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
Ade Crown; royalty Male
Adebayo The crown meets joy Male
Adekunle Royalty fills the home Male
Adeyemi The crown befits me Male
Ajani He who wins the struggle Male
Akin Brave; heroic Male
Ayoade Joy of the crown Male
Ayodele Joy has come home Male
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
Chidike God is strong Male
Chidubem God leads me Male
Chike God's strength Male
Chukwudi There is God Male
Chukwuka God is greater Male
Dakarai Happiness; joy Male
Efe Wealth Male
Ekon Strong; firm Male
Enitan Person of story; one of destiny Male
Ikenna Power of the father Male
Jabari Brave; fearless Male
Jelani Mighty; powerful Male
Jengo Building; strength Male
Juma Born on Friday Male
Kalonji Defender of the holy Male
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
Makonnen Ruler; sovereign Male
Mbuso Mercy Male
Mosi First born Male
Nkosinathi The Lord is with us Male
Nnamdi My father lives Male
Obafemi The king loves me Male
Obasi In honor of the Supreme King Male
Obi Heart; center Male
Obinna Father’s heart; beloved son Male
Obioma Good heart; kind-hearted Male
Olu God; Lord Male
Omari God is the highest Male
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
Tewodros Gift of God Male
Thabo Joy; happiness Male
Tinashe God is with us Male
Tunde Returns (often used for a child who resembles an ancestor) Male
Zubair Strong and brave Male
Zuberi Strong; courageous Male

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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