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.
Varaidzo m ShonaVaraidzo means "One who keeps company".
This is given to acknowledge your child as one with whom you keep company. It is common to give this name to a child born in your later years.
Uwaila f & m Edo, Western AfricanMeans "prosperity is never late" in Edo/Bini, from
uwa (wealth/prosperity) and
ila (has no delay)
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.
Willanie f AfrikaansWillanie is a female compound name. The "Will" is derived from "Willem" (German variant of William) which means determination and will. The "anie" is derived from the name Stephanie which means crown, victorious... [
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Akanke f YorubaMeans "especially cared for" in Yoruba, from
kàn "touch, concern" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Beke m & f Ijaw, OgoniMeans "America" or "American" in Khana and "English" in Ijaw.
Sade f Yoruba, English (Modern)Short form of
Folasade. It was popularized in the mid-80s due to the Nigerian-born British singer Sade Adu (born Helen Folasade Adu, 1959-) and her eponymous smooth jazz band Sade.
Adakole m & f IdomaIdoma name meaning "father of the house", "head of family", or "head of the home". This name is usually given to the firstborn male or female child in Idoma households.
Ejigayehu f Amharic, EthiopianMeans "I have seen a lot good/better" in Amharic. This was the name of a famous singer Ejigayehu Shibabaw, better known as Gigi.
Lemta f BerberEtymology unknown. This is the name of the mythological mother of the Tuaregs.
Awaran m & f IjawMeans "a child born during the august break in the rainy season" in Ijaw.
Kibafupia f SwahiliThe name originates from the Swahili words Kibali "acceptance" and Fupi "low". The combination of words combine to make the phrase, "to accept being low", referencing the people in Swahili countries who are poor or lack education... [
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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. Shadari m HausaMeans "born during the cold season" in Hausa.
Ememobong m & f EfikMeans "peace of the God" n Efek, derived from
emem meaning "peace" and
obong meaning "God".
Orakwue m IgboMeans "let the folks have their say" in Igbo.
Oyenike f YorubaMeans "the title has need of pampering" or "honor has care" in Yoruba.
Alake f YorubaMeans "survived to be cherished" in Yoruba, from
là "to survive" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Magan m SomaliMeans "protection" or "refuge" in Somali.
Mmoatia f AkanThis is a FAIRY from the stories about Ananse (from Ghana). She was the fairy that "no man sees". This explains why Ananse had to perform a complex trick to lure her to him.
Asisat f NigerianThe name of the professional woman football player Asisat Oshoala, playing for FC Barcelona.
Harambee m SwahiliMeans "all pull together" in Swahili. It is the official motto of Kenya.
Lineo f SothoMeans "gifts, grants, talents" in Lesotho.
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"
Ndubisi m & f AfricanNdubisi is an Igbo name derived from Ndu(Life) Bu isi(The first or of priority).This then means "Life is first or of Priority.
Etom m & f NigerianEtom means "life" it is from the people of cross river state in Nigeria
Hamunyari f ShonaHamunyari means "Have you no shame".
This name is given in a feuding situation.
Sãngo f BaribaName traditionally given to girls born on a Sunday.
Mahado f SomaliPossibly from the Somali
mahad meaning "thanks".
Ehioze m Africanmeans "above the envy of others" and is of Benin origin
Amusan m YorubaMeans "one who holds the whip" in Yoruba, from
mú "to hold, grasp" and
ìṣán, a kind of whip or cane used in Egúngún (or Masquerade) festivals. Usually given to children born holding the umbilical cord, with a membrane "mask" covering their head, or the third-born of triplets.
Tasché f AfrikaansIt probably derives from the hebrew "tach", meaning "crown".
Ajoke f YorubaMeans "jointly beloved" or "pampered by all" in Yoruba, from
jọ "together, jointly; to assemble, congregate" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Emechebe m & f IgboMeans "when it’s done then it’s thought about" in Igbo.
Usaza m NsengaMeaning youthful or childhood. A person who looks much younger than his age
Goodluck m AfricanA famous bearer is the Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.
Abush m OromoMeans, 'little boy' often used to denote the youngest child of a family.
Suban m SomaliSuban is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Kamas m SomaliKamas is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [
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Kolawole m YorubaMeans "he brings nobility, wealth, honour, into the house" in Yoruba.
Prah f Western AfricanUsed in Ghana, West Africa among Akan peoples. Shortened form of the name of the river spirit Bohsum-Prah. Usually used together with Nana: Nana-Prah.
Tidiane m Western AfricanFrom a French word used to refer to a follower of Tijaniyyah, a Sufi order that originated in Northern Africa.
Ofonime m & f EfikMeans "it's good to be patient" in Efik.
Perebo f & m IjawMeans "person of wealth" in Ijaw.
Ebi m & f IjawMeans "good" in Ijaw.