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African girl names starting with M bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to African tradition or simply love how M names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

African Girl names starting with M

  • 32 African girl names begin with M
  • All names include full etymology from African naming tradition
  • African names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

African Girl Names Starting With M

32 girl names of African origin beginning with M

#532
African
Wolof
#641
African
Bantu
#655
African
to be blessed
#671
African
Sweet
#692
African
African
#712
African
Amharic
#759
African
Swahili
#816
African
Gifted
#824
African
Derived from the Swahili word 'Mganga', meaning healer
#896
African
a kind of fruit
#1050
African
African
#1062
African
African
#1073
African
African (Yoruba)
#1079
African
Swahili
#1107
African
African
#1123
African
gifted, skilled
#1165
African
fruit of the melon
#1179
African
a beautiful girl
#1423
African
Functioning Joyfully
#1456
African
gift
#1485
African
Swahili
#1615
African
Meaning 'gift' in certain dialects.
#1663
African
a mark of distinction
#1737
African
African American Vernacular English
#1973
African
Wealth
#3122
African
A variant of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for'.
#8346
African↑ Rising
Joyful
#9387
African↑ Rising
African (Hausa)
African
African
African
gift from God
African
beautiful flower
African
a person who is positive

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