Africa Baby Names
101 names of Africa origin
Boy Names
Akem
African
Askia
Arabic
Akoa
warrior
Addax
A type of antelope which symbolizes grace and resilience
Amaryon
African
Baruti
Teacher
Bashiri
one who brings good luck
Bacari
to be wise or to enlighten
Chuma
God's will
Ezikio
Ezikio
Kroi
African
Kamaro
One who is wonderful or great
Kule
brave
Kwmane
dedicated
Kwali
to be wise
Kindu
To be strong or to influence
lamiek
gifted
Lamin
Arabic
Meki
Swahili
Quvondo
Swahili
Rakai
Blessed
Tirese
to lead or guide
Tamaine
African
Tymari
one who is great
Girl Names
Absidy
Arabic
Amarhi
African
Adero
African
Accacia
English
Amaara
grace
Adashia
African
Behati
blessed; fortunate
Dawanda
beloved, cherished
Dija
to be kind or to be good
Deziya
delight
Dimesha
the branch of palm tree
Enesha
to be blessed
Eyani
Meaning 'to be in a good place'
Filisha
Swahili
Inya
African
Iya
Indonesian
Jerusalema
Derived from Jerusalem; peace and completeness
Khadjiah
Arabic
Kilolo
Swahili
Kimaada
Mwezi tuu
Kija
A beloved name with deep roots
Kalimba
The one who has jumped
Kwanna
African
Kemba
Bantu
Kanyia
African
Kabela
A name given to a person with a strong connection to nature
Kowanda
a place of safety
Ladaya
Swahili
Lashari
light or brightness
Lachaka
Bringer of peace
Lakala
one who is blessed
Mlasi
One who is adaptable
Monaye
a sweet gift
Mber
may refer to strength, depending on local dialect.
Majuma
Joyful
Miala
blooming
Nyera
One who has been given
Niara
Swahili
Nyaira
the one who will bring happiness
Nataki
jeweled
Nakeba
The one who is a gift.
Neeyah
the one who is favored
Nyiasia
Purposeful
Ovia
Born during a time of great change
Penda
Means 'love' or 'to love'.
Retage
Tshivenda
Rakira
to bring happiness
Shemaka
Swahili
Sekena
A beloved name with deep roots
Salamata
Arabic
Sawana
A beloved name with deep roots
Soyini
Twi
Senie
African
Shinesha
African
Tekeema
A name with diverse cultural significance
Tanzia
Whimsical
Treba
to dream
Temaka
Swahili
Tamani
the protector or guardian
Tambi
to be sweet or lovely
Tasani
To be playful
Tshara
one who is in the sky
Tanga
Bantu
Ungwa
One who is favored or blessed.
Wana
desire
Wanza
Swahili
Xalani
Peaceful, calm