This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the order is random.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Takashinga m ShonaMeaning "we are resilient"; it derives from the verb
kushinga.
Akani m TsongaMeans "build, build together" in Xitsonga.
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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Afafa f EweMeans "the first child of the second husband" in Ewe.
Mthakathi m Zulu, XhosaMeans "witch," from 'thakatha' meaning "to bewitch" in Xhosa or "to practice witchcraft" in Zulu.
Ahou f BaouléDerived from Baoulé
we "Thursday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Thursday".
Raage m SomaliMeans "he who delayed at birth" in Somali.
Fedens f AfricanMeaning unknown. This was the name of Tatiana Rusesabagina's sister-in-law, portrayed by Leleti Khumalo in 'Hotel Rwanda' (2004).
Lamessa m OromoIt is spoken by the Oromo people in Ethiopia. The meaning of the name come from Lama; which means two. And Lamessa means "the second." It is a name given to a person that comes next to the first born: male or female in the family.
Sorniabari f & m OgoniMeans "when it pleases God" in Khana, (when it pleases God for him to do something, like "God's time")... [
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Tlangelani m & f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga word
tlangela meaning "celebrate".
Ajaja m & f YorubaMeans "one who fights and escapes" in Yoruba, from
jà "to fight, struggle" and
já "to snap, break off, break loose".
Chikwendu m Igbo, AfricanMeans "God agrees to life", taken from the Igbo phrase
o buru na chukwu kwe ndu ga-adi "if god agrees there will be life".
Kalkidan f AmharicAmharic for "promise", root words "qal" (ቃል) meaning word, and "kidan" (ኪዳን), meaning covenant, from the Ge'ez language
Obasi m Jagham, KenyangDerived from
ò-βàsì meaning "God" in Jagham, Kenyang and various Ekoid languages.
Aderinola f & m YorubaThe first part, Aderi, means "crown" or "royalty," the second part, Nola, means "wealth" or "riches." The name is interpreted as "crowned with wealth" or "royalty with riches".
Alara m Yoruba, HistoryPossibly from the title of the traditional monarch of either
Ìlárá-Mọ̀kín or
Ará-Èkìtì, from Yoruba
oni-, a possessive forming prefix, and either
Ìlárá "the ones who possess many relatives” or
Ará, of unknown etymology... [
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Adesoji m YorubaMeans "the crown has woken up" from Yoruba
adé meaning "crown" and
sọjí meaning "to arise, to awake".
Arezki m KabyleProbably derived from Arabic رِزْق
(rizq) meaning "wealth, fortune" or "nourishment, sustenance".
Tadalesh m SomaliMeans "person who possesses a lot of good luck" in Somali.
Awaran m & f IjawMeans "a child born during the august break in the rainy season" in Ijaw.
Achipo f ShonaMeaning "one who remains" or "one who is still here".
Gurey m SomaliA name that comes from the Somali word gurey, meaning "left-handed." This word is usually an adjective, but sometimes a name.
Lamrot f AmharicMeans beautiful or knowledgable. Also common as a surname in Ethiopia.
Ayen f DinkaRelated with a specific kind of cow in Dinka language.
Hlengani m & f TsongaFrom the Xitsonga
hlenga meaning "collect, gather".
Koffi m BaouléDerived from Baoulé
fue "Saturday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Saturday".
Okenna m Igboderived from the combination of two words of the Igbo origin,"OKE" and "NNA" literally meaning "GREAT" and "FATHER".... [
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Aphelele m & f Xhosa, ZuluMeans "complete, whole, all present" in Xhosa and Zulu. Often given to the last child to be born in a family.
Asabi f YorubaMeans "one selected for birth" in Yoruba.
Benkos m Central African, Manding, Afro-American (Slavery-era)Benkos Biohó (died 1621), also known as Domingo Biohó, was said to have been born in either the Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, where he was seized by the Portuguese slaver Pedro Gomez Reynel, sold to businessman Juan Palacios, and later, after transportation to what is now Colombia in South America, sold again to the Spaniard Alonso del Campo in 1596, in Cartagena de Indias... [
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Moji f YorubaMeans "I rise" or "I wake" in Yoruba. It is often used as a short form of names beginning with
moji, such as
Mojisola.
Arukubu f & m IjawMeans "a child born in a canoe" in Ijaw.
Munonzwaishe m & f ShonaIt means "You Lord are one who hears" or simply, "You hear the Lord".
Beru f BaribaName traditionally given to the sixth born daughter.
Mahari m & f YorubaMeans "one who forgives" or "forgiver" in Yoruba.
Luphelo m XhosaMeans "the end, the last" in Xhosa, often given to the last child to be born in a family.
Natasha f BembaMeans “I am thankful” or "thank you" in Bemba, a Zambian language.
Affoué f BaouléDerived from Baoulé
fue "Saturday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Saturday".
Osita m IgboOsita is a shorter form of Osita di nma which means from today onwards it will be better.
Wararni m BerberMeans "without victor, without conqueror" in Amazigh.
Akosia f Western African, AkanA name of Ashanti origin meaning "born on a Sunday" in Akan culture. Notable name bearers include actor Akosia Sabet and mononymic musician Akosia.
Akosua is a variation of this name.
Perebo f & m IjawMeans "person of wealth" in Ijaw.
Mashgash m & f IgboPosh name. Meaning: Intelligence and beauty
Chimamanda f IgboMeans "my God will not fail me" in Igbo. A famous bearer is Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Jumoki f & m African, Yoruba, NigerianJumoki which in Nigerian means "everyone loves the baby". There is a dog on youtube named
Moki, which is short for Jumoki.
Kenhinde m & f YorubaOne coming last. Often used for the second of twins.
Tinisi m & f AfricanTribal name common among the southeastern tribes of Liberia, west Africa... [
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Ibiye m & f AfricanAn ancient Kalabari meaning Good mainly used as a prefix.
Massiva m & f Kabyle, BerberName of the grandson of Numidian king Massinissa, used today as a female name.
Gifti f OromoMeans "lady" or "queen" in Afaan Oromo.
Adediran m YorubaMeans "royalty becomes generational" in Yoruba, from
adé "crown" combined with
di "become, change into" and
ìran "generation, lineage".
Wada f OromoEast african (Kushitic, Oromo) meaning "Promise".
Mairak f HausaMeans "daughter of a chief" in East Hausa.
Asipa m YorubaMeans "pathfinder, one who leads the way" in Yoruba, from
ṣí "to open up" and
ipa "path".
Ozoro f Eastern AfricanAmharic 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).
Bimpẹ f YorubaMeans "one who is gorgeous and beautiful" in Yoruba.
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.
Leago m & f TswanaMeans "His (God's) alter" in Setswana.