This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the place is Mozambique.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Rafiki m & f Eastern African, Popular CultureMeans "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).
Reydan f AfricanThe 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
Rhangani m TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
rhanga meaning "to begin".
Roeh m African (Modern, Rare)Bassa African pronunciation of the hebrew word "Rapha," meaning "heals." Native to Ghana and Monrovia Liberia.
Saheed m African American, AfricanIn 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... [
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Sekwo m Africanfrom kasem language in northern part of Ghana that is upper east region of Ghana in the west africa
Shorai m & f Africanit delive from shona tribe name in Zimbabwe and it means criticise
Suwilanji m & f AfricanFrom the namwaanga tribe of Northern Zambia and the adjuscent part of Tanzania.... [
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Swelia f AfricanAfrican variation of Swela, from Arabic name Suela, meaning "beautiful and even".
Sylidio m Eastern AfricanThe given name of the Rwandian politician Sylidio Dusabumuremyi who was stabbed to death in September 2019.
Takura m AfricanShona 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.
Tegla f Eastern African, PokotA 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.
Tinisi m & f AfricanTribal name common among the southeastern tribes of Liberia, west Africa... [
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Tirhani m & f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
tirha meaning "work".
Tlangelani m & f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
tlangela meaning "celebrate".
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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Tuni m & f AfricanMeaning different and gifted in east Africa, specifically Kenya
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).
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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Uchi m African, LiteratureUchi is of African-Igbo origin. Uchi is a derivative of the African and Igbo
Uchechi. This is the name of Uchi Akimbo, a character in the "Harry Potter" series written by J.K. Rowling.
Usaza m NsengaMeaning youthful or childhood. A person who looks much younger than his age
Vernube m AfricanA TIV NAME FROM NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA,BENUE PRECISELY
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.
Yendi f African, Jamaican PatoisThis is the name of a town in northeastern Ghana. A famous bearer is Yendi Phillips, she is a Jamaican TV Host, model and beauty queen who the winner of the Miss Jamaica World 2007 beauty pageant, as well as the Miss Jamaica Universe 2010 pageant.
Yombo f AfricanMeaning unknown. A name originating from Nigeria.
Zambo m Central African, Eastern AfricanIs a popular given name for boys in many West Central African nations. Also the name of an Italian Safari crime drama film and the duology of jungle themed Bollywood mad scientist films that inspired the Captive Wild Woman series.
Zeituni f Eastern AfricanThis name coincides with Swahili
zeituni meaning "olive", a derivative of Arabic زَيْتُون
(zaytūn). This was borne by Zeituni Onyango (1952-2014), a Kenyan-born half-aunt of former American president Barack Obama.