African Baby Names with meanings

PICK
BABY
NAMES

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Home
Origins
Genders
Top Names
Celeb Babies
Photo Gallery
Submit Names
My Favorites
Resources
Statistics
Forum
Contact Us

African Baby Names
Girl Names Only - Boy Names Only

1 2 3

Daktari: Healer
Boy Name

Dalia: Gentle (Tanzanian)
Girl Name

Dalila: Gentle
Girl Name

Damisi: Cheerful
Girl Name

Danladi: Born on a Sunday
Boy Name

Daren: Nigerian name meaning 'born at night'
Boy Name

Darweshi: Swahili name meaning 'devout'
Boy Name

Daudi: Swahili name meaning 'beloved'
Boy Name

Dawud: Form of Daudi - Swahili name meaning 'beloved'
Boy Name

Deka: Pleasing (Somali)
Girl Name

Delu: The only girl
Girl Name

Diallo: Bold
Boy Name

Doli: Doll
Girl Name

Dulani: Malawian name meaning 'cutting'
Boy Name

Dumaka: Nigerian name meaning 'help out'
Boy Name

Ebo: Ghanian name given to a child born on Tuesday
Boy Name

Efia: Born on Friday
Girl Name

Ehioze: Nigerian name meaning 'not jealous'
Boy Name

Ekon: Strong (Nigerian)
Boy Name

Elewa: Intelligent
Boy Name

Ellema: Milking a Cow
Girl Name

Enam: Ghanian name meaning 'gift from God'
Boy Name

Eshe: Life
Girl Name

Essien: Sixth-born son
Boy Name

Eyelin: Like the apple of the eye
Girl Name

Eze: King
Boy Name

Fadhila: Outstanding
Girl Name

Fahim: Learned
Boy Name

Faiza: Victorious
Girl Name

Faraji: Consolation (Swahili)
Boy Name

Farhani: Happy
Boy Name

Farida: Unique
Girl Name

Fenyang: Botswanan name meaning 'conqueror'
Boy Name

Fola: Honor
Girl Name

Foluke: Nigerian name meaning 'placed in God's hands'
Boy Name

Fulumirani: Malawian name meaning 'a journey'
Boy Name

Funsan: Malawian name meaning 'request'
Boy Name

Fynn: Name of a river in Ghana
Boy Name

Genet: Eden
Girl Name

Ghalib: Winner
Boy Name

Ghalyela: Precious
Girl Name

Gimbya: Princess
Girl Name

Godana: Male Child
Boy Name

Haamid: Grateful
Boy Name

Habib: Beloved
Boy Name

Hadiya: Gift (Swahili)
Girl Name

Haiba: Charm
Girl Name

Halima: Gentle
Girl Name

Halla: Unexpected Gift
Girl Name

Hamida: Gracious
Girl Name

Hanna: Happiness
Girl Name

Hasan: Handsome (Swahili)
Boy Name

Hasani: Handsome (Swahili)
Boy Name

Hasina: Good (Swahili)
Girl Name

Hassain: Handsome (Swahili)
Boy Name

Hija: Daughter
Girl Name

Horus: Hawk
Boy Name

Iggi: Only Son
Boy Name

Iman: Faith
Boy Name

Imena: Dream
Girl Name

Isabis: Something Beautiful
Girl Name

Isoke: Satisfying gift
Girl Name

Issay: Hairy
Boy Name

Jaafar: Small River
Boy Name

Jabari: Brave
Boy Name

Jabarl: Valiant (Swahili)
Boy Name

Jabilo: Medicine Man
Boy Name

Jahia: Prominent
Girl Name

Jamal: Elegance
Boy Name

Jameelah: Chaste (Somali) (Swahili)
Boy Name

Jamelia: Form of Jameelah Beautiful (Somali) (Swahili)
Girl Name

Jamila: Beautiful
Girl Name

Jamilah: Form of Jameelah - chaste (Somali)
Boy Name

Jamilah: Form of Jameelah Beautiful (Somali) (Swahili)
Girl Name

Jamilia: Form of Jameelah - chaste (Swahili)
Boy Name

Jamilia: Form of Jameelah Beautiful (Somali) (Swahili)
Girl Name

Jamilla: Form of Jameelah Beautiful (somali) (Swahili)
Girl Name

Jamille: Form of Jameelah Beautiful (Somali) (Swahili)
Girl Name

Jelani: Mighty
Boy Name

Jemila: Form of Jameelah Beautiful (Somali and Swahili)
Girl Name

Jina: Named child (Swahili)
Girl Name

Johanna: God's Grace
Girl Name

Juji: Heap of Love
Girl Name

Kali: Energetic
Girl Name

Kalifa: Chaste; holy (Somali)
Girl Name

Kamili: Perfection
Girl Name

Kande: Firstborn Daughter
Girl Name

Kasinda: Born to a family with twins
Girl Name

Kenda: Nine or December
Girl Name

Kenyi: Male Born after 3+ Girls
Boy Name

Kesia: Favorite
Girl Name

Kia: Season's Beginning
Girl Name

Kiden: Female Born after 3+ Boys
Girl Name

Kiros: The King
Boy Name

Kosey: Lion
Boy Name

Lateefah: Gentle, pleasant
Girl Name

Latif: Gentle
Boy Name

Latifa: Gentle
Girl Name

Layla: Born at Night
Girl Name

Lewa: Beautiful
Girl Name

Lila: Good
Girl Name

Lisha: Mysterious
Girl Name

Lulu: Pearl (Tanzanian)
Girl Name

Maalik: Experienced
Boy Name

Maha: Beautiful Eyes
Girl Name

Maisha: Life
Girl Name

Malika: Queen
Girl Name

Mandisa: Sweet
Girl Name

Mariatu: Pure
Girl Name

Messina: The Spoiler
Girl Name

Miniya: Much Expected of Her
Girl Name

Mkhululi: Release or Free
Boy Name

Morathi: Wise Man
Boy Name

Moswen: Light in Color
Boy Name

Muhammed: Praised
Boy Name

Muna: The Lord is With You
Girl Name

Naasir: Defender
Boy Name

Nabila: Noble
Girl Name

Nadia: Caller
Girl Name

Naima: Graceful
Girl Name

Nakiebra: A bright child
Boy Name

Nanji: Safe
Boy Name

Nasha: Born During Rainy Season
Girl Name

Nassor: Victorious
Boy Name

Neema: Born in prosperity (Swahili)
Girl Name

Noma: Farming
Girl Name

Nuru: Born at night (Swahili)
Boy Name

Nyako: Girl
Girl Name

Nyeki: Second Wife
Girl Name

Odongo: Second of Twins
Boy Name

Ogbanye: First born
Boy Name

Omari: God the highest (Swahili)
Boy Name

Omarr: God the highest (Swahili)
Boy Name

Oringo: He Who Likes the Hunt
Boy Name

Paka: Cat
Girl Name

Paki: Witness
Boy Name

Paulo: Place of Rest
Boy Name

Polo: Alligator
Boy Name

Pulika: Obedience
Girl Name

Rabia: Spring
Girl Name

Rafiki: Friend
Boy Name

Rafiya: Dignified
Girl Name

Raisa: Exalted
Girl Name

Ramla: One who predicts the future
Girl Name

Rashad: Righteous
Boy Name

Rashida: Righteous
Girl Name

Rashidi: Thinker; counselor (Swahili)
Boy Name

Rasul: Messenger
Boy Name

Reta: Shaken
Girl Name

Reth: King
Boy Name