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.
Timidi m IjawMeans "live to see" or "witness" in Ijaw.
Eyranam f EweThe name Eyranam means God blesses me always.
Mobutu m Central AfricanMobutu Sese Seko (1930-1997), born Joseph-Desiré Mobutu, was the military dictator and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (which Mobutu renamed Zaire in 1971) from 1965 to 1997. He also served as Chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity in 1967-1968.
Sega m Wolof, MandingUnknown meaning, possibly related to the Wolof word
ségg ("tiger, leopard").
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.
Karikoga m ShonaMeans "one who is alone". The name may be given to say that one who lives alone or was born alone without siblings.
Jekesai f Shona"Make it clear". Meant to speak to neighbor or family to make clear their position or purpose.
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.
Kanau m AfricanAllegedly used among the Limba people of Sierra Leone.
Mwari m Shona, African MythologyMeans 'force behind creation' in Shona. Shona traditional religion, Mwari is the supreme creator deity who is believed that he is the author of all things and all life and all is in him.
Otlile f South AfricanSouth African name meaning "She has come; she is here". Otlile "Oti" Mabuse is a professional dancer seen on Strictly Come Dancing.
Onyakopon m AkanOnyakopon is the God of the Akan people of Ghana. The name means "he who knows and sees everything" and "omniscient, omnipotent sky god" in the Akan language. ... [
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Motsi m & f ShonaMeans "first one" or "one who has matted hair" in Shona.
Chat f NigerianF, Bajju name from nigeria; it means, love or like
Teawa m & f AkanMeans "the slim one" in Akan.
Lelosa f NigerianMeans "Follow God." in Benin; an ethnic group in Nigeria.
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".
Paaye m IjawMeans "all things will pass in this world" in Ijaw.
Anietie m EfikMeans "who could you compare to God?" in Efik.
Yambo m Western AfricanA famous bearer was Yambo Ouologuem (1940–2017) a Malian writer. Possibly from the Dogon language.
Abyan m SomaliFrom the Somali word Abyee which translates to "to complete or to perfect"
Nesuha f EthiopianPossible from an Arabic root
nasuh which means something like sincerity, often found in the religious context
taubat-an-nasuha meaning sincere return or repentance.
Osita m IgboOsita is a shorter form of Osita di nma which means from today onwards it will be better.
Oluwatimileyin m & f YorubaThe name OLUWATIMILEYIN is of Yoruba language Origin in Nigeria which means "God Supported me".Children in Nigeria are widely named Oluwatimileyin because of the Cultural believe that the name holds a Prayer with it "God supported me" or "God, support me".
Guled m & f SomaliIt means victory after a long struggle
Njiba m & f LubaMeans "stream, lake" in Luba-Kasai.
Diomaye m Serer, Western AfricanPossibly means "honourable" in Serer. A notable bearer of this name is Bassirou Diomaye Faye (b. 1980), the current president of Senegal. He is commonly known mononymously as Diomaye.
Aare m YorubaMeans "commander" in Yoruba. Aàrẹ is a title, usually in the military of the Yoruba warriors company. The leader of the company from a clan takes the title when they join up with a coalition.
Giniel m AfrikaansGiniel de Villiers is a South African rallye driver and winner of Rallye Dakar 2009.
Kambeu m ShonaKambeu means "little seed".
This name may be given to a child who was very small at birth Chuki f & m SwahiliMeans "born during a time of hatred" in Swahili.
Liel m KongoLiel means intelligence in Kikongo
Bola f YorubaShort form of
Bolanle, meaning "wealth coming". It is composed of
bo ("come, coming") plus
ǫlà ("riches, wealth").
Njoki f KikuyuMeans "the one who resurrected" in Kikuyu.
Luchumo m & f XhosaPossibly means "expanding, flourishing" or "prosperity" in Xhosa.
Tejumola f YorubaMeans "one who looks forward to better days" or "stare at wealth" in Yoruba, derived from
tẹ meaning "press",
ojú meaning "eyes, face",
mọ́ meaning "onto" and
ọlá meaning "wealth".
Oba m & f Yoruba, Yoruba MythologyMeans "king, ruler" in Yoruba. It can refer to
Obaluaye, a spirit associated with infectious disease and healing.
Yar f DinkaRefers to a specific kind of cow in Dinka.
Sallau m HausaFrom the Hausa
sallā̀ meaning “prayer, religious holiday”.
Mzwandile m Xhosa, ZuluMeans "the house has expanded" in Xhosa, idiomatically referring to a growing family.
Mazvita f ShonaMeans "we are grateful" or "many thanks" in Shona.
Tosane m SomaliMeaning: Tosane generally means "wise" or "knowledgeable."... [
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Aderonke f YorubaMeans "the crown has found something to pamper" in Yoruba, from
adé "crown, royalty",
rí "to see, find",
ohun "thing, something", and
kẹ́ "cherish, care for".
Mafamadi m & f AkanMeans "I have taken it for free" in Akan.
Nyaruai f Kikuyu (Rare)More curious to know what ruai means with that you can get to know the name for it means one who comes from 'the ruai'
Ehizefua m EsanMeans: my (Ehi) Destiny (ze) chooses (Efua) Light or what is white
Abra f EweMeans "Tuesday-born girl" in Ewe.
Okeyo m Luo"birthed during harvesting time"
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.
Angweng f Luo"birthed during the season of white ants (termites, i.e. rainy season)"
Eliella f Eastern AfricanEliella is a feminine name used mainly in the Kirundi language throughout Burundi likely due to the linguistic influences of German & Belgian colonization from the 1890's-1960's.
Adesuwa f EdoMeans "in the midst of prosperity" in Edo.
Kouakou m 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".
Leago m & f TswanaMeans "His (God's) alter" in Setswana.
Hlayisani m & f TsongaFrom the Xitsonga
hlayisa meaning "preserve, protect".