African Baby Names
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
| Abba | Born On Thursday | Girl | African |
| Abeni | Girl Prayed For | Girl | African |
| Abiba | Child Born After Grandmother Died | Girl | African |
| Abu | Father | Boy | African |
| Adamma | Beautiful Girl | Girl | African |
| Addo | King Of The Road | Girl | African |
| Ade | Crown, Royal | Boy | African |
| Adem | Red Earth | Boy | African |
| Adeola | Crown Has Honor | Girl | African |
| Adiel | Goat | Boy | African |
| Adila | Just, Fair | Girl | African |
| Adita | Basket | Girl | African |
| Afia | Born On Friday | Girl | African |
| Afya | Health | Girl | African |
| Ajani | He Who Wins The Struggle | Boy | African |
| Akia | First Born | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Akuji | Dead And Awake | Boy | African |
| Alake | One To Be Honored | Boy | African |
| Alem | World Leader | Boy | African |
| Aman | Trustworthy | Girl | African |
| Amandla | Power | Girl | African |
| Amani | Peace | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Aminia | Faithful | Girl | African |
| Amiri | Prince | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Anana | Soft, Gentle | Girl | African |
| Anando | Bliss | Boy | African |
| Anaya | Look Up To God | Girl | African |
| Ande | Pillar | Boy | African |
| Anisa | Joy, Pleasure | Girl | African |
| Anwar | The Brightest | Boy | African |
| Aoko | Outside | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Armani | Faith | Girl | African |
| Asabi | One Of Select Birth | Girl | African |
| Asis | Sun | Girl | African |
| Audi | Last Daughter | Girl | African |
| Avongara | To Tie | Girl | African |
| Ayanna | Beautiful Flower | Girl | African |
| Ayoka | One Who Causes Joy | Girl | African |
| Aysha | Life | Girl | African |
| Azana | Ultimate | Girl | African |
| Azizi | Precious One | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Azuka | Past Glory | Girl | African |
| Baba | Born On Thursday | Girl | African |
| Badu | Tenth Born Child | Girl | African |
| Bahari | Sea Man | Boy | African |
| Baina | Sparkling | Girl | African |
| Bandele | Born Away From Home | Girl | African |
| Banji | Second Born Of Twins | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Barke | Blessings | Boy | African |
| Bash | Forerunner | Boy | African |
| Bast | Of The City Of Bubastis | Boy | African |
| Belay | Above, Superior | Boy | African |
| Bikita | Anteater | Girl | African |
| Bina | Freshness | Girl | African |
| Biton | Born After Long Wait | Boy | African |
| Braima | Father Of Multitudes | Girl | African |
| Bron | The Source | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Cairo | City In Egypt | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Chalondra | Smart | Girl | African |
| Cheche | Small Thing | Girl | African |
| Chimelu | Made Of God | Boy | African |
| Chinara | May God Receive | Girl | African |
| Chinue | God'S Own Blessing | Girl | African |
| Chipo | A Gift | Girl | African |
| Cyrah | Enthroned | Girl | African |
| Davu | The Beginning | Boy | African |
| Deka | Pleasing | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Delu | The Only Girl | Girl | African |
| Dembe | Peace | Boy | African |
| Diallo | Bold | Boy | African |
| Diara | Gift | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Diata | Lion | Girl | African |
| Duka | All | Boy | African |
| Dume | The Bull | Boy | African |
| Dumi | The Inspirer | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Ellema | Milking A Cow | Girl | African |
| Elon | God Loves Me | Girl | African |
| Erasto | Man Of Peace | Girl | African |
| Essien | A Child Belongs To Everyone | Girl | African |
| Fabunni | God Has Given Me This | Boy | African |
| Falala | Born In Abundance | Girl | African |
| Fayola | Walks With Honor | Girl | African |
| Fisseha | Happiness, Joy | Girl | African |
| Flannerry | African | ||
| Fola | Honor | Girl | African |
| Gamada | Glad, Pleased | Girl | African |
| Gavivi | Money Is Sweet | Girl | African |
| Gazali | Mystic | Boy | African |
| Genet | Eden | Boy | African |
| Gimbya | Princess | Girl | African |
| Godana | Male Child | Boy | African |
| Guban | Burnt | Boy | African |
| Gure | Left Handed | Boy | African |
| Gzifa | Peaceful One | Girl | African |
| Haben | Pride | Boy | African |
| Hada | Salty Place | Girl | African |
| Hajari | Flight | Boy | African |
| Hanzila | Road, Path | Girl | African |
| Haracha | Frog | Girl | African |
| Haruni | Mountaineer | Boy | African |
| Hawa | Desire | Girl | African |
| Hazina | Treasure | Girl | African |
| Hidi | Root | Girl | African |
| Hija | Daughter | Girl | African |
| Hirsi | Amulet | Boy | African |
| Hova | Middle Class | Girl | African |
| Ifama | All Is Well | Girl | African |
| Ife | Wide, Love | Boy | African |
| Ige | Born By Breech | Boy | African |
| Iggi | Only Son | Boy | African |
| Iggy | From The Name Iggi | Boy | African |
| Ilo | Light, Joyous, Sunshine | Boy | African |
| Ilom | My Enemies Are Many | Boy | African |
| Ilori | Special Treasure | Girl | African |
| Iman | Faith | Girl | African |
| Iniko | Born During Troubled Times | Girl | African |
| Isabis | Something Beautiful | Girl | African |
| Isoke | Gift From God | Girl | African |
| Issay | Hairy | Boy | African |
| Izefia | I Have No Child | Girl | African |
| Ja | Magnetic | Boy | African |
| Jabilo | Medicine Man | Boy | African |
| Jabulani | Happy | Boy | African |
| Jafaru | Brook, Creek | Boy | African |
| Jahzara | Blessed Princess | Girl | African |
| Jengo | One With Reddish Complexion | Boy | African |
| Jira | Related By Blood | Girl | African |
| Johari | Jewel | Girl | African |
| Juji | Heap Of Love | Girl | African |
| Julisha | To Make Known | Girl | African |
| Jumoke | Loved By Everyone | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kabibe | Little Lady | Girl | African |
| Kabili | Possession | Boy | African |
| Kabira | Powerful | Girl | African |
| Kacela | Hunter | Girl | African |
| Kaikura | Ground Squirrel | Boy | African |
| Kainda | Hunter'S Daughter | Girl | African |
| Kame | Desolate, Arid | Boy | African |
| Kamili | Perfection | Girl | African |
| Kande | Firstborn Daughter | Girl | African |
| Kanelo | Enough | Boy | African |
| Kanoni | Little Bird | Girl | African |
| Karasi | Life And Wisdom | Girl | African |
| Karimah | Generous One | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Karna | Horn Of An Animal | Girl | African |
| Kaseko | Mock, Ridicule | Boy | African |
| Kasim | Controller Of Anger | Boy | African |
| Katungi | Rich | Boy | African |
| Kaula | Buying | Girl | African |
| Kayin | Long-Awaited Child | Girl | African |
| Kayonga | Ash | Boy | African |
| Kazi | Work | Boy | African |
| Keb | Earth | Boy | African |
| Keeya | Garden Flower | Girl | African |
| Kei | Sandy, White | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kendi | The Loved One | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kenyi | Male Born After 3+ Girls | Boy | African |
| Keyah | In Good Health | Girl | African |
| Kia | Hill | Girl | African |
| Kianga | Sunshine | Girl | African |
| Kiden | Female Born After 3+ Boys | Girl | African |
| Kiho | Fog | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kijana | Youth | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kimmy | From The Name Kimberly | Girl | African |
| Kimoni | Great Man | Boy | African |
| Kinfe | Wing | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kione | Someone Who Comes From Nowhere | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kirabo | Gift From God | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kiros | The King | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kissa | First Born Daughter | Girl | African |
| Kitoko | Beautiful | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kojo | Born On Monday | Boy | African |
| Kumani | Destiny | Girl | African |
| Kuron | Thanks | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Kya | Diamond In The Sky | Girl | African |
| Lakeesha | Variant of Leticia | Girl | African |
| Latifah | Elegant | Girl | African |
| Leeto | Journey | Boy | African |
| Lehana | One Who Refuses | Girl | African |
| Lencho | Lion | Boy | African |
| Lewa | Beautiful | Girl | African |
| Lisimba | Lion | Girl | African |
| Loba | To Talk | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Lolonyo | Love Is Beautiful | Boy | African |
| Lolovivi | Love Is Sweet | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Maha | Beautiful Eyes | Girl | African |
| Mahari | Forgiver | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Mahdi | The Expected One | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Maisha | Life | Girl | African |
| Makalo | Wondering | Boy | African |
| Malaika | Angel | Girl | African |
| Malik | King | Girl | African |
| Malkia | Queen | Girl | African |
| Mandisa | Sweet | Girl | African |
| Manica | From The Nica | Girl | African |
| Mansa | Third Born Girl | Girl | African |
| Mardea | Last | Girl | African |
| Mariatu | Pure | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Marka | Steady Rain | Girl | African |
| Mashaka | Trouble | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Meria | Rebellious One | Girl | African |
| Messina | The Spoiler | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Mhina | Delightful | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Mikaili | God Like | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Milandu | A Case To Answer | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Miniya | Much Expected Of Her | Girl | African |
| Miyanda | Roots | Girl | African |
| Montsho | Black | Girl | African |
| Morathi | Wise Man | Boy | African |
| Muna | The Lord Is With You | Girl | African |
| Musoke | Rainbow | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Mutia | Honored One | Girl | African |
| Myeisha | One Who Is Loved Greatly | Girl | African |
| Nafuna | Delivered Feet-First | Girl | African |
| Naiser | Founder Of Clans | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Naja | Stoic And Strong | Girl | African |
| Nala | Successful | Girl | African |
| Nalo | Lovable | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Nasha | Born During Rainy Season | Girl | African |
| Natine | Of The Natine Tribe | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Nimeesha | Princess | Girl | African |
| Nyack | Won'T Give Up | Boy | African |
| Nyako | Girl | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Nyeki | Second Wife | Girl | African |
| Nyoka | Snake | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Okal | To Cross | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Okapi | Animal With Long Neck | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Okoth | Born When It Was Raining | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Onaedo | Gold | Girl | African |
| Ontibile | God Is Watching Over Me | Girl | African |
| Oringo | He Who Likes The Hunt | Boy | African |
| Orma | Free Men | Girl | African |
| Otieno | Born At Night | Boy | African |
| Palesa | Flower | Girl | African |
| Panyin | Older Twin | Girl | African |
| Paulo | Place Of Rest | Boy | African |
| Phenyo | Victory | Girl | African |
| Phomello | Succeed | Boy | African |
| Polo | Alligator | Boy | African |
| Qwara | Ethiopian Tribe Name | Girl | African |
| Rabia | Spring | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Rach | Frog | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Rafiki | Friend | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Raimi | Compassionate | Boy | African |
| Ramses | Sun Born | Boy | African |
| Rashida | Righteous | Girl | African |
| Reth | King | Boy | African |
| Rhaxma | Sweet | Girl | African |
| Roho | Soul | Boy | African |
| Russom | Head, Boss | Boy | African |
| Sadiki | Believe | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Safara | Her Place | Girl | African |
| Saidi | Helper | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Sarama | Nice | Girl | African |
| Saran | Joy | Girl | African |
| Sarda | Hurried | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Sarki | Chief | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Seghen | Ostrich | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Selam | Peace | Girl | African |
| Selas | Trinity | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Semira | Fulfilled | Girl | African |
| Serwa | Jewel | Girl | African |
| Sesen | To Wish For More | Girl | African |
| Shakila | Pretty | Girl | African |
| Shakina | Beautiful One | Girl | African |
| Shakir | Grateful | Boy | African |
| Shasa | Precious Water | Girl | African |
| Sika | Money | Girl | African |
| Silko | Nubian King | Boy | African |
| Sima | Treasure, Prize | Girl | African |
| Simba | Lion | Boy | African |
| Siyanda | We Are Growing | Girl | African |
| Sondo | Born On Sunday | Boy | African |
| Tadelesh | Lucky | Boy | African |
| Taifa | Nation, Tribe | Girl | African |
| Taja | To Mention | Girl | African |
| Takala | Corn Tassel | Girl | African |
| Tamasha | Pageant | Girl | African |
| Tarana | Born During The Day | Girl | African |
| Tarisai | Look, Behold | Girl | African |
| Taye | He Has Been Seen | Boy | African |
| Tazara | Railway Line | Girl | African |
| Tedros | Gift Of God | Boy | African |
| Tefo | Payment | Boy | African |
| Tendai | Be Thankful To God | Girl | African |
| Tenen | Born On Monday | Boy | African |
| Terehasa | Blessed | Girl | African |
| Teshi | Cheerful, Full Of Laughter | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Thandiwe | The Loving One | Girl | African |
| Thema | Queen | Girl | African |
| Themba | Trusted | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Tiaret | Lioness | Girl | African |
| Tiassale | It Is Forgotten | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Tiombe | Shy | Girl | African |
| Toure | Beloging To The Soussou Or Maninka | Boy | African |
| Tumo | Fame | Boy | African |
| Tupac | Warrior, Messenger | Boy | African |
| Uba | Father, Lord | Boy | African |
| Ujana | Youth | Girl | African |
| Ulan | First-Born Twin | Boy | African |
| Umi | Servant | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Ummi | My Mother | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Upendo | Love | Boy | African |
| Vasha | South African Language | Girl | African |
| Vatusia | They Leave Us Behind | Girl | African |
| Venda | Of The Bantu People | Girl | African |
| Visola | Longings Are Waterfalls | Girl | African |
| Vondila | Lost A Child | Girl | African |
| Walta | Shield | Girl | African |
| Wasaki | The Enemy | Boy | African |
| Winta | Desire | Girl | African |
| Xhosa | South African Tribe | Girl | African |
| Xinavane | Spread, Propagate | Girl | African |
| Xola | Stay In Peace | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Xolani | Please Forgive | Girl | African |
| Yaro | Son | Boy | African |
| Yatima | Orphan | Girl | African |
| Yenge | Work | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Yerodin | Studious | Boy | African |
| Yettie | Girl | African | |
| Yihana | Congratulations | Girl | African |
| Yohance | God'S Gift | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Yoruba | People In Nigeria | Girl | African |
| Zaci | God Of Fatherhood | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Zaila | Female | Girl | African |
| Zaire | From Zaire | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Zareb | Protector | Boy | African |
| Zarina | Golden | Girl | African |
| Zene | Beautiful | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Zesiro | First Born Of Twins | Boy | African |
| Zhenga | African Queen | Girl | African |
| Zikomo | Thank You | Boy | African |
| Ziraili | Help Of God | Girl | African |
| Zo | Spiritual Leader | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Zoan | Departure | Boy Or Girl | African |
| Zula | Brilliant, Ahead | Girl | African |
| Zulu | Heaven | Boy | African |
| Zuna | Abundance | Girl | African |
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