African Baby Names
43 African names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 43 baby names with a african feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
African Girl Names
Amari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mNylah#504 in the U.S.Variant of Nyla, derived from Arabic Nā'ila meaning 'one who attains' or 'one who is successfulMakenna#593 in the U.S.Variant of McKenna, from Irish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha meaning 'son of Cionaodh' (a personal name Amani#678 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic amani meaning peace, security, or wishes; in Arabic amani is the pluralMonica#737 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; possibly from the Latin moneo (to advise, to warn) or from a North AfricanNala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the SaZendaya#942 in the U.S.To give thanks; from Shona (Zimbabwe) zendaya — the root zenda means to be thankful or gratefulZaria#945 in the U.S.Derived from Slavic Zarya meaning dawn, aurora, or morning glow, and also used as a name connecAmiri#964 in the U.S.Prince or commander; from Arabic amir (leader, prince, ruler)Kenia#1015 in the U.S.Spanish form of Kenya; likely from Kikuyu Kirinyaga (the mountain) or a Bantu root; used as a gKamari#1078 in the U.S.Moonlight; from African (possibly Swahili/Arabic-influenced) kamari (moon, moonlight)Kya#1083 in the U.S.Diamond in the sky; possibly from South African Zulu/Xhosa origin, or a creative variant of KaiKamora#1094 in the U.S.Moonlight; a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon)Zola#1106 in the U.S.Earth; from Zulu/Xhosa zola (to be still, to be calm, tranquil); also an Italian surname from LAyana#1107 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; from Swahili/Somali and Cherokee traditions both using AyanaAyanna#1174 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; double-n spelling variant of Ayana, from Swahili/Cherokee trZhuri#1178 in the U.S.Flower; possibly from Swahili or Zulu origin; exact etymology uncertainAiyana#1179 in the U.S.Eternal blossom; ai- spelling variant of Ayana/Ayanna, from Cherokee and Swahili traditions meaZahara#1208 in the U.S.Flower; radiance; to bloom; from Arabic zahara (to flower, to shine) and Hebrew zohar (radianceEgypt#1323 in the U.S.Black land; from the Greek Aigyptos, from Egyptian Hwt-ka-Ptah (house of the soul of Ptah)Issa#2283 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus, God savesKhari#2390 in the U.S.kingly, princely, queenlySafia#3066 in the U.S.From Arabic safi meaning pure, clear, or sincere; also used to mean best friend of the Prophet,Sena#3105 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and arAmarachi#3213 in the U.S.From Igbo Amara Chi, meaning 'grace of God' or 'God's grace'; amara means 'grace, favour, or kiKimani#3417 in the U.S.A Kikuyu (Kenyan) name, traditionally masculine, adopted in the U.S. mainly for girls; popular Kamara#3529 in the U.S.Linked to Swahili-Arabic qamar, 'moon' (as in Kamaria); also a widespread West African (MandinkNalah#4339 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Nala — Arabic na'ila, 'achiever, winner', or African ('gift'/'beloved') and Lio
African Boy Names
Amari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew aKamari#391 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic origins, related to the Arabic qamar meaning moon; used in East AfricanMusa#470 in the U.S.Arabic form of Moses, from Hebrew 'Moshe,' possibly derived from Egyptian meaning 'son' or 'borZaire#503 in the U.S.From the Kikongo word nzadi o nzere meaning 'the river that swallows all rivers,' referring to Kobe#519 in the U.S.Has multiple possible origins: as a Japanese place-name (the port city of Kobe, 神戸, meaning 'goKasai#639 in the U.S.Primarily a place name from the Kasai River in the Democratic Republic of Congo; used as a giveOmari#687 in the U.S.From Swahili omari, from Arabic Umar or Omar meaning flourishing, long-lived, or prosperous; usDakari#837 in the U.S.From the Shona language of Zimbabwe, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'; used as a given name in ZimbMakari#918 in the U.S.From Greek Makarios meaning blessed, happy, or fortunate; the name of numerous early Christian Sekani#1224 in the U.S.Laughter, joy, one who laughsZuko#2520 in the U.S.glory, honorDakhari#3052 in the U.S.A name of African origin, often attributed to Swahili or broader sub-Saharan African traditionsAmai#3153 in the U.S.In Japanese, amai (甘い) means 'sweet' or 'gentle'. As an African name (particularly Shona/ZimbabKwame#3297 in the U.S.Born on Saturday; an Akan day name from Ghana and Côte d'IvoireEgypt#3337 in the U.S.The country name, from Greek Aigyptos — traced to Egyptian Hut-ka-Ptah, 'temple of the soul of
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Popular African baby names include Amari, Amari, Kamari, Musa, Zaire, Nylah. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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