneisha f African
a african bug
Liya f Eastern African, Ethiopian
Possibly an Amharic form of Leah. It is borne by Ethiopian model Liya Kebede (1978-).
Locardia f African (Rare), English (Rare)
Locardia Ndandarika (1945-) is a Zimbabwean sculptor, the first woman in her country to take up stone carving professionally.
Lovenie f African
From the word "love".
Lutendo f & m African
Means: Faith... [more]
Mabvuto m & f Nsenga
Name given to a child born when there was trouble/problem in the family or community. For instance war, drought, pestilence
Madzivandlela f Tsonga
Means "know" in Xitsonga.
Mahamoudou m Eastern African
Mahoran musulman name
Makasela m Tsonga
Means "go, crawl to towards one's goal" in Xitsonga.
Makhahlela m Tsonga
Means "beater" in Xitsonga.
Makhanani f Tsonga
Means "joy" in Xitsonga.
Makida f African
In Ethiopia, Makida was another name for the Queen of Sheba.
Makiese m & f African, Kongo
Means "happiness" in Kikongo.
Makonnen m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "nobleman, official, leader" in Amharic.
Makungu m & f Tsonga
Means "plan" in Xitsonga.
Maleba m African
African name, originally from Angola
Malwandla m & f Tsonga
Means "hospitality" in Xitsonga.
Mangeni f & m African
means "baby who was born when there is plenty of fish" and is of Bantu origin
Marjani f Swahili, Eastern African
Means ‘Coral’.
Masana f Tsonga
Means "sunrays" in Xitsonga.
Mashawila m Nsenga
Meaning manzi yabila "boiling water", Derived from Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Fall) "the smoke that thunders".
Mashudu m & f African
Mashudu is a name used the Vha-Venda tribe in the far north of South Africa (Limpopo Province). The name means Luck
Masiko f African
'culture'
Masingita f Tsonga
Means "miracles" in Xitsonga.
Masiza m Tsonga
Means "the one who helps" in Xitsonga.
Matimba m & f Tsonga
Means "strength" in Xitsonga.
Matshadi f African
Setswana
Maurisha f African
It's a female version of Maurice, which means "from Mauritania", current Morocco.
Mawena f Ewe, African
Name of Ewe origin. meaning "God is good".
Mawuena f African
god is the giver... [more]
Mayowa m & f African
Some sources say this name means "one who brings joy".... [more]
Mbazima f Tsonga
Means "they are tough" in Xitsonga.
Mbhoni f Tsonga
Means "witness" in Xitsonga.
Mbhurhi f Tsonga
Means "beautiful girl" in Xitsonga.
Mechine f African (Modern, Rare)
African name meaning "Tears/Sadness." From common dialect of Bassa. Appearance in Liberia and Ghana.... [more]
Medius f & m English (African), Eastern African
Borrowed from Latin medius meaning "middle; half; moderate; indifferent." It is mostly used in Uganda where, compared to other surrounding countries, it is usually feminine in usage.
Megag m Eastern African, Somali
Variant of Maygaag, used outside of Somalia.
Mekdes f African
African, Ethiopia
Mengesha m African
A name once found mainly amongst the higher-up figures of Imperial Ethiopia, often superseding important titles of royal hierarchy. Now a much rarer name in modern Ethiopia.
Mengistu m Eastern African, Amharic
Derived from Amharic መንግሥት (mängśtə) or መንግስት (mängstə) meaning "government".
Menkam m Bamileke, African
noble child, ... [more]
Mepoho f Eastern African
A famous bearer of the name was the Mijikenda diviner Mepoho.
Meseret f & m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "foundation" in Amharic.
Mesfin m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "monarch, noble, prince" in Amharic.
Mesi f Yao (Modern)
Modern variant of Miesi.
Mheho m & f Tsonga
Means "breeze" in Xitsonga.
Mhlava m Tsonga
Means "earth" in Xitsonga.
Miehleketo m & f Tsonga
Means "thoughts" in Xitsonga.
Miesi f Yao
Means "water" in Yao.
Migiyo f Tsonga
Means "the dancer" in Xitsonga.
Mijaji f Tsonga
Means "the judge" in Xitsonga.
Mikateko f Tsonga
Means "blessings" in Xitsonga.
Mikhenso m & f Tsonga
Means "thanksgiving" in Xitsonga.
Milkias m Eastern African
Eritrea variant of Malachi.
Minata f African
'mother of joy'
Minkah m African
Possibly means "Justice". This is the given name of an NFL player, Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Miriro f & m African, Shona
Started in the early 1900's. Name was given to the second born daughter of the family. Name means "to be expected." Basically the one who was waited for.
Miru f African
Swahili
Mixo m & f Tsonga
Means "dawn, morning" in Xitsonga.
Miyelani m & f Tsonga
Means "keep quiet" in Xitsonga.
Mizani f African
African,Ghana."Chemistry, Beauty, and Balance"
Mobe m & f African
Meaning uncertain.
Modupe-oluwa m & f Yoruba, African
Combination of Yoruba Modupe "I thank" or "thank you" and Oluwa meaning "God, lord".
Moges m Eastern African, Amharic
Means "charm, elegance, grace" in Amharic.
Momodou m African
Momodou means Mohammad it is an african name coming from an arabic name.... [more]
Moriba m African
The name Moriba originates from the Mali empire(Mandingo). The name means "a big and powerful man" in the region.
Mote m Eastern African
Means "blessing; blessed" in Hehe, spoken in Tanzania.
Mountaga m African
Meaning unknown.
Mpahlela f Tsonga
Means "pray for" in Xitsonga.
Mpumi f & m African
Means 'survivor' in Zulu
Msengi m African
Tsonga and Shangaan origins
Mugwe m African
The name Mugwe is common among the Kikuyu and Ameru of Kenya on the East coast of Africa.... [more]
Muhluri m & f Tsonga
Means "conqueror, victor" in Xitsonga.
Mulele m African, Swahili
"Flying man," "man who flies," or "man of flight." The prefix "mu-" expresses "man of" or "man from" in the Swahili language. One interpretation would be that this is approximately equal to "angel," but because there are numerous parts of Africa where there are lots of devout Christians, I would lean towards the interpretation "man who runs quickly."
Mulogo m Eastern African
Means "a wizard".
Mulweri m Tsonga
Means "defender, advocate" in Xitsonga.
Mumbe f African
From term 'umba' which means create. Means beautiful one. Used among the Kamba community in kenya. Related to mumbi from the kikuyu which means creator. both derived from 'umba' to create.
Murhangeli m Tsonga
Means "leader" in Xitsonga.
Murhi m & f Tsonga
Means "medicine, cure" in Xitsonga.
Murisi m Tsonga
Means "shepherd" in Xitsonga.
Musanete m African, Shona
Means "do not get tired" in Shona.
Muse m Eastern African, Somali
Variant spelling of Muuse. This spelling is used outside of Somalia.
Mutunga m African
comes from term tunga which means to return, replace, put back in kamba. Used to name people born after the death of a person in a family. They are taken to be replacements for the departed. the feminine form is mutungwa... [more]
Muwaabe m African
East African - Lusoga ... [more]
Mwai m & f African, Western African
Chichewa, means "luck".... [more]
Mwaziona m & f Nsenga
This is a Nsenga name given to both boy and girls. It means "Have you seen" or "Have you seen yourselves".
Mwongeli f African
AFRICAN NAME FROM KENYA. USED IN KAMBA TRIBE.THE NAME IS MOSTLY USED IF FOR SOME REASON A MOTHER HAS A GIRL AFTER ANOTHER TO MEAN YOU ARE BLESSED WITH ANOTHER GIRL.ITS A FEMALE NAME.MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEAN A BLESSING
Nabarwa f Eastern African, Maasai
Of uncertain meaning.
Nabirye f Eastern African
Meaning unknown.
Nahom m Eastern African
East African form of Nahum.
Naito f African
Origin Meru "Rich woman"
Nakani f & m African
Nakani is an african name meaning take care
Naserian f Eastern African
Means “the lucky one" in Samburu, a variant of Maasai language.
Naserian f Eastern African
Means “one born during peaceful times” in Maasai.
Ndaheni f Tsonga
Means "instruct me" in Xitsonga.
Ndale f & m African, Western African
The younger one... [more]
Ndamukong m African
Means "House of Spears" in the Ngema tribe of Cameroon. A famous bearer is Ndamukong Suh, the defensive tackle for the college football team Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Ndhe'neza m Tsonga
Means "the thing", implying "the secret", in Xitsonga.
Ndonga f Eastern African, Kikuyu (?)
Unknown meaning. This name shows up specifically in Kenya.
Ndubisi m & f African
Ndubisi is an Igbo name derived from Ndu(Life) Bu isi(The first or of priority).This then means "Life is first or of Priority.
Ndzalama f Tsonga
Means "emerald" in Xitsonga.
Nega m African
Dawn - One of Ethiopian General who fought and defeated Italian army in the 19th Century in in a place called Dogali, Ethiopia.
Nenritdung f African, Ngas, Nigerian
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Meaning "God is good"
Nenrot f & m African, Ngas, Nigerian
A common name used among the Jos Plateau people of Nigeria. Meaning "God loves"
Nganakani m Tsonga
From the Xitsonga nganakana meaning "prince".
Nganakati f Tsonga
Means "princess" in Xitsonga.
Nghezimani m Tsonga
Means "be whiter, be clean" in Xitsonga.
Ngisaveni m Tsonga
"Be afraid".
Nguluwe m Nsenga
Meaning warthog. This is the clan name. Daughters of Nguluwe are called Daka or Mbewe
Nhamo f & m African
Means "Disaster" in Shona. It is the title character in A Girl Named Disaster by Nancy Farmer.
Nhlalala f Tsonga
Means "honey bird" in Xitsonga.
Nhlamulo m & f Tsonga
Means "answer, solution" in Xitsonga.
Nhlayiseko m & f Tsonga
Means "safety" in Xitsonga.
Nhlohlotelo m & f Tsonga
Means "influence" in Xitsonga.
Nhluvuko m & f Tsonga
Means "development, progress" in Xitsonga.
Niara f Eastern African, Swahili
Means of high purpose
Nicasius m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch (Rare), African (Rare)
Latinized form of Nikasios. This was the name of several martyrs and saints, such as Nicasius of Die (4th century AD) and Nicasius of Rheims (5th century AD).... [more]
Njelama f Nsenga
Crystal clear waters
Nkateko m & f Tsonga
Means "blessing" in Xitsonga.
Nkhumbwizhya m & f Nsenga
Meaning admire for a while. Name given to a baby after his/her siblings die as babies.
Nkopane m African
Lesotho and Orange Free State
Nkosingiphile f African, Zulu
Means "the Lord gave me" in Zulu.
Nkosiyabo m African, Ndebele, Zulu
Means "their king" in Zulu.
Nkosnathi m African
South African Zulu name translated into Emmanuel meaning gift of god.
Nmachi f Igbo, African
The name means "beauty of God" in Igbo.
Nobukhosi f African
Zulu name for Royality
Nomzamo f African, Zulu
Means "struggle" in Zulu.
Nonhlanhla f African, Zulu
Means "luck" in Zulu.
Nosaghare f & m African
Nigerian
Nsoma f Tsonga
Means "anchor" in Xitsonga.
Nsovo m & f Tsonga
Means "grace" in Xitsonga.
Nsuku m & f Tsonga
Means "gold, golden" in Xitsonga.
Nsulo f Tsonga
Wipe away the tears and bring joy
Ntebogeng m & f African
Tswana name meaning: thanking me
Ntimi m Eastern African, Swahili (?)
From southern Tanzania, Mbeya region meaning a pastor.
Ntlakuso f Tsonga
Means "elevation, high position" in Xitsonga.
Ntokozo f African, Zulu
Means "happiness" or "joy" in Zulu.
Ntombizanele f African, Zulu
Means "enough girls" in Zulu, from ntombi meaning "lady".
Ntsakisi f Tsonga
Means "source of happiness" in Xitsonga.
Ntsako m & f Tsonga
Means "joy, happiness" in Xitsonga.
Ntsetselelo m & f Tsonga
Means "mercy" in Xitsonga.
Ntshuxeko m & f Tsonga
Means "freedom" in Xitsonga.
Ntsumi f Tsonga
Means "angel" in Xitsonga.
Ntwanano m & f Tsonga
Means "understanding" in Xitsonga.
Nuname m African, Ewe
Means Gift. Used by the Ewe tribe of Ghana, Togo and Benin of West Africa.
Nwabudike m African, Swahili
A name in the Swahili language, which means "the son is the father's power," or "the strength of a father comes from his son."... [more]
N'wayitelo f Tsonga
Means "smile" in Xitsonga.
Nwoye m African
Very uncommon, but mostly used by the Igbo people. Means "boy born on Orie" to the Igbo people. A less popular meaning it's thought to have is: "His mother's pride"
Nxalati f Tsonga
Means "happiness" in Xitsonga.
Nyeedeh m African (Rare)
From the bassa african word meaning "blessing."
Nyeleti f Tsonga, Southern African
Means "star" in Xitsonga.
Nyemera f African
Bantu names by the Bagwere a tribe found in Uganda East Africa.
Nyemya m African
Swahili Kenya-Tanzania East Africa
Nygeisza f African
''colourful''
Nyikiwa m & f Tsonga
Means "given" in Xitsonga.
Nyiko f & m Tsonga
Means "gift" in Tsonga.
Obioma f & m African, Igbo, Nigerian
Grace, Goodness, Favor. Literally - "Good Heart"
Ofeibea f African
The name Ofeibea is borne by the journalist Ofeibea Quist-Arcton from Ghana.
Ofure m & f African, Esan, Nigerian
Means "peace, it is well" in Esan.
Olaniyan m Yoruba, African
means "honors surround me"
Olariche f African
Comes from the language of Nigerians. (igbo)... [more]
Olekina m & f Eastern African, Maasai
Best known as the given name of a Maasai Politician from Kenya.
Olisaemeka m African
Olisaemeka is an Igbo african name.It is a combination of Emeka(Great Deeds) and Olisa(God).Hence;Olisaemeka means God has done a great deed.
Oluwaseyanu m & f African
GOD has done a miracle
Onema f African
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Onesmus m Eastern African
Ugandan variant of Onesimus.
Onyedikachi m & f Igbo, African
Means "who is greater than God?" in Igbo.
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]
Oratile f & m Tswana, African
It is/was His (God's) will.
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]
Osazuwa m Bini, African
Origin from Edo State of Nigeria, West Africa..it means God has chosen wealth for me
Osei m & f African
Ghanaian, Akan meaning of royalty
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.
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).
Paddington m Literature, African
Transferred use of the surname Paddington.
Pambe m Eastern African, Swahili
Means "decorated" in Swahili.
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]
Pfukani m & f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga pfuka meaning "rise".
Pfunani f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga pfuna meaning "help".
Phatutshedzo m African
Means: Blessings... [more]
Pironkon m African
A word for pig from the Maroon people. Derived from the term 'a rasher of bacon'.
Ponisa f Tsonga
Means "save" in Xitsonga.
Proverb m & f English (Puritan), African
Referring to the book of Proverbs in the Bible.