This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is African; and the sound is *(k).
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abike f YorubaMeans "born to treasure" or "born to be pampered" in Yoruba, from
bí "to give birth, be born" and
kẹ́ "to cherish, care for".
Abiona f & m YorubaMeans "born during a journey" or "born into the arts" in Yoruba, from
bí "to give birth, be born" and
sí "to, on" combined with either
ọ̀nà "way, road, journey" or
ọ̀nà "art, artistry, craftsmanship"... [
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Abra f EweMeans "Tuesday-born girl" in Ewe.
Abyan m SomaliFrom the Somali word Abyee which translates to "to complete or to perfect"
Adedewe f & m YorubaMeans "the crown has become small" or "one has arrived small" in Yoruba, from either
adé "crown" or
dé "to arrive, come" combined with
di "become, change into" and
ẹ̀wẹ́ "small, thin"... [
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Adediran m YorubaMeans "royalty becomes generational" in Yoruba, from
adé "crown" combined with
di "become, change into" and
ìran "generation, lineage".
Adedire m & f YorubaMeans "the crown has become good fortune" in Yoruba, from
adé "crown, royalty" combined with
di "become, change into" and
ire "luck, good fortune, goodness".
Adeike f & m YorubaMeans "one who has crowned your care" in Yoruba, from
adé "crown" and
ìkẹ́ "fondness, care, cherishing".
Adejugbe m & f YorubaMeans "royalty does not perish" in Yoruba, from
adé "crown, royalty" combined with
jù "does not, cannot be" and
gbé "carry, lift; take by force, overpower".
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".
Adesina m YorubaMeans "the crown has opened the way" or "the one who arrives and opens the way" in Yoruba, usually given to the firstborn child in a family.
Adeyemo m & f YorubaMeans "the crown suits the child" in Yoruba, from
adé "crown, royalty" combined with
yẹ "suitable, worthy" and
ọmọ "child".
Aduke f YorubaMeans "one (people) struggle(d) to care for" in Yoruba.
Adunni f YorubaMeans "sweet to have" in Yoruba, from
dùn "sweet, pleasant" and
ní "obtain, have, possess".... [
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Agbeke f YorubaMeans "carried and cared for" in Yoruba, from
gbé "to carry, hold, lift" and
kẹ́ "to care for, pamper, cherish".
Aijuka m SwahiliAijuka means "he knew' or 'he understands' in reference to gaining knowledge & education.
Aina f YorubaMeans "not to be beaten" in Yoruba, from the negative prefix
àì- combined with
nà "to beat, hit, flagellate; to defeat". Given to children born with an umbilical cord around their neck; compare
Ojo.
Ajani m YorubaMeans "one (we) fought to have" in Yoruba.
Ajewole m & f YorubaMeans "the goddess
Aje has entered this house" or "wealth has come in" in Yoruba, from
ajé "wealth, prosperity" and
wọle "enter into" (itself from
wọ "to enter" and
ilé "house, home").
Ajike f YorubaMeans "wakes up to be pampered" in Yoruba, from
jí "to wake" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Ajoke f YorubaMeans "jointly beloved" or "pampered by all" in Yoruba, from
jọ "together, jointly; to assemble, congregate" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Akanke f YorubaMeans "especially cared for" in Yoruba, from
kàn "touch, concern" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Akanni m YorubaMeans "special to have" or "profitable encounter" in Yoruba.
Akeer f DinkaThe name Akeer is often associated with
strength,
leadership, and
resilience in Dinka culture, native to South Sudan.
Akinleye m YorubaMeans "bravery is honourable" or "valour has dignity" in Yoruba, from
akín "courage, valour; brave person, warrior" and either
ni "to be" or
ní "to have, possess" combined
ẹ̀yẹ "honour, respect, dignity".
Alake f YorubaMeans "survived to be cherished" in Yoruba, from
là "to survive" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Altine f HausaFrom the Hausa word
Lī̀tìnîn "Monday". This name is traditionally given to girls born on Monday.
Amazigh m Northern African, BerberFrom Tamazight ⴰⵎⴰⵣⵉⵖ
(Amaziɣ), which is the self-designation of the Berber (Amazigh) people of North Africa. The name itself is of unknown meaning, though folk etymologies claim the meaning of "free-man", derived from Taznatit (Gurara)
aze meaning "to be strong" and Tamasheq
jeɣeɣ meaning "to be brave".
Amoke f & m YorubaMeans "known and cherished" in Yoruba, from
mọ̀ "to know" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Anekwe m IgboMeans "let the gods not agree to bad things" in Igbo.
Anele m & f ZuluMeans "be enough; be sufficient; be adequate" in Zulu.
Anike f YorubaMeans "had to cherish" in Yoruba, from
ní "to have, possess" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
Antobam f AkanMeans "posthumous child" in Fante. It is typically given to a child whose father died before they were born.
Apeke f YorubaMeans "called to be pampered" in Yoruba, from
pè "to call, summon, invoke" and
kẹ́ "to care for, cherish".
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.
Apolot f Eastern AfricanOrigin- Iteso people of eastern Uganda and Western Kenya, from the Ateso language, a derivative of the Teso-Turkana language and eastern Nilotic culture. ... [
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Ariyo m YorubaMeans "one who is seen and rejoiced" in Yoruba, from
rí "to see" and
yọ̀ "to rejoice".
Ashe f YorubaFrom Yoruba
àṣẹ meaning "power, authority, command". In Yoruba religion, àṣẹ is the natural power that makes things happen and produces change.
Awino f LuoMeans "born with the cord around" in Luo.
Barre m SomaliA name that comes from the Somali word bare which means "teacher." Barre was the last name (meaning the first name of the grandfather of) Mohamed Siad Barre (Somali spelling: Maxamed Siyaad Barre). Siad Barre was the military ruler and president of Somali from 1969 until 1991.
Beydaan f SomaliSomali feminine name taken directly from the ordinary vocabulary word for "almond", which is perhaps ultimately from Persian
بادام (
bâdâm) "almond".
Bimpẹ f YorubaMeans "one who is gorgeous and beautiful" in Yoruba.
Busine f PunuMeans "wealth, richness, well-being" in Punu.
Caydiid m Somali (Rare)Derived from the Somali words
cay, meaning "insult," and
diid, meaning "to reject," interpreted as "rejects insults".
Cézanne f & m English, AfrikaansFrom the French artist, Paul Cézanne. This name is sometimes used as a feminine name by Afrikaners in South Africa due to its similarity to
Suzanne.
Danat m Ge'ezCoptic Christian (Ge'ez) word for the piercing on Jesus' left palm.
Dele m NigerianAn 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.
Edebe f AfricanThe name originates from Sudan, in the concrete tribe of Gurfan meaning the first, princess.
Eminence f NigerianMeans: "Prominence, Royalty, of High Ranking, Intelligently Superior".
Eskinder m AmharicAmharic form of
Alexander. This name is borne by Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega (1969-).
Eyranam f EweThe name Eyranam means God blesses me always.
Ezinne f IgboMeans "true mother", from the Igbo
eziokwu meaning "truth", "honesty", "integrity", and
nne meaning "mother".
Fadha f SomaliPossibly from Arabic
فِضَّة (fiḍḍa), meaning "silver" or
فَضَاء (faḍāʔ), meaning "empty space".
Fedens f AfricanMeaning unknown. This was the name of Tatiana Rusesabagina's sister-in-law, portrayed by Leleti Khumalo in 'Hotel Rwanda' (2004).
Hakizimana m Rwandan, Rundi, African Mythology (Modern)A name which means "God saves everything,"
imana being the name of the original Rwandan/Burundian deity and now the modern word for God in all monotheistic usages within Rwanda and Burundi.
Harambee m SwahiliMeans "all pull together" in Swahili. It is the official motto of Kenya.
Hibaaq f SomaliDerived from Arabic هِبَة
(hiba) meaning "gift, grant".
Hoodo f SomaliThis name comes from the Somali word hoodo which means "luck, fortunate." Somalis outside of Somalia may spell the name as Hodo.
Igmar m AfrikaansAfrikaans. Combination of his mother and fathers name. Siegfried and Marieta. Ig and Mar. Combined Igmar
Igolo f & m AfricanMeaning: Biblical name (in Nigeria of Africa) that means 'the star that the three wise men followed when Christ was born.'... [
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Iniko m IgboMeaning "born during troubled times" or "born in a time of trouble" in Igbo, historically given to boys. A notable bearer of this name is the mononymous American singer Iniko.
Iyabode f YorubaYoruba for " mother has returned". When a the first girl child is born after the death of a grandmother, the child is given this name. Iya is the root word,which means mother. Such as Iyaba, wich means Grandmother.
Jabai m AfricanNamed after a african serial killer in the 5th century.
Jebet f AfricanKalenjin name from the Rift Valley area of Kenya. Means born 'during the day'.
Jhené f EthiopianDerived from the Ethiopian word
Ghenet, meaning "paradise" or "garden of Eden."
Kande f HausaUnknown etymology. This name is usually given to a girl born after two or more successive boys.
Khamani m SwahiliMeaning “son of king”, “first born”, or “great king” in Swahili.
Kimya f SwahiliMeans "silent" in Swahili. This is the name of musician Kimya Dawson.
Komla m AfricanUsed in Ghana, West Africa. Means Tuesday born boy in Ewe
Kwena m & f SothoMeans "crocodile" in the Sotho and Tswana languages. This name is chiefly used by Northern Sotho people.
Lamrot f AmharicMeans beautiful or knowledgable. Also common as a surname in Ethiopia.
Liban m Arabic, SomaliThe name Liban, meaning persevere in ancient arabic is prodominatley used in the northern region of Somalia (now Somaliland). Usually given to boys who are seen as handsome at birth.
Loza f AmharicThe Amharic form of Luz, the name of a place in the Bible where it is believed Jacob saw his ladder.
Masiye m & f ChewaMeans "orphan" in Chichewa, literally translating as "leavings", as in something left behind by a dead person.
Matamela m & f Southern African, VendaPossibly means "the one who does not hold grudges" in Venda. It is the first name of the South African president Cyril Ramaphosa (1952-).
Neneh f Western AfricanMeaning unknown, possibly a variant of
Nana 4 or
Nnenne. It is borne by Swedish singer Neneh Cherry (1964-), who inherited the name from her Sierra Leonean paternal grandmother.
N'golo m MandingThis name means "I've largely procreated" (said by the newborn's father) in Bambara. It is traditionally given to the third-born son. ... [
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Obax f SomaliIt means “as delicate and beautiful as a flower” in Somali.
Onyinah m AfricanOnyinah - is of African Origin with meaning in Ghana and Nigeria especially with the Ukwani speaking people. The name is given to a strong new born marked for greatness. the literary meaning of ONYINAH is - A MIGHTY TREE... [
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Opara f & m IgboOpara is common as a surname or literal word in Nigeria. The oldest son, who has inherited the rights and responsibilities of his father after his father has died.
Ornicar m Popular Culture, Western African (Rare)From the phrase
Mais où est donc Ornicar? that is a mnemonic of the French coordinating conjunctions. The phrase is also the title of a movie and part of the French Chuck Norris fact
Chuck Norris knows where Ornicar is.
Ozioma m & f IgboMeans, "God's good news" in Igbo.
Praisthel f South African (Rare)The name comes from the the phrase Praise the Lord. Some of the letters from the pharse are removed to turn it into a name.
Reydan f AfricanThe name Reydan means "Gift of God, Handsome King". The most time this name was used was in 2017 when only 5 boys were named Reydan
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.
Shermake m SomaliMeans "someone who is really lucky and brings good fortune along with them" in Somali.
Sorelle f Central AfricanUnknown, possibly an invented name with the suffix
-elle. It is specially popular in Cameroon.
Tadalesh m SomaliMeans "person who possesses a lot of good luck" in Somali.
Tahiil m SomaliMeans "someone who is well balanced" in Somali.
Tasa f BerberMeans "love" when used as a name. Literally means "liver," the organ thought to be the seat of emotions, much like the heart's role in Western cultures.
Tassadit f Ancient Berber, KabyleFrom Arabic سعد
(sa'd) meaning "fortune, good luck" combined with the Tamazight feminine prefix ⵜⴰ
(ta) and suffix ⵜ
(t).
Temidire m & f YorubaThis Nigerian name means "Mine has turned to blessings" in Yoruba.
Tharja m Berber (Rare)Derived from the Berber word
ⵜⵓⵔⵣⴰ or
ⵜⴰⵔⵊⴰ for the "Apple of Sodom", (scientific name: Calotropis procera), a plant native to North Africa and the Mediterranean region.
Tidiane m Western AfricanFrom a French word used to refer to a follower of Tijaniyyah, a Sufi order that originated in Northern Africa.
Tisa m & f SwahiliMeans "nine" in Swahili. It is often given to the ninth-born child.
Totit f AmharicMeans "monkey" in Amharic. It is used as a nickname in Ethiopia.
Tyjah m & f African, African American (Modern)Apparently means "smart" in one of the languages on the African continent. However, the name can also be derived from the name abbreviation (or initials)
T.J., which is typically pronounced as "tee-jay" and its pronunciation henceforth developed into a first name of its own right (
Teejay).
Ubax f SomaliMeans "flower" or "blossom" in Somali.
Ugbad f SomaliThe meaning is a "Bouquet of Roses". It is a new name, people used it as a very advanced language term of the meaning.
Wada f OromoEast african (Kushitic, Oromo) meaning "Promise".