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Moeng m Tswana
Means "guest, visitor" in Setswana.

Ishemanzwa m Shona
It means "Lord you have heard".

Thatoyaone m & f Tswana
Means "His (God's) will" in Setswana.

Samhuri m Shona
Means "family head" in Shona.

Rumanyika m Haya
Means "he is famous" in Haya.

Lemlem f Amharic

Phusu m & f Venda
Means "havoc" in Tshivenda.

Dami m & f Igbo, Yoruba
Short form of Damilola.

Bathusi m & f Tswana
Means "helpers" in Setswana.

Andereya m & f Nyoro, Ganda, Kiga, Tooro
Nyoro, Ganda, Tooro and Kiga variant of Andrew and Andrea 2.

Gazari m Zarma, Western African
Zarma form of Lazarus, Ghazal and Ghazali.

Jamilu m Western African, Hausa
Hausa form of Jamil.

Naome f South African
Variant of Naomi 1.

Tomutendaishe m & f Shona
Meaning “we give thanks to He who is the Lord”, it is synonymous with the names Tinomutendaishe and Tovatendaishe.

Uke m & f Igbo
Short form of names beginning with or containing Uke-.

Feker f Amharic
Means "love, affection" in Amharic.

Chigbata m Nigerian
Igbo man and he is from Anambra state,Nigeria

Jezina f Dutch (Archaic), Afrikaans (Rare)

Yinlayefa f Ijaw
Means "nothing can be compared to a mother" in Ijaw.

Imohimi m & f Western African, Edo
Means "I have a support" in Edo language.

Mojalefa m Sotho
Means "heir" in Sesotho.

Akinbolade m Yoruba
Means "bravery comes with wealth" in Yoruba.

Kalunga f Kongo

Rynhard m Afrikaans
Afrikaans form of Rijnhard.

Anoni m Swahili
Variation of Anno.

Ziyanda f Xhosa
Means "increase within daughters" in Xhosa.

Onthusitse m Tswana
Means "He (God) helped" in Setswana.

Lafiya f Hausa
Means "health" in Hausa.

Ubonemem m & f Efik (Modern)
Means "offspring of peace" in Efik.

Onochie f Igbo
Means “old” in Igbo.

Asaaseasa m & f Akan
Means "the land is finished" in Akan. The implication of this name is that there is no more land for the dead to be buried - so the child is encouraged to live as there will be no more space for his/her burial.

Bhekani m Zulu, Ndebele
Means "look" in Zulu and Ndebele.

Mayom m Dinka
A specific kind of ox in Dinka language.

Kganya f & m Sotho
Means "brightness" or "(God's) light" in Sesotho.

Migil m Somali
Migil is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]

Fhaṱuwani m & f Venda
Means "be careful, aware" in Tshivenda.

Oluale m Yoruba
Variant spelling of Oluwale.

Kufara f Shona
Means "happiness" in Shona.

Moradeke f Yoruba
Means "I have gotten something precious to pamper" in Yoruba.

Musoke m Ganda, African Mythology
Musoke is the God of Rain in Ganda mythology. His Name derives From ‘mu’, indicating a single individual, and ‘soke’, which means ‘rain’.

Nenaunir m & f Maasai, African Mythology
Of uncertain meaning, likely linked to rain. Nenaunir is the villainous god of rain in Maasai mythology, being depicted as a rainbow snake.

Elkaissa f Berber (Rare)
Possibly means "the pause" from Kabyle Berber.

Gariba m Dagbani
Corrupted name of Abukari. Name used by the 20th King of Dagbon and the 40th King.

Ikuna m & f Tonga (?), Nigerian (?)

Xitsundzuxo m & f Tsonga
Means "reminder" in Xitsonga.

Waris f African, Somali
Means "desert flower" in Somali.

Ndigwako f Nyakyusa
Means "I am yours" in Nyakyusa.

Tholakele f Zulu
Means "found" in Zulu.

Nyimbo m & f Chewa
Means "melody" in Chewa.

Lovenie f African
From the word "love".

Habsade m Eastern African, Somali
Variant of Xaabsade, which is used outside of Somalia.

Kokoeka f Efik

Kondanani m & f Tumbuka
Means "love one another" in Tumbuka and Chewa.

Alinaswe m Mwanga

Baruk m Ethiopian
Variant of Biruk.

Omorose f Nigerian (Rare)

Lelosa f Nigerian
Means "Follow God." in Benin; an ethnic group in Nigeria.

Múkabi m Kikuyu
In Kikuyu maasai intermarriage this name was given to a boy born of that relationship in that referred to the maasai as ukabi

Aseyiowu m Yoruba
Means "success" in Yoruba.

Wikus m Afrikaans
Short form of Lodewikus.

Mbia m & f Kenyang, Jagham
From Kenyang ḿbyáy meaning "pumpkin leaves", a plant species indigenous to Southern Nigeria.

Thabisa f Zulu
Means "delight" in Zulu.

Maikaelelo f Tswana
Means "intention" in Setswana.

Boudine f Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans
Feminization of Boudewijn and other masculine Dutch names that contain the Germanic element bald meaning "bold, brave" (such as Radboud).

Uduakabasi m & f Ibibio, Efik
Means "will of God" in Ibibio and Efik.

Nomzamo f African, Zulu
Means "struggle" in Zulu.

Kahlimma f & m African (Rare)

Ciokaraine f Eastern African
A famous bearer of the name was the Kenyan Meru human rights activist and female diviner Ciokaraine from Igembe, Kenya. She was a fierce supporter of women's rights and is known for having offered up her son's life in order to prevent a famine during the Mau Mau Uprising.

Khadijo f Somali, Eastern African
Somali variant of Khadija.

Tor m Tiv
Means "king" in Tiv.

Misuli f Swahili
Means "muscle" in Swahili.

Awotwe m Akan
Means "eighth born" in Akan.

Carike f Afrikaans
Feminine form of Carel.

Limpopo m & f South African
From the name of the river in South Africa.

Komlan m Akan
Means "Tuesday" in Akan.

Warmaksan m Berber (Rare)
Means ‘without enemies; undefeatable" in Berber.

Isack m Eastern African, English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Isaac.

Wombo m Igbo

Ebiere f Western African, Ijaw
Means "fine lady" in Ijaw.

Karamoko m Manding, Western African
Means "cleric-teacher" in the Manding languages.

Uwem m & f Ibibio, Efik
Means "life" in Ibibio and Efik.

Sithandazile f Ndebele
Means "we prayed" in Ndebele.

Tima m Efik
Means "remember love" in Efik.

Mene f & m Ogoni
Means "rich/ wealthy" in Khana,... [more]

Inyang m & f Efik

Adebimpe f Yoruba
Means "the crown is complete" in Yoruba.

Libin f Somali
Libin means "healthy."

Naleli-yameso f Sotho
Meaning, Morning Star in Sesotho

Pakuteh m Mende
Means "powerful man" or "strong man" in Mende.

Eskinder m Amharic
Amharic form of Alexander. This name is borne by Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega (1969-).

Dithapelo m & f Tswana
Means "prayers" in Setswana.

Kelenna m Nigerian

Mariete f Afrikaans (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Mariette.

Tumwimbilege f Nyakyusa
Means "let us sing for Him" in Nyakyusa.

Massiva m & f Kabyle, Berber
Name of the grandson of Numidian king Massinissa, used today as a female name.

Suleman m Arabic, Urdu, Amharic, Indonesian
Alternate transcription of Arabic سليمان (see Sulayman), as well as the Urdu, Amharic and Indonesian form.

Desere f Afrikaans

Yamoussa m Western African

Makambo m Lingala
Means "things" in Lingala.

Dele m Nigerian
An uncommonly used name from the West African country of Nigeria. This name is commonly pronounced as 'Deli' but this is not the real way on how to pronounce this name.

Jilma f & m Dagbani
Means "honour, respect" in Dagbani.

Ayani m Kongo
"helpers, protectors, those who support, support or protect" comes from the verb kuyana

Zayyan m & f Arabic (Rare), Nigerian (Rare), Muslim
From Arabic زَيْن (zayn) meaning "beautiful, handsome, nice" (see Zayn).

Charl m Afrikaans
Afrikaans form of Charles.

Salomien f Afrikaans
Variant of Salomine.

Tandy f South African

Mareg f Northern African
Mareg is of Sudanese Arabic origin meaning, 'comfort, comfortable'.

Artwell m Shona, English (African), Ndebele
Zimbabwe origin meaning 'Creative' or 'Excellent Creation'.

Tizemt f Berber (Rare), Northern African (Rare)
Means "lioness" in Tamazight, ultimately from ⵉⵣⴻⵎ (izem) meaning "lion" (chiefly Moroccan).

Ntombntombi f Xhosa
Means “little girl” in Xhosa.

Atiena f Swahili
Means "guardian of the night" in Swahili.

Jidji f Berber
Means "flower" in Tamazight.

Chemutai f Kalenjin
Derives from the East African tribe, the Kalenjins. Like many other Kalenjin names, the first part of the name relates to the gender of the person and the second part is how, when, or where they were born... [more]

Oluwarotimi m & f Yoruba
Means "the Lord stays with me" in Yoruba.

Masiba f Sotho
Means "Feather" in Sotho

Nubari f & m Ogoni
Khana for "God's thing"... [more]

Ketsela-work f Ge'ez
Means "diadem of gold" in Ge'ez.

Lull f Tigrinya
Used in Eritrea and Tigray, meaning Pearl

Hwami m Shona
Meaning "emperor".

Udoka m Nigerian, Igbo
Allegedly an Igbo name meaning "peace is above all else"; compare Udo 2.

Chinangunga m & f African
Variety of vernacular language among people living along lake Nyasa in Tanzania.

Maline f French (Rare), Norwegian (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare), Greenlandic, Afrikaans (Rare), English (Rare), Haitian Creole (Rare)
French form of Malin as well as a Scandinavian variant.

Otlile f South African
South African name meaning "She has come; she is here". Otlile "Oti" Mabuse is a professional dancer seen on Strictly Come Dancing.

Gatsha m Zulu (Rare)
From Zulu igatsha meaning "branch".

Olubi m Nigerian

Ntfombi f Swazi
Swazi form of Ntombi.

Gowan m African
Means "Rainmaker" and originates from Africa, notably Nigeria.

Ceronia f South African (Rare)

Chukwubuikem m Igbo
Means "God is my strength" in Igbo.

Ijju f Berber

Olamigoke m Yoruba
Means "my wealth has increased" in Yoruba.

Penda f Fula
Given to the third child.

Dialika f Western African
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]

Nubion m African

Alburi m Wolof

Luyanda m & f South African, Zulu, Xhosa
Means "it is growing, increasing" in Zulu and Xhosa, referring to love or the child’s family.

Hilka f Low German, German (Rare), Frisian, Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans
Originally a diminutive of names beginning with or containing the element hild-, used as a given name in its own right.

Fanyana m Zulu
From Zulu umfanyana, abafanyana meaning "little boy".

Olajumoke f Yoruba
Means "wealth concerts to cherish" in Yoruba.

Nnaemeka m Igbo
God the father has done great also related to chukwuemeka

Moustaphe m Western African
West African variant of Mustafa.

Bukunmi m & f Yoruba
Means "add to me" in Yoruba.

Asabi f Yoruba
Means "one selected for birth" in Yoruba.

Matemasie m & f Akan
Means "I have heard and concealed the fact" in Akan.

Kolajo m African
An Ancient name of Yoruba Origin, it means 'gather wealty'

Duro m & f Yoruba
Means "wait" in Yoruba.

Afe m African
Diminutive of Afeworq.

Ofure m & f African, Esan, Nigerian
Means "peace, it is well" in Esan.

Sainabou f Western African
Form of Zaynab used in Gambia.

Areyhu f Ethiopian, African

Tipagya f & m Dagbani
Means "we thank God" in Dagbani.

Kossola m Yoruba
Means "I do not lose my fruits anymore" or "my children do not die any more" in Yoruba.... [more]

Jabai m African
Named after a african serial killer in the 5th century.

Shamiso f Shona
Means "amazing" in Shona.

Pacificus m Late Roman, South African
Means "peacemaker" in Latin. From the Latin pāx 'peace' and faciō 'I do, make'.... [more]

Aissa f Western African
Form of Aisha used in West African countries (primarily Mali, Senegal, and Cameroon).

Mukejuwa f Kaguru
Means "sun's wife" in Chikaguru.

Reshoni f & m Swahili

Nwoyi m & f Western African, Yakö
Means "he/she knows" in Yakö language.

Mazaline f Nigerian
Of African origin meaning "the luxurious.”

Sulemanu m Hausa
Hausa form of Solomon.

Nxalati f Tsonga
Means "happiness" in Xitsonga.

Atasaone m Tswana
Means "His (God's) hand" in Setswana.

Abuk f African Mythology, Dinka
In Dinka mythology (south Sudan), the first woman. She is the patron goddess of women and gardens. Her emblem is a little snake. She is the mother of Deng (Danka).

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]

Olumuyiwa m Yoruba
Means "God has brought this" in Yoruba.

Yidnekatchew m Amharic
Means "may he astonish them" in Amharic.

Kerapetse m & f Tswana
Means "I have prayed" in Setswana.

Hannelie f Afrikaans
Contraction of Hanne 1 and Elisabeth.

Mokgethi m Sotho
Variant form of Mokhethi.

Alanda f Afrikaans

Tererai m & f Shona
Means "listen, pay attention" in Shona.

Gyasi m Akan

Lah m Ogoni
Means "second son" in Khana.

Yeddes m Tuareg
Means "he will be organised", from the Tuareg verb ddes meaning "organised".

Rafeeqa f Urdu, Kashmiri, Muslim, South African
Variant of Rafiqa.

Walshak m Ngas
WAL means "cry", shak means "one another". Which Literally means Feel for one another

Atimango f Alur
Means "What do I do?" in Alur language and may be given to someone who is born to parents who are facing an issue or problem.

Dakalo m & f Venda
Means "happiness" in Tshivenda.

Litsitso f Sotho

Alta f Afrikaans

Cheikou m Western African
Variant of Sekou.

Saseka f Tsonga
Means "pretty" in Xitsonga.

Latir m Serer
Meaning "chief" or "landowner"

Richardt m Afrikaans (Rare)
Variant of Richard.

Chawanzi m & f Nsenga
Meaning gift or freely given

Tinozivaishe f Shona
Means "we know God" in Shona.

Rua m & f Swahili
used mainly among swahili community for both boys and girls. ... [more]

Thulaganyo m & f Tswana
It means "program" or "structure".

Iretomiwa f & m Nigerian

Aba f Akan
Means "born on Thursday" in Fante, a dialect of Akan.

Bayenkhu f Tumbuka
Means "where will they go?" in Tumbuka.

Mavhu f Shona
Means "sand" in Shona.

Oteng m Tswana
Means "He (God) is here" in Setswana.

Simidele f Yoruba
Means "follow me home" in Yoruba. ... [more]

Edem m & f Efik
Means "last" or "God has delivered me" in Efik.

Toure f & m Western African (Gallicized, Rare)
Unaccented form of Touré.

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."

Abadibo f & m Ijaw
Means "a person from the sea" in Ijaw.

Kotani m Tsonga
Possibly from the Xitsonga kota meaning "able, talented".

Mphoyame m & f Tswana
Means "my gift" in Setswana.

Kallamu m Hausa
Means "word (of God)" in Hausa. This name is closely tied with the name Musa.

Elleni f Amharic
Amharic form of Helen.

Ateri f Nigerian, Eggon
Means "victory" in Eggon.

Odol m African

Luol m & f Dinka

Doyinsola f Yoruba
Means "my wealth is sweet" in Yoruba.

Shebashi m Amharic
Means "thousand by thousand" in Amharic.

Mxolisi m Southern African, Xhosa, Zulu
Means "peace maker" or "(one who) asks for forgiveness" in Xhosa and Zulu.

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

Adelewa f Yoruba

Nerutendo f Shona
Meaning "with belief" or "with thanks; with gratitude", another form of the name is Norutendo. It derives from the verb kutenda.

Chéria f Central African, Kongo (?)

Tabi m Akan
Meaning unknown.

Nashipie f Swahili
This is a Maasai name given to young girls, meaning "joy"

Onayi f Shona
"See it, see this". Situational name which says see what we have, behold.

Adetula m Yoruba
Means "royalty survived again" in Yoruba.

Mairama f Hausa
Variant form of Maryama.

Ebeleuzoma f Western African (Modern)
Combination of Ebele meaning "mercy, kindness" with Uzoma meaning "good way".

Yawa f Western African, Ewe
Means "born on Thursday" in Ewe.

Baatseba f & m Sotho (Anglicized, Rare)
Sotho form of Bathsheba.

Miyelani m & f Tsonga
Means "keep quiet" in Xitsonga.

Genieve f English (American), Afrikaans

Lebari m Ogoni

Oluwandara f Yoruba
Means "God has done wonders" in Yoruba.

Fula-ngenge m Kongo
1) "one who is chosen by GOD to control the destiny of those who are less fortunate" in Lingala... [more]

Chivimbiso f Shona
Means "the promise" in Shona.

Keniabarido f & m Ogoni
Khana for "as it pleases God (for him to do)"... [more]

Alleta f English (African), Afrikaans, Danish (Rare)
Variant of Aletta.

Didimalang f Tswana
Means "be quiet" in Setswana.

Taio m Yoruba, Papuan
Variant of Tayo. A famous bearer is British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz (1985-), born Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere, the son of a Nigerian father and Brazilian mother.

Yufitri m Berber
Means "nicer than a star" in Amazigh.

Xassan m Somali
Variant of Xasan.

Ogheneochukome m Nigerian, Yoruba

Ayibatonye m & f Nigerian

Rhangani m Tsonga
Possibly from the Xitsonga word rhanga meaning "to begin".

Sinethemba f South African, Zulu
Means "we have hope" in Zulu.

Fassil m Amharic
Means "Ethiopian king" in Amharic.

Abdoul Aziz m Western African
Western African form of Abd al-Aziz.

Mutungi m Haya
Means "he who is rich" in Haya.

Shaquon m African

Corlia f Afrikaans
Contracted form of Cornelia.

Chinaza m Chewa
Means “what happened” in Chichewa.

Jahi f Swahili
Worthy

Aylintá f Western African
The name Aylintá comes from the West African nation of Senegal and means Bearer of Light or Bringer of Light.

Ozioma m & f Igbo
Means, "God's good news" in Igbo.

Cheusi m Swahili
Means "black" in Swahili.

Tumas m Arabic, Somali
Arabic form of Thomas.

Fransina f Finnish, Swedish (Rare), Afrikaans
Feminine form of Frans.

Garba m Western African, Hausa
Hausa variant of Abu Bakr.

Adeniran m Yoruba
Means "the crown has a lineage" in Yoruba.

Asanye m & f Efik

Kebasadi f Tswana
Means "these are women" in Setswana.

Eedris m Nigerian
Variant of Idris 1 used in Nigeria.

Elikem m & f Ewe (Anglicized, Modern)

Diambu m Central African
Means "quiet warrior".

Irido m Greek, Somali
Masculine form of Irida.

Tadisa f & m Shona
It means "we have loved profusely/a great deal", from the verb 'kudisa' meaning "to love a lot/profusely". A longer form of the name may be Tadisisa.

Tsemru m Ge'ez
Means "his wool" in Ge'ez.

Ozufemi m African

Anané m Akan
Means "fourth born" in Akan.

Onumajuru m Igbo
Means "let anger cease" in Igbo.

Tshimangadzo m & f Venda
Means "miracle" in Tshivenda.

Kipkirui m Kalenjin
Means "one who was born while people slept" in Kelenjin.

Akatendeka m & f Shona
Meaning "one who is faithful", deriving from the verb kutendeka.

Bedalu m Amharic
Means "by His victory" in Amharic.

Afunu f Nigerian

Sikhethiwe f Ndebele
Means "we are chosen" in Ndebele.

Edak f Efik

Enanela f Zulu
Means "rejoice" in Zulu.

Steviena f Dutch (Rare, Archaic), Afrikaans (Rare, Archaic)

Watidaishe f Shona
Means "the Lord has loved us" in Shona.

Yumzaa m & f Dagbani
Means "love all" in Dagbani.

Maatla f Tswana
Means "strength, power" in Setswana.

Gifti f Oromo
Means "lady" or "queen" in Afaan Oromo.

Amenze f African, Edo, Nigerian
Benin... [more]

Elzina f English (American, Archaic), Afrikaans
Variant of Elsina.

Mahari m & f Yoruba
Means "one who forgives" or "forgiver" in Yoruba.

Jilele m Tumbuka
Means "rear yourself" or "be self reliant" in Tumbuka. Can be given to orphans, or to children expected to be independent early in life.

Tubeec m Somali
Meaning: Tubeec is associated with "melodious" or "musical", reflecting a connection to singing or music.... [more]

Kingsford m Scottish, African
Transferred use of the surname Kingsford.

Tilana f Afrikaans

Muhima f Swahili, Eastern African

Khalif m Arabic, Somali, African American
Alternate transcription of Khalifa as well as the Somali form.

Sithabisile f Ndebele
Means "we are very happy" in Ndebele.

Lukhanyo m South African

Oyindamola f & m Yoruba
Means "honey mixed with wealth" in Yoruba.

Narai f Hausa
Means "born on a Wednesday" in Sokoto Hausa.

Koffi m Baoulé
Derived 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".

Mekdes f African
African, Ethiopia

Thandazile f South African

Tizita f Eastern African, Amharic, Ethiopian
Means "memory" in Amharic.

Baridilo m & f Ogoni
God is with me

Kokolo m Kongo
Of unknown meaning.

Farhia f Somali, Arabic
Fariha "happiness" From the Arabic word for happy

Dagm m Amharic
It's from Amharic language and Geez which is ancient ethiopian language which is dated 3000 years with Hebrew origins, it means Twice or repeated . Usually given when you look like your parents

Lefika m Sotho
“My Rock” It’s used in Lesotho and South Africa

Oluranti m & f Yoruba
Means "the Lord remembers" in Yoruba.

Aniamaowo f Efik
Means "who likes you" in Efik.

Andriesia f Afrikaans (Rare)
Feminine form of Andries.