African Baby Names
African names come from diverse linguistic traditions across the continent. They frequently mark circumstances of birth or express hopes for the child.
29 names found
African Boy Names
Amari
UnisexStrength, builder, immortal
Ade
BoyCrown, royalty, peak
Adisa
BoyOne who is clear, lucid, teacher
Ayo
UnisexJoy, happiness, great joy
Azizi
BoyPrecious, dear, treasured
Jabari
BoyBrave, fearless, valiant
Jelani
BoyMighty, powerful, strong
Kamari
BoyMoonlight, like the moon
Kato
BoySecond born twin, good, wise
Kofi
BoyBorn on Friday, adventurous
Kwame
BoyBorn on Saturday, determined
Omari
BoyGod the highest, flourishing, long-lived
Simba
BoyLion, strength, power
Sipho
BoyGift, present, blessing
Tau
BoyLion, brave, courageous
Tendai
UnisexBe thankful, grateful
Thabo
BoyJoy, happiness, gladness
African Girl Names
Amari
UnisexStrength, builder, immortal
Amara
GirlGrace, eternal, unfading beauty
Ayanna
GirlBeautiful flower, eternal bloom
Ayo
UnisexJoy, happiness, great joy
Chioma
GirlGood God, God is good
Imani
GirlFaith, belief, trust
Makena
GirlHappy one, the joyful one
Malaika
GirlAngel, messenger, heavenly being
Nala
GirlGift, stem, successful, beloved
Nia
GirlPurpose, determination, resolve
Tendai
UnisexBe thankful, grateful
Thandiwe
GirlBeloved, loving one
Zahara
GirlFlower, shining, luminous
Zola
GirlQuiet, tranquil, peaceful, productive
Zuri
GirlBeautiful, lovely, good, kind