Skip to main content

African Names

5,850 names found

Loading filters...

Chinemerem

African

Unisex

Meaning

An Igbo name from Nigeria meaning 'God does for me'.

falling

Ife

African

Girl

Meaning

A short and meaningful name from the Yoruba language, meaning 'love'.

falling

Chinenye

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name from Nigeria meaning 'God gives' or 'God gives me'.

falling

Ifeanyichukwu

African

Boy

Meaning

Ifeanyichukwu is an Igbo name, from Nigeria, meaning 'nothing is impossible with God'. It speaks of faith and hope.

falling

Chinenyenwa

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'God gives a child'.

new

Ifedayo

African

Boy

Meaning

An African name, most likely Yoruba, meaning 'the will of God brings joy'.

new

Chinere

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely of African origin, possibly Nigerian Igbo, with 'Chi' referring to God and the rest of the name carrying further significance.

extinct

Ifenna

African

Boy

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning "father's love" or "God's gift".

new

Ifeoma

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'beauty' or 'something good' or 'a good thing'.

falling

Adesewa

African

Girl

Meaning

This Yoruba name means 'the crown has brought honor' or 'this crown has made wealth'.

new

Ajiyah

African

Girl

Meaning

Ajiyah's origin is uncertain, possibly African American. It is likely a modern invented name with no clear etymology.

extinct

Aramide

African

Girl

Meaning

Aramide is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'my family has arrived' or 'my kindred has come'.

new

Chineye

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'God gives' or 'God's gift'. It conveys gratitude and appreciation for a blessing.

extinct

Ifetayo

African

Girl

Meaning

An African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'the will of the crown'. It speaks to divine purpose and destiny.

extinct

Ifeyinwa

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'something precious'. The name is used frequently in Nigeria.

extinct

Chinika

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a modern invented name or diminutive. No established meaning.

extinct

Iftu

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely an African name, possibly with connection to the concept of time or destiny.

extinct

Ifunanya

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'love'. It represents the concept of love and affection.

falling

Chiniqua

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a modern, created name, possibly influenced by names like Unique or Monique.

extinct

Ihlani

African

Girl

Meaning

Meaning varies, often associated with beauty and grace. Origin is unknown, but can be linked to Zulu or Xhosa.

new

Ihuoma

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning "goodness" or "beautiful thing".

extinct

Chinomso

African

Boy

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'God is near me'. It expresses a deep sense of faith and divine presence.

extinct

Iisha

African

Girl

Meaning

Iisha is a modern name with no widely accepted origin, possibly inspired by other names beginning with 'I' or 'Aisha'.

extinct

Ajoni

African

Boy

Meaning

Likely of African origin. No definitive meaning is widely established. Possibly a modern name.

extinct

Arinola

African

Girl

Meaning

A Yoruba name meaning 'wealth surrounds me'.

falling

Ija

African

Girl

Meaning

A short and sweet name; a diminutive of names like Indira or a modern invention.

extinct

Ijahnae

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern, invented name, possibly a combination of 'Ija' and 'Nahae,' or a variant of other names.

extinct

Ijeoma

African

Girl

Meaning

Ijeoma is an Igbo name meaning 'good journey' or 'good trip'. It signifies a positive future.

falling

Chinonye

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning 'God is with me'.

extinct

Ikechi

African

Boy

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'power of God' in Nigerian. It conveys a strong sense of faith and divine strength.

extinct

Chinua

African

Boy

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'God's own will'.

falling

Ikem

African

Boy

Meaning

Ikem is a name of Igbo (Nigeria) origin, a short form of other names, commonly 'Ikenna' or 'Ikenga', meaning 'power of God'.

extinct

Ikemba

African

Boy

Meaning

An Igbo name, meaning 'strength' or 'power', often referring to someone of great skill.

new

Abayomi

African

Boy

Meaning

Of Yoruba origin, meaning "born to bring me joy" or "he brings me joy". It signifies the happiness a child brings to their parents.

falling

Abiodun

African

Boy

Meaning

Of Yoruba origin, meaning 'born on a journey' or 'born during a festival'.

extinct

Chinue

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely of African origin, potentially Igbo, although the exact meaning is unclear. May relate to 'Chi' (God) and 'Nue' (possess).

extinct

Ikemsinachi

African

Boy

Meaning

Ikemsinachi is an Igbo name, a combination name which means 'the power of God is with me'.

new

Adesina

African

Girl

Meaning

Adesina is a Yoruba name of African origin meaning 'the crown has opened the way'.

extinct

Arinzechukwu

African

Boy

Meaning

Arinzechukwu is an Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning 'different from what God has given'.

falling

Chinwe

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'God owns' or 'God possesses'.

extinct

Ikena

African

Boy

Meaning

Ikena is a name of African (Igbo) origin, meaning 'strength of God' or 'God's power'. It conveys a sense of divine protection.

new

Ikeoluwa

African

Girl

Meaning

A Yoruba name meaning 'wealth/power of God'. A name that shows a connection to the divine.

new

Chinwendu

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning 'God owns life'.

extinct

Ikera

African

Girl

Meaning

Possibly of African origin, the meaning is currently unclear, suggesting strength or beauty.

extinct

Ikesha

African

Girl

Meaning

Ikesha is a unique female name of African origin, with a possible association to the name Aisha or variations.

extinct

Arkeisha

African

Girl

Meaning

Arkeisha is a modern, created name, often blending sounds from other popular names. It does not have a traditional meaning.

extinct

Chinyere

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'God gives' or 'God gave'.

falling

Ikeshia

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern name, likely a blend, not holding any established meaning or historical context.

extinct

Ikisha

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern name, likely originating from African or African-American naming traditions. Meaning is open to interpretation.

extinct

Chioke

African

Boy

Meaning

This is a name of Igbo origin, a Nigerian ethnic group. It directly translates to 'God's gift' or 'God's portion'.

extinct

Ikponmwosa

African

Boy

Meaning

Ikponmwosa is a name of African (Edo/Benin) origin. It means 'the one who is honored by God' or 'God's favorite'.

extinct

Ajua

African

Girl

Meaning

Ajua is a name with roots in Africa. It often signifies rebirth or new beginnings.

extinct

Arkeshia

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern, likely invented name. The 'Arke-' prefix is sometimes associated with 'ark,' but the overall meaning is unclear.

extinct

Ilerioluwa

African

Unisex

Meaning

A Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'God's glory' or 'the glory of God'. It conveys a deep sense of spirituality.

new

Ilesha

African

Girl

Meaning

An African name; the meaning is debated and there is no clear origin.

extinct

Chisara

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely an Igbo name meaning 'God is always there/answers'. Represents faith and divine presence.

extinct

Ilori

African

Girl

Meaning

A Yoruba name meaning 'treasure' or 'precious one'. It is a name of endearment.

extinct

Imade

African

Girl

Meaning

A name of African origin, potentially Yoruba, meaning 'born of a warrior' or 'the one who is brave'.

new

Chisimdi

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning "God is alive."

new

Imahni

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern name with a possible relation to Imani, meaning 'faith' in Swahili.

extinct
PreviousPage 27 of 98Next