African Baby Names

Discover African baby names with meanings, origins, and popularity rankings.

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Antar
Strong one, famous warrior
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Antobam
Child born after its father's death (Fante).
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Anulika
Ibo of eastern Nigeria name meaning 'happiness is the best.'
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Anyabwile
Unchained by God. A Nyakyusa name used in the East Africa region.
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Anyango
Af of Kenya name meaning 'friend.'
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Anyanwu
Born at midday
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Aondohimba
God is above all other things. A Tiv name used in the West Africa region.
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Apala
Woman cursed with a skin disorder.
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Apiyo
Firstborn of twins (Luo)
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Aret
Ibibio of Nigeria name for female children born on market day, called Edet.
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Arifa
Wise. Knowledgeable (Swahili)
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Arusi
Swahili name for girls born at the time of a wedding. 'Arusi' is the Kiswahil...
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Arziki
One who is prosperous
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Arzikl
One who is prosperous
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Asabi
Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning 'one of select birth.'
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Asale
Speak (Yao)
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Asani
Rebellious. A Swahili name used in the East Africa region.
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Asante
Kiswahili word for 'thank you.'
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Asanti
The name of a tribe in Ghana.
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Ashaki
West African female name meaning 'beautiful.'
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Ashakl
A beautiful woman
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Ashanta
Life, Tribal name.
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Ashantae
Life, Tribal name.
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Ashanti
African Tribe Name
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Ashaunti
Life, Tribal name.
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Ashia
Life
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Ashur
Black
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Ashura
Friend. Companion (Swahili)
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Asilia
Honest. Trustworthy (Swahili)
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Asis
Sun
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Asmahani
High or exalted (Swahili)
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Asmina
Female name of the Nubian peoples of southern Sudan.
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Assaggi
Zimbabwe name meaning 'strong.'
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Assefa
Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning 'he has increased our family by coming into ...
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Asukile
Washed by the Lord. A Nyakyusa name used in the East Africa region.
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Asura
Swahili and Hausa name for female children born during the Muslim month of As...
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Athiambo
Born In Late Evening
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Atieno
Born during the night (Luo)
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Atsukpi
Ewe of Ghana name for a female twin.
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Atuanya
A surprise, unexpected. (Nigerian).
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Auta
The last born (Hausa)
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Avongara
To Tie
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Awal
First born.
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Awinagh
Gentle
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Awino
Born with cord around baby's neck (Luo)
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Awiti
Born after bad misfortune (Luo)
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Awotwe
Eighth born child. A Akan name used in the West Africa region.
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Ayah
Swift bird.
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Ayan
Somali female name meaning 'bright.'
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Ayele
Powerful
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