African Baby Names

An African babys' name is very important because it is believed that the actual

choice of name can influence the the life of both the child and the family. An over ambitious name could have significant repercussions whereas a simple name will not carry such high expectations, you can see why choosing the correct name is very important . Similar to Japanese traditions, African names reflecting the day of birth and the environment or circumstances surrounding the birth are common.

Origins of African Names

Africa covers such a wide area, with many different cultures, languages and with much of it under-developed, there are huge variations in African names and naming methods. African names derive from African native languages including Hausa, Zulu, Yoruba, Swahili, Shona and Kongo, but there are also hundreds of different ethnic groups and these can encompass a range of beliefs including those adhering to Christianity, Muslim or tribal religions. The name's can derive from foreign languages such as Arabic, English, French, Dutch or Portuguese.

Names List

Aba female African born on Thursday

Aissa female African grateful

Aitan male Hebrew, African fights of possession

Amandla Female African Power.

Anana Female African Soft, gentle.

Arziki female African Hausa prosperity

Baako female African first born

Bron Female African The source.

Caimile Female African A family is born.

Catava female African name from a proverb

Chata male African an ending

Chiamaka male African God is splendid

Chike male African power of god

Chipo female African gift

Dakarai male African happiness

Ebere female African mercy

Ellema Female African Milking a cow.

Essien male African sixth-born son

Faizah female African victorious

Faraji male African consolation

Femi female African love me

Fola female African honour

Gamba male African warrior

Habika female African sweetheart

Halima female African gentle

Harith male North African cultivator

Hidi Female African Root.

Ibeamaka male African the agnates are splendid

Isoke female African satisfying gift

Jayvyn male African light spirit

Jelani male African mighty

Jendayi female African give thanks

Juma male African born on a Friday

Kadija female African the prophet's wift

Kambo female African must work for everything

Kanene female African a little thing in the eye is big

Kapera female African this child, too, will die

Karimah female African generous

Kasinda female African born to a family with twins

Keisha female African favourite

Keon male African

Keshia Female African The favourite.

Kesia female African Favourite

Kiden Female African Female born after 3+ boys.

Lateefah female North African gentle, pleasant

Lehana Female African One who refuses.

Limber female African joyfulness

Mablevi male African do not deceive

Mahdi Female African The expected one.

Maizah female African discerning

Mandisa female African sweet

Mansa Male African A king.

Nabelung female African beautiful one

Nabulung male African do not receive

Naeem male North African benevolent

Nailah female African succeeding

Narkeasha female African pretty

Nasha Female African Born during rainy season.

Obiajulu male African the heart is consoled

Paulo Male African Place of rest.

Rach Female African Frog.

Razi male African secret

Raziya female African agreeable

Runako male African handsome

Safiya female African pure

Saidah female African happy, fortunate

Saidi Male African Helper.

Salihah female African correct

Shasmecka female African princess

Sibongile female African thanks

Sitembile female African trust

Sukutai female African hug

Sulaiman male North African peaceful

Tabansi male African one who endures

Tabari male North African after famous muslim historian

Takiyah female North African pious, righteous

Tale female African green

Tapanga female African, Hebrew sweet, unpredictable

Tineka Jawana female African

Uba male African wealthy

Waseme female African

Yobachi male African pray to God

Zaid male African increase, growth

Zina female African name

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