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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

boyAfrican

Abena

born on Tuesday

girlAfrican

Adaeze

princess, daughter of a king

girlAfrican

Adebayo

the crown meets joy, royalty brings happiness

boyAfrican

Adwoa

born on Monday

girlAfrican

Afia

born on Friday

girlAfrican

Akua

born on Wednesday

girlAfrican

Alora

my dream, dream-like

girlAfrican

Amadi

free person, general rejoicing

boyAfrican

Amara

#88

eternal, grace, immortal

girlAfrican

Ayana

#817

beautiful flower, eternal blossom

girlAfrican

Ayo

joy, happiness

unisexAfrican

Aziza

precious, beloved

girlAfrican

Babatunde

father has returned

boyAfrican

Chibueze

God is the king

boyAfrican

Chinwe

God owns, God possesses

girlAfrican

Chukwuemeka

God has done something great

boyAfrican

Dalitso

blessing

unisexAfrican

Dayo

joy arrives

unisexAfrican

Ekon

strong, powerful

boyAfrican

Enitan

person of story, one with a rich history

unisexAfrican

Femi

love me, God loves me

boyAfrican

Idara

goodness, benevolence

girlAfrican

Ife

love, desire

unisexAfrican

Ifeoma

a good and beautiful thing

girlAfrican

Imani

#645

faith

girlAfrican

Jabari

#478

brave, fearless

boyAfrican

Jelani

mighty, powerful

boyAfrican

Kamau

quiet warrior

boyAfrican

Kendi

the loved one

girlAfrican

Kofi

born on Friday

boyAfrican

Kwame

born on Saturday

boyAfrican

Kwesi

born on Sunday

boyAfrican

Makena

happy one, the one who brings happiness

girlAfrican

Nala

#218

queen, successful

girlAfrican

Nia

#490

purpose, intention

girlAfrican

Obi

heart, mind

boyAfrican

Obiageli

one who has come to enjoy wealth

girlAfrican

Olufemi

God loves me

boyAfrican

Omotola

a child is worth as much as wealth

girlAfrican

Sade

honor confers a crown

girlAfrican

Seraphina

#388

burning ones, fiery angels

girlAfrican

Taiwo

the first to taste the world

unisexAfrican

Thandi

beloved, loving one

girlAfrican

Thandiwe

beloved

girlAfrican

Uzoma

good road, born during a journey

unisexAfrican

Wanjiku

belonging to the Anjiku people

girlAfrican

Yemi

God honors me

unisexAfrican

Yewande

mother has returned

girlAfrican

Zola

#498

quiet, tranquil, productive

girlAfrican

Zuri

#172

beautiful, good

girlAfrican
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