african baby names
Explore 51 baby names of African origin. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
Abayomi
born to bring me joy
Abena
born on Tuesday
Adaeze
princess, daughter of a king
Adebayo
the crown meets joy, royalty brings happiness
Adwoa
born on Monday
Afia
born on Friday
Akua
born on Wednesday
Alora
my dream, dream-like
Amadi
free person, general rejoicing
Amara
#88eternal, grace, immortal
Ayana
#817beautiful flower, eternal blossom
Ayo
joy, happiness
Aziza
precious, beloved
Babatunde
father has returned
Chibueze
God is the king
Chinwe
God owns, God possesses
Chukwuemeka
God has done something great
Dalitso
blessing
Dayo
joy arrives
Ekon
strong, powerful
Enitan
person of story, one with a rich history
Femi
love me, God loves me
Idara
goodness, benevolence
Ife
love, desire
Ifeoma
a good and beautiful thing
Imani
#645faith
Jabari
#478brave, fearless
Jelani
mighty, powerful
Kamau
quiet warrior
Kendi
the loved one
Kofi
born on Friday
Kwame
born on Saturday
Kwesi
born on Sunday
Makena
happy one, the one who brings happiness
Nala
#218queen, successful
Nia
#490purpose, intention
Obi
heart, mind
Obiageli
one who has come to enjoy wealth
Olufemi
God loves me
Omotola
a child is worth as much as wealth
Sade
honor confers a crown
Seraphina
#388burning ones, fiery angels
Taiwo
the first to taste the world
Thandi
beloved, loving one
Thandiwe
beloved
Uzoma
good road, born during a journey
Wanjiku
belonging to the Anjiku people
Yemi
God honors me
Yewande
mother has returned
Zola
#498quiet, tranquil, productive
Zuri
#172beautiful, good
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