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African names starting with M include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to African heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes African-origin names so enduring.

African names starting with M — quick facts

  • 38 African names begin with the letter M
  • 32 girl names, 6 boy names
  • African names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

African Girl Names Starting With M

32 girl names

#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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African Boy Names Starting With M

6 boy names

#1222
African
Possibly derived from 'Mile,' meaning 'to endure'.
#1355
African
The chosen one
#1724
African
African
#9426
African
African
African↑ Rising
A form of the name 'Mkai' meaning 'he who is raised'.
African
Warrior or brave one