Are you planning to name your baby with a good and cute name? Here is a compilation of 121 African baby names.
121 Best Baby African Names
African Baby Names for Boys
Baby Name | Meaning |
Abayomi | Born to bring me joy |
Abdalla | Servant of God |
Abdu | Worshiper of God |
Abeeku | Born on Wednesday |
Abejide | Born during winter |
Abiodun | Born at the time of war |
Abiola | Born in honor |
Addae | Morning sun |
Ade | Royal |
Babafemi | My father loves me |
Badru | Born between full moons |
Bakari | Of noble promise |
Baruti | Teacher |
Bem | Peace |
Bobo | Born on Tuesday |
Bomani | Warrior |
Boseda | Born on Sunday |
Chenzira | Born on the road |
Chijioke | God gives talent |
Chike | Power of God |
Chinelo | Thought of God |
Chinua | Blessings of God |
Chioke | God blessing |
Chiumbo | Small, small child, small creation |
Dada | Curly hair |
Dakarai | Happiness |
Daudi | Beloved |
Dawud | Beloved |
Dulani | Cutting |
Dumaka | Helping hands |
Ebo | Born on Tuesday |
Ehioze | Jealousy is beneath me |
Fadhili | Aid, favor, compassion, and kindness. |
Fahmeeb | One who understands |
Farhani | A delightful feeling of joy |
Fariji | He brings comfort |
Fehed | Lynx; Panther; From Kikuyu |
Feruzi | Turquoise |
Feye | The beginning |
Firhun | The name of a leader who was protested for West African independence. |
Folami | Honor and respect me; is the one who spreads warmth and sparkle |
Fynn | African – River Ofinn; Old Norse – Finn; Celtic – White, Fair; A variant of name Finn |
Gacoki | He returns. |
Gakere | Small muscle, muscular. |
Gakuru | Elderly one. |
Gamba | Tortoise which lives in the water places. |
Gatete | Kenyan form for milk gourd. |
Gathee | Elderly one. |
Gathii | Traveler, wanderer |
Gatimu | A spear |
Haadhir | Present; Attending; A variant of Hadhir |
Haba | African – One who is Charming; Favourite; A variant of Haiba |
Haider | The King of Jungle, Lion |
Haile | African – Power; Old English – Nook, Retreat; A variant of Hale |
Hajari | Uesd in Africa,The one who takes flight |
Halif | Ally; Confederate; One who Takes an Oath |
Harbel | A town name in Margibi County, Liberia |
Harif | Pungent; Hot |
Harmalah | An african plant |
Haruni | Messenger-ship; Mountaineer; A variant of Haruny |
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African Baby Names for Girls
Baby Name | Meaning |
Aba | Born on Thursday |
Ababuo | A child that keeps coming back |
Abagbe | We begged to have this one to lift up |
Abam | Second child after twins |
Abayomi | She brings joy |
Abebi | We asked for her |
Abeje | We asked to have this child |
Abeke | We asked for her to pet her. |
Abena | Born on Tuesday |
Abeni | We asked for her |
Abeo | Her birth brings happiness |
Abidemi | Born during the father’s absence |
Baako | First born |
Baba | Born on Thursday |
Baderinwa | Worthy of respect |
Bahati | My luck is good |
Barika | Successful |
Bayo | Joy is found |
Bejide | Born during a rainy season |
Bolade | Honor arrives |
Bolanile | Wealth of this house |
Bunmi | My gift |
Buseje | Ask me |
Chaonaine | It has seen me |
Chausiki | Born at night |
Chiku | Chatter box |
Chinue | Blessing of Chi |
Chipo | Gift |
Chuki | Born during a time of hatred |
Dada | Child with curly hair |
Dalila | Gentle soul |
Dalili | Sign, omen |
Dayo | Joy arrives |
Do | First child after twins |
Dofi | Second child born after twins |
Doto | Second of twins |
Dziko | The world |
Ebun | Gift |
Efia | Born on Friday |
Enomwoyi | Graceful one |
Enyonyam | It is good for me |
Eshe | Life |
Esi | Born on Sunday |
Fabayo | A lucky birth brings joy |
Faizah | Victorious |
Fayola | Walk with honor |
Femi | Love me |
Fola | Honorable |
Folade | She brings honor |
Folami | Honor and respect me |
Folayan | To walk with dignity |
Foluke | Placed in God’s care |
Fujo | Born after a quarrel |
Fukayna | Knowledgeable |
Gakeri | A small muscle. A variant of Gakere. |
Gamada | The one who is cheerful and happy. |
Gasira | One who is brave. |
Gathoni | She is an in law. |
Gavivi | The one who loves money of wealth. |
Gawahir | Variant form of Jawahir (precious stones or jewels) |
Genet | Refers to the very first garden Eden which was created by the God Almighty. |
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