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.
Nenaunir m & f Maasai, African MythologyOf uncertain meaning, likely linked to rain. Nenaunir is the villainous god of rain in Maasai mythology, being depicted as a rainbow snake.
Adunni f YorubaMeans "sweet to have" in Yoruba, from
dùn "sweet, pleasant" and
ní "obtain, have, possess".... [
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Kiume m SwahiliSwahili masculine name meaning "stamina, strength".
Kaitochi f IgboThe name originates from the Igbo tribe in the Eastern part of Nigeria, West Africa. It means "let us praise God"; referring to the Christian God.
Ainose f & m EsanMeans "no one is greater than God" in Esan.
Chukwunonso m AfricanIgbo land Eastern Nigeria - Chukwu(Almighty God) no(is) nso(near). God is near
Njalwuni m & f DagbaniLiterally means "Given my life to God" "Leaning on God"
Laminde f HausaEtymology uncertain. Traditionally given to girls born on Thursdays.
Blessed f & m English (Puritan), AfricanFrom the English word "blessed" meaning "having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing; held in veneration; revered", ultimately from Old English
blētsian,
blēdsian "to consecrate (with blood)".
Achiko m & f ShonaA shorter form of the name
Achiriko, meaning "one who remained" or "one who is still there".
Sicalo m SwaziA famous bearer is Sicalo Dlamini (1987-) son of Mswati III, King of Eswatini and his first wife Queen laMatsebula.
Kaarr-o f SidamoMeans "space between upper incisors" in Sidama, this is traditionally held to be a sign of beauty.
Komla m AfricanUsed in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Maaouya m Western AfricanA known bearer is Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya (1941-), a Mauritanian military officer who served as the president of Mauritania from 1984-2005.
Adesuwa f EdoMeans "in the midst of prosperity" in Edo.
Auma f Luo"someone delivered with the face down or through the caesarean process"
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).
Bekoe m AkanMeans "war time" in Akan, typically used for a child born in war.
Enelo f TsongaPossibly from the Xitsonga
enela meaning "enough".
Toperesu f & m Shona"Flaming sword" believed to be used by the kings
Ugonna m IgboMeaning "eagle of the father" or "father's glory" in Igbo.
Majaya m ShonaGiven to the last male born of the the family born in the same year. If families have male children in a given year the last to be born normally carries the name. The year of boys.
Ruregerero m ShonaRuregerero means "Forgiveness".
This name may be given by a parent seeking forgiveness.
Ekeniyere m & f EsanThe name is associated with the people of Esanland. It means, "How many will I remember?". This is a unique name with a deep contextual meaning to one's life adventures and struggles at the end of the tunnel.
Kazoka m PareMeans "axe" in the Athu language of the Pare people.
Sarudzai f ShonaMeans "Be selective or discriminate". #Depending on circumstances the name may be a call to be selective in what you do or maybe blaming someone for being discriminating"
Nauwara f NigerianDerived from Arabic نَيِّر
(nayyir) meaning "luminous, brilliant".
Migil m SomaliMigil is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Shumirai f ShonaMeaning “praise” or “express admiration, adoration or reverence.”
Kwanaya f ShonaMeaning “it has rained”, rain is seen as a symbol of new life as its waters are a source of nourishment for natural life.
Malidoma m Western AfricanAccording to the Burkinabé writer Malidoma Patrice Somé (1956-2021), his name means "he who befriends the enemy" or "friend of the stranger" in the Dagaare language.
Khwezi m & f ZuluMeans "bright morning star" in Zulu.
Bile m SomaliThe name Bile is a traditional Somali name with deep cultural and historical significance. It is one of the most respected and ancient names in Somali history, often associated with strength, leadership, and resilience.... [
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Cheru m AmharicMeans "the benign one, the charitable one" in Amharic.
Foosi m SomaliMeaning: The name Foosi generally means "prosperous" or "successful" in Somali.... [
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Digil m Somali"Digil" refers to a Somali clan known for agriculture and pastoralism. It symbolizes community and resilience.
Nyakeru f Kikuyu (Rare)Yours means someone in the ancestry or kin of those who had lighter complexion "nyamweru" was your first or in some cases little one from the wilderness for the wilderness is known as "werú"
Vuyokazi f XhosaMeans "great joy" in Xhosa, a variant of
Vuyo using the feminine or augmentative suffix
-kazi.
Wanjiru f KikuyuNjiru means black thus meaning one that comes from black or dark matter mainly in reference to skin colouration
Yevedzo f ShonaMeaning "captivation; fascination", deriving from the verb
kuyevedza meaning "to captivate; to make one gaze".
Woldemariam m AmharicMeans "child of
Mary" in Amharic. A notable bearer of this name is Yosef Wolde-Mariam, a member of the Norwegian musical duo Madcon.
Buwozi m & f IjawMeans "a child whose feet came out first before the head during birth" in Ijaw.
Kaneme m & f IgboMeans "let's keep doing" in Igbo.
Geleta m & f AmharicGeleta is Amharic in origin & means 'revealed'.
Kasinda f KongoMeans “child who was born at dawn” in Kikongo.
Visolela f & m Central AfricanFrom a proverb, meaning "good judgement". Origin is from the Ovimbundu of Angola.
Ovisolela violomupa; vi pungula viopongala. English:
Longing are Waterfalls; those you pick over are of the drying trays. Firew m AfricanAmharic name originated in Ethiopia. meaning 'the seed'.