African Names
5,850 names found
Annakiya
African
Meaning
Likely a modern, invented name. Could be a combination of Anna and a name element like Kiya, possibly of African or Egyptian origin.
Chidiebube
African
Meaning
Chidiebube is an Igbo name from Nigeria. It means 'God is glory' or 'God is glorious'.
Fatai
African
Meaning
Fatai is a Yoruba name meaning 'honourable' or 'respected'. It conveys the hope that the child will earn respect and live a dignified life.
Chidima
African
Meaning
Meaning "God is good" in the Igbo language of Nigeria.
Fatu
African
Meaning
Meaning 'destiny' or 'fate' in some West African languages.
Anquavious
African
Meaning
A modern invented name, likely blending elements of other names. No established meaning.
Fartun
African
Meaning
A Somali name meaning 'happiness' or 'good luck'.
Chiemerie
African
Meaning
An Igbo name meaning 'God has done well' or 'God has been gracious'.
Fatoumatta
African
Meaning
Fatoumatta is a West African name, a variant of Fatoumata. Fatoumata is a Fulani name derived from Fatima, an Arabic name meaning 'captivating'.
Fayola
African
Meaning
Likely a modern, invented name, possibly with African roots. The components' individual meanings are unclear.
Adaku
African
Meaning
An Igbo name (Nigeria) meaning 'daughter of wealth' or 'born in wealth'.
Adesina
African
Meaning
Adesina is a Yoruba name of African origin meaning 'the crown has opened the way'.
Ajiyah
African
Meaning
Ajiyah's origin is uncertain, possibly African American. It is likely a modern invented name with no clear etymology.
Anquan
African
Meaning
Anquan is a modern American name, likely created by combining elements of other names. It has no definitive traditional meaning.
Chika
African
Meaning
Chika is a name with multiple origins. In Igbo (Nigerian), it means 'God is supreme'. In Japanese, it can mean 'wisdom' or 'scattered flowers'.
Feben
African
Meaning
Feben is an Ethiopian/Eritrean name, meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. It is often associated with light and hope.
Femi
African
Meaning
Of Yoruba origin, Femi means 'love me'. It is a common given name in Nigeria and can be used for both boys and girls.
Chimbusomma
African
Meaning
An Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning 'God is my beauty' or 'God is my goodness'.
Feranmi
African
Meaning
Feranmi is of Yoruba origin, meaning 'love me' or 'love me always.' It reflects a parent's hope for their child to be loved and cherished.
Antanesha
African
Meaning
A modern invented name, likely a combination of Antone or Anthony and Tanesha, with roots in Latin and African-American naming traditions.
Chimdi
African
Meaning
An Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'My God is alive' or 'God is alive'.
Feyisayo
African
Meaning
Yoruba (African) name meaning "this brings joy".
Chinyere
African
Meaning
An Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'God gives' or 'God gave'.
Fiifi
African
Meaning
A Ghanaian name, often given to a boy born on a Friday.
Akachukwu
African
Meaning
Akachukwu is an Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning "the hand of God" or "the palm of God."
Chierika
African
Meaning
An Igbo name meaning 'God is the most powerful'. Expresses the supremacy and might of God.
Fikisha
African
Meaning
Fikisha is likely an invented name. It sounds African in origin but lacks definitive meaning in common languages.
Filsan
African
Meaning
Somali name meaning 'good deed'.
Fiyinfoluwa
African
Meaning
A Yoruba name meaning 'give God your glory' or 'God has given me glory'.
Antaja
African
Meaning
Likely a modern invented name. No definitive meaning available.
Chiketa
African
Meaning
Likely a modern, invented name, potentially drawing inspiration from names with the 'Chi-' prefix, with a feminine ending.
Folajimi
African
Meaning
Of Yoruba (African) origin, meaning "Give wealth to me" or "Wrap wealth around me."
Chima
African
Meaning
Of Igbo origin, meaning 'God knows'. It's a common name in Nigeria.
Folami
African
Meaning
Yoruba name meaning 'honor me with honor' or 'respect me'.
Adetokunbo
African
Meaning
Means 'the crown has returned from overseas' in Yoruba (Nigerian).
Ansu
African
Meaning
Ansu is likely of African origin. It may be a variation of names found in West Africa, but meaning is difficult to confirm.
Chimdiebube
African
Meaning
An Igbo name from Nigeria meaning 'My God exists first'.
Folashade
African
Meaning
Wealth bestows a crown, signifies prosperity and honor. It is a traditional Yoruba name from Nigeria.
Chimeka
African
Meaning
Of Igbo origin, from Nigeria, meaning "God has done well" or "God has acted greatly."
Fola
African
Meaning
Of Yoruba origin, meaning 'honor'.
Foluke
African
Meaning
A Yoruba name meaning 'put in God's care' or 'dependent on God'.
Ansumana
African
Meaning
A name of African origin, most likely from West Africa, though a specific meaning is difficult to ascertain without cultural context.
Chimere
African
Meaning
Name of African origin with meaning 'God set this.'
Fonisha
African
Meaning
Possibly a modern, invented name, potentially with African American origins; meaning is unclear but likely unique.
Formeka
African
Meaning
Likely a modern, invented name, possibly with roots or influences from African or Slavic languages. The precise meaning is unclear.
Funmilayo
African
Meaning
Yoruba name meaning 'God gives me joy'.
Antwanesha
African
Meaning
Antwanesha is a unique and modern name, possibly a creative blend of other names, and its meaning is not readily available in established etymological sources.
Chimereze
African
Meaning
An Igbo name meaning 'God has done well' or 'God has answered'.
Ganajah
African
Meaning
Likely a modern name with no widely established meaning, potentially blending sounds or drawing inspiration.
Chinasa
African
Meaning
An Igbo name from Nigeria meaning 'God answers' or 'God intervenes'.
Gamari
African
Meaning
Possibly an invented name or a derivative. No specific origin is clearly defined.
Ganza
African
Meaning
A name of uncertain origin. It could be a modern invention or related to a geographic location.
Antwanisha
African
Meaning
Antwanisha is a modern American name, likely a feminine variation of Antwan, itself an African American variation of Anthony.
Chinelo
African
Meaning
Chinelo is an Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning 'God thinks for me' or 'God has done well for me'.
Gaoussou
African
Meaning
A West African name meaning 'lion' or 'strength'.
Gelson
African
Meaning
Likely a modern name, perhaps a combination or derived from other names. It has no definitive meaning.
Chinemelum
African
Meaning
An Igbo name meaning 'God thinks for me' or 'God is thinking of me'. Signifies divine guidance and care.
Gejuan
African
Meaning
A modern name, the meaning is unknown, of African American origin.
Abiona
African
Meaning
A Yoruba name meaning 'born during a journey'. It signifies a child arriving at a pivotal or transitional time.
Adetola
African
Meaning
Adetola is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning "the crown is worth riches" or "the crown is of value".