African Baby Names

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Afua
Born on Friday.
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Aganju
In Yoruban mythology, Aganju was the son and husband of Ododua, the earth god...
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Agbenyaga
Ewe of Ghana name meaning 'life is precious. (Could be shortened to NYAGA.)
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Agyei
God's messenger A Akan name used in the West Africa region.
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Agyeman
The fourteenth child. A Akan name used in the West Africa region.
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Ahmadou
West African name. Meaning unknown.
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Ainra
Lasting power (Swahili).
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Ainran
Prosperous. A Swahili name used in the East Africa region.
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Aissa
Vision, Dream, Adventurous, Beautiful.
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Aiyetoro
Peace on earth A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Ajagbe
One who carries off the prize. A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Ajamu
He Fights For What He Wants
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Ajani
He Who Wins the Struggle
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Ajayi
One who is born facedown
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Ajia
Fast or quick (Swahili).
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Akama
Whale
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Akanke
She is loved by all who know her
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Akanni
Profitable encounter, our encounter brings wealth (Nigerian).
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Akello
Alur of Uganda name meaning 'I have brought' or 'bring forth.'
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Akeyo
Child born during harvest (Luo).
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Akia
First Born
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Akiki
Friend. A Ankole name used in the East Africa region.
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Akila
Intelligent
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Akilil
She who reasons. Intelligent. (Luo)
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Akin
At the relations' place.
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Akinkawon
He who uses bravery to pacify others A Yoruba name used in the West Africa re...
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Akinlabi
Celebrate having a boy. A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Akinlana
Valour. A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Akinsanya
Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning 'bravery gets revenge.'
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Akinshegun
Conquers with valour. A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Akinsheye
Honourable A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Akinshiju
Valour awakes. A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Akintunde
Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning 'bravery returns.'
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Akinwole
Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning 'bravery enters this home.'
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Akinwunmi
Valor is pleasing. A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Akinyele
Valour benefits the home A Yoruba name used in the West Africa region.
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Akinyi
Born early in morning (Luo)
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Akono
My turn. (Nigerian).
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Akosua
Akan or Ahsanti of Ghana name for females born on Sunday.
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Akpenamawu
Ewe of Ghana name meaning 'thanks to God. The Ghanaian short form of this nam...
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Akshay
Indestructible
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Akua
Akan of Ghana name for females born on Wednesday.
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Akuchi
God is rich
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Akwete
The older twin (Ga)
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Akwokwo
The younger twin (Ga).
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Alaba
The second sibling born after twins (Yoruba).
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Alafin
A title meaning 'king' once used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
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Alhaadi
Guide. A Swahili name used in the East Africa region.
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Alikah
Old German name meaning 'noble; nobility.
African
Alile
She Weeps
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