African Baby Names

Explore a beautiful collection of African baby names that celebrate the continent’s diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. Whether you're looking for traditional, modern, or rare names, our list includes meaningful options for baby boys and girls—each with its origin, pronunciation, and significance.

Name Meaning Gender Favourite
Abebi We asked and she came Female
Abena Born on Tuesday Female
Abeni We asked for her Female
Achieng Born during daylight Female
Adanna Father's daughter Female
Ade Crown; royalty Male
Adebayo The crown meets joy Male
Adekunle Royalty fills the home Male
Adeola Crown of wealth Female
Adesewa Royalty in beauty Female
Adeyemi The crown befits me Male
Aissatou Noble; kind-hearted Female
Ajani He who wins the struggle Male
Akin Brave; heroic Male
Amahle The beautiful one Female
Amara Grace; mercy Female
Amina Trustworthy; faithful Female
Aminata Trustworthy; faithful Female
Asantewaa Warrior; brave woman Female
Asha Life; alive Female
Ayana Beautiful flower; blossom Female
Ayanda They are increasing Female
Ayo Joy; happiness Female
Ayoade Joy of the crown Male
Ayodele Joy has come home Male
Ayomide My joy has arrived Female
Ayoola Joy of wealth Male
Azibo Earth; strength Male
Babajide Father has returned Male
Babatunde Father has returned Male
Bakari One who will succeed Male
Baraka Blessing; prosperity Male
Bayo Joy has found us Male
Bhekizizwe Look after the nations Male
Bontle Beauty Female
Chiamaka God is beautiful Female
Chidike God is strong Male
Chidubem God leads me Male
Chike God's strength Male
Chizaram God answered me Female
Chukwudi There is God Male
Chukwuka God is greater Male
Dakarai Happiness; joy Male
Efe Wealth Male
Ekon Strong; firm Male
Ekua Born on Wednesday Female
Enitan Person of story; one of destiny Male
Eshe Life; energy Female
Esi Born on Sunday Female
Farai Rejoice; be happy Female
Fola Honor; wealth Female
Halima Gentle; patient Female
Hasana Good; beautiful Female
Ife Love; affection Female
Ifunanya Love Female
Ikenna Power of the father Male
Imani Faith; belief Female
Jabari Brave; fearless Male
Jalia Nobility; greatness Female
Jelani Mighty; powerful Male
Jengo Building; strength Male
Juma Born on Friday Male
Kalonji Defender of the holy Male
Kamaria Moonlight; shining Female
Kambili Let me live Female
Kamuzu Little root Male
Kato Second of twins Male
Kehinde Second born of twins Male
Kelechi Thank God Male
Khamari Moonlight; shining Male
Kofi Born on Friday Male
Kwabena Born on Tuesday Male
Kwame Born on Saturday Male
Lekan My wealth is increased Male
Lemma Solution; wisdom Male
Lerato Love; affection Female
Lesedi Light Female
Lindiwe We have waited Female
Lulu Pearl; precious Female
Makena Happy one Female
Makonnen Ruler; sovereign Male
Malaika Angel; messenger Female
Masego Blessings Female
Mbali Flower Female
Mbuso Mercy Male
Miremba Peace; harmony Female
Mirembe Peace; tranquility Female
Mosi First born Male
Mpho Gift Female
Nala Gift; beloved Female
Ngozi Blessing Female
Nia Purpose; intention Female
Nkechi What God has given Female
Nkosinathi The Lord is with us Male
Nnamdi My father lives Male
Nneka Mother is supreme Female
Nuru Light; brightness Female
Obafemi The king loves me Male
Obasi In honor of the Supreme King Male
Obi Heart; center Male
Obiageli One who is born to eat wealth Female
Obinna Father’s heart; beloved son Male
Obioma Good heart; kind-hearted Male
Olu God; Lord Male
Omari God is the highest Male
Omowunmi Beloved child Female
Onyeka Who is greater than God? Female
Sade Honor confers a crown Female
Sanaa Art; work of beauty Female
Sefu Sword Male
Sekou Leader; wise man Male
Simbarashe Power of God Male
Sipho Gift Male
Tafari He who inspires awe Male
Tajudeen Crown of faith Male
Tau Lion Male
Taye He has been seen; first twin Male
Temitope Mine is worthy of thanks Female
Tewodros Gift of God Male
Thabo Joy; happiness Male
Thandeka Loved one Female
Thulisile She who brings peace Female
Tinashe God is with us Male
Tumelo Faith Female
Tunde Returns (often used for a child who resembles an ancestor) Male
Winta Desire; wish Female
Yetunde Mother has returned Female
Zahra Flower; blossom Female
Zanele We are enough Female
Zawadi Gift Female
Zola Calm; tranquil Female
Zubair Strong and brave Male
Zuberi Strong; courageous Male
Zuri Beautiful; good Female

African Baby names

Explore a beautiful collection of African baby names that celebrate the continent’s diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. Whether you're looking for traditional, modern, or rare names, our list includes meaningful options for baby boys and girls—each with its origin, pronunciation, and significance.

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