African Names
5,850 names found
Amara
African
Meaning
Amara has multiple origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'immortal,' while in Igbo (Nigerian), it means 'grace' or 'mercy'. In Italian, it means 'bitter'.
Amari
African
Meaning
Amari has multiple origins. In Hebrew, it means 'promised by God' or 'my promise.' In Igbo (Nigerian), it means 'strength'.
Zuri
African
Meaning
A Swahili name meaning 'beautiful'. It is a popular name in East Africa and has gained popularity internationally.
Zyaire
African
Meaning
Modern invented name, likely inspired by the country of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo).
Kamari
African
Meaning
Of uncertain origin, but often associated with 'moon' in Hindi or Swahili. Some believe it means 'gambler' in Greek.
Kaliyah
African
Meaning
Kaliyah is a modern American name, often considered a variant of Calia or a combination of prefixes and suffixes. The meaning is not definitively established.
Zaire
African
Meaning
Refers to the Congo River (formerly known as the Zaire River) in Africa; it means 'the river that swallows all rivers'.
Imani
African
Meaning
Imani is a Swahili name meaning 'faith'.
Amiri
African
Meaning
In Swahili, Amiri means 'prince' or 'commander'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'amir', signifying leadership and royalty.
Jakari
African
Meaning
Jakari is a modern invented name. It sounds similar to Zechariah (Hebrew, 'God remembers') and shares sound with African names. It may mean 'remembered'.
Jakai
African
Meaning
Jakai is a modern, likely Americanized name with unclear origins. It could be a creative variation combining sounds from names like Jacob and Kai.
Zyair
African
Meaning
A modern name of uncertain origin and meaning, but increasingly popular in the US.
Nala
African
Meaning
In Sanskrit, Nala means 'stem'. It gained popularity from 'The Lion King', where it's a Swahili word for 'gift'.
Dakari
African
Meaning
Dakari is of African origin, thought to mean 'joyful' or 'pleasant'. It may be linked to Swahili or other East African languages.
Zendaya
African
Meaning
The name Zendaya originates from Shona, a Bantu language spoken in Zimbabwe. It means 'to give thanks'.
Zymir
African
Meaning
Likely a modern invented name; no definitive origin or meaning is widely available.
Kamiyah
African
Meaning
Kamiyah is a modern American name, possibly a variation of Kami, with unclear origin. It is often linked to beauty and strength.
Osiris
African
Meaning
Osiris is an Egyptian name. He was the Egyptian god of the afterlife, the underworld, and rebirth. The exact meaning of the name is debated.
Ermias
African
Meaning
Ermias is a name of Eritrean and Ethiopian origin, the Amharic form of Jeremiah, meaning 'God will exalt'.
Kenia
African
Meaning
Kenia is likely a modern name of uncertain origin. It is often associated with Kenya, the country in Africa. It could also be a variation of Kenna or Kendra.
Jabari
African
Meaning
Means 'brave' or 'fearless' in Swahili.
Kya
African
Meaning
Often associated with an African origin, although its exact meaning is debated. It is sometimes linked to the word for 'diamond'.
Ayana
African
Meaning
Ayana has multiple origins. In Hebrew it means "eye"; in Sanskrit it means "path" or "place of refuge", and in some African cultures it means "beautiful flower".
Xolani
African
Meaning
Xolani is a Xhosa name meaning "peace."
Ayanna
African
Meaning
Of African origin, often said to mean "beautiful flower."
Zhuri
African
Meaning
Possibly derived from Swahili, with a meaning related to beauty or goodness. It's a relatively modern and uncommon name.
Aiyana
African
Meaning
Of African-American origin, Aiyana is believed to mean "eternal blossom" or "beautiful flower." It gained popularity in the late 20th century.
Jalani
African
Meaning
From Swahili, meaning "mighty" or "powerful". Symbolizes strength and determination.
Khari
African
Meaning
Khari is a name with multiple origins. In Hindi, it means 'stripe'. In African, it means 'kingly'.
Sekani
African
Meaning
Sekani originates from Africa and means 'laughter' or 'joy'. It's a vibrant name expressing happiness.
Emani
African
Meaning
Believed to be a modern invented name with possible roots in Arabic or Swahili, meaning 'faith' (Arabic) or 'belief' (Swahili).
Khamari
African
Meaning
Likely a modern invented name, possibly inspired by the African country of Comoros or derived from Arabic elements.
Ehlani
African
Meaning
Believed to be of African origin, meaning 'light'.
Jacari
African
Meaning
Likely a modern name of American origin. No widely accepted meaning.
Ramses
African
Meaning
Derived from Egyptian *Ra-mses*, meaning 'born of Ra' or 'Ra is the one who bore him.' Ra was the Egyptian sun god.
Kalayah
African
Meaning
A modern name. Meaning is uncertain, though likely of African or modern origins.
Kymani
African
Meaning
A modern name, likely of African American origin. It is often associated with Bob Marley's son Ky-Mani, but the name's direct meaning is unclear.
Nairobi
African
Meaning
A place name, meaning 'cool water' in the Maasai language. It refers to the river that flows through the capital city of Kenya.
Kamazi
African
Meaning
A modern name with possible African origin, most likely a modern invention or variant.
Jahmari
African
Meaning
A modern name, potentially of African American origin. It blends sounds and may have multiple meanings.
Mamadou
African
Meaning
A common West African male given name, particularly in the Wolof language, derived from Arabic 'Muhammad,' meaning 'praiseworthy.'
Amaria
African
Meaning
A modern name possibly derived from Amara, meaning "grace" in Igbo (Nigerian) or "bitter" in Latin. It may also be a variation of Maria.
Irie
African
Meaning
Irie is a Jamaican Patois word meaning 'everything is alright' or 'positive feelings'. Often associated with Rastafarian culture.
Kenya
African
Meaning
Kenya is a Swahili name derived from Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa, named after the Kikuyu people's word for the mountain, *Kĩrĩnyaga*, meaning 'mountain of whiteness'.
Jamarion
African
Meaning
A modern invented name, likely a combination of the popular names Jamar and Marion.
Khyree
African
Meaning
A modern name of unknown origin. Likely a variation of other names.
Fatoumata
African
Meaning
Fatoumata is a West African name, a variation of Fatima, meaning "captivating". It is particularly common in Senegal.
Jelani
African
Meaning
An African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'mighty'.
Janiya
African
Meaning
Janiya is a modern invented name, likely a combination of sounds from other popular names like Janelle or Aniyah.
Rumani
African
Meaning
This name is of African origin, often associated with the meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'. It is a melodious name with a gentle sound.
Masai
African
Meaning
Refers to the East African ethnic group known for their distinctive traditions and pastoral lifestyle. It evokes strength and heritage.
Cimani
African
Meaning
Likely a modern, invented name. No established meaning or origin is widely recognized.
Bakari
African
Meaning
Bakari is an African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'of noble promise'.
Iyanna
African
Meaning
Likely a modern invented name with no definitive origin or meaning. Could be related to names like Ayana, meaning "beautiful flower" in some African languages or "fortunate" in Hebrew.
Riaan
African
Meaning
A modern South African name, believed to be a diminutive of names like Adrian or a standalone name with an African origin meaning 'little king'.
Nyari
African
Meaning
Nyari is a name with roots in various cultures, often associated with meanings related to "lion" or "spirit" in African languages.
Ashanti
African
Meaning
Ashanti is derived from the name of the Ashanti people of Ghana, West Africa, known for their rich culture and history. It translates to "because of war".
Kemari
African
Meaning
Origin and meaning are unclear; a possible origin is African, related to Kemi, meaning "to be loved".
Makhi
African
Meaning
Makhi is a modern name of uncertain origin, potentially related to Arabic or African names with similar sounds and meanings associated with strength or royalty.
Nyaire
African
Meaning
Nyaire is a modern invented name, possibly inspired by African or American urban names.