Skip to main content

African Names

5,850 names found

Loading filters...

Daqwane

African

Boy

Meaning

Likely a modern invented name, perhaps a combination of 'Da-' and 'Qwan' or a similar sound.

extinct

Kadasha

African

Girl

Meaning

Meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'. Often used in African American communities.

extinct

Hadiza

African

Girl

Meaning

A popular Hausa name, Hadiza means 'leader' or 'guide.' It reflects qualities of strength and direction.

new

Kadaysha

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern name, likely of African-American origin, with a possible association with 'Khadija', meaning 'respected'.

extinct

Afeni

African

Girl

Meaning

Afeni is a name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'lover of mankind' or 'humanitarian'.

falling

Daqwon

African

Boy

Meaning

A modern, likely Americanized name possibly derived from names like Daquan or Daquon, with no established etymological meaning.

extinct

Kadeshia

African

Girl

Meaning

Kadeshia is a modern name of probable African origin. It doesn't have a direct meaning but sounds strong and unique.

extinct

Awo

African

Girl

Meaning

In Yoruba (Nigerian) culture, Awo can mean 'secret', 'mystery', or 'initiate'.

extinct

Kadiatu

African

Girl

Meaning

An African name. It has several possible meanings; possibly meaning 'firstborn girl', or 'the precious one'.

rising

Meeah

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern invented name, possibly of African or Asian inspiration, with a soft and melodic sound.

falling

Mehret

African

Girl

Meaning

An Amharic name from Ethiopia, meaning 'mercy' or 'compassion.' It reflects kindness and empathy, central to Ethiopian culture.

extinct

Hawo

African

Girl

Meaning

A Somali name, likely derived from the word for 'life'.

falling

Chimezie

African

Boy

Meaning

An Igbo name meaning 'God has fixed'.

extinct

Mekal

African

Boy

Meaning

A name of debated origin, possibly a variant of Michael (Hebrew for 'who is like God?') or of African origin, potentially meaning 'king'.

extinct

Heshimu

African

Boy

Meaning

Heshimu is an African name, specifically Swahili, meaning 'respect' or 'honor'. It implies dignity and esteem.

extinct

Mekeba

African

Girl

Meaning

Mekeba is likely an African name, with potential roots in West African languages, often associated with concepts of beauty or strength within its cultural context.

extinct

Anwan

African

Boy

Meaning

Likely a modern invented name, potentially of African American origin.

extinct

Mekelle

African

Girl

Meaning

Mekelle is a name of likely Ethiopian (Amharic) origin, possibly connected to the city of Mekelle. It carries a sense of place and cultural heritage.

extinct

Heyab

African

Girl

Meaning

Meaning 'grace' or 'blessing', this name is of Eritrean origin.

falling

Chinara

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a modern, possibly invented name. Could be a combination of 'China' and the suffix '-ara', or derived from an African name.

extinct

Mekhiya

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern invented name, likely of African origin, with a distinct sound. It may suggest vitality or spiritual connection.

extinct

Hiwot

African

Girl

Meaning

Meaning 'life' or 'existence,' this name originates from the Amharic language of Ethiopia.

extinct

Ajia

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a modern invented name, possibly related to the continent of Asia.

falling

Kadidia

African

Girl

Meaning

An African name, most common in West Africa, with several possible meanings related to 'friendship', 'beloved', or 'born on a Sunday'.

stable

Mekya

African

Girl

Meaning

An uncommon feminine name. Its exact origin is obscure, but it has a modern, possibly invented sound with potential ties to African or Hebrew roots.

extinct

Huriel

African

Boy

Meaning

Huriel is a modern name, and its origins are not definitively traced to a single origin. It likely has an African-American origin.

extinct

Daresha

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a modern, invented name with no clear etymology. Possibly related to Daria or other names with similar sounds.

extinct

Kadidiatou

African

Girl

Meaning

This African name signifies 'respect' or 'honored'. The name has origins in the Mandinka and Fulah languages.

extinct

Chinaza

African

Girl

Meaning

An Igbo name from Nigeria meaning 'God answers'. It expresses gratitude and acknowledges divine intervention.

falling

Melkam

African

Girl

Meaning

A female name of Ethiopian origin, often interpreted as 'the gift of God'. It conveys a sense of divine blessing.

new

Hyab

African

Girl

Meaning

An Ethiopian name, meaning 'gift of God'. It is often used to convey gratitude and blessing.

new

Kadidra

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern name, likely a creative variation with no documented historical meaning.

extinct

Darmesha

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern, invented name. It might be a combination of sounds from names like Darla and Tamesha.

extinct

Kadiesha

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern name with likely African-American origins. It doesn't have a traditional meaning.

extinct

Meosha

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a modern invented name or a variant of Meoscha, possibly with African influences, evoking a sense of uniqueness and grace.

extinct

Ibe

African

Boy

Meaning

Short form of Igbo names or modern creation. Meaning varies by context.

extinct

Chinedum

African

Boy

Meaning

Chinedum is an Igbo name from Nigeria, West Africa. It means 'God leads me'. It reflects a spiritual belief in divine guidance.

stable

Mhina

African

Girl

Meaning

This name's origin is uncertain, but it may be of African origin, often associated with beauty or sweetness.

extinct

Ibukunoluwa

African

Unisex

Meaning

A Yoruba name meaning 'blessing of God'. It reflects gratitude and faith.

falling

Darneisha

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern invented name, likely a combination of 'Dar' and 'Neisha' influenced by African American naming trends.

extinct

Kadince

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern name, likely an invented name, and its specific meaning is not readily available.

falling

Mijah

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern, often invented name, possibly with influences from Hebrew or African origins. It conveys a sense of uniqueness and personal style.

extinct

Idia

African

Girl

Meaning

An African name, the name of an important figure in Benin's history. Means 'the first wife' or 'endurance'.

rising

Chinelo

African

Girl

Meaning

Chinelo is an Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning 'God thinks for me' or 'God has done well for me'.

falling

Mikisha

African

Girl

Meaning

Possibly a variation of Mika (Finnish for 'God's gift') or Michelle (Hebrew for 'who is like God?'), with African influences potentially adding to its unique sound.

extinct

Kadria

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern, invented name with an unknown meaning, but the sound may suggest African origin.

extinct

Milele

African

Girl

Meaning

A Swahili name meaning 'forever' or 'eternal'. It carries a sense of enduring love and continuity.

extinct

Akoi

African

Boy

Meaning

Likely of African origin, but meaning is currently unknown.

new

Ayahna

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a modern invented name, possibly influenced by Ayana (East African), meaning "beautiful flower" or "fortunate."

rising

Darnesha

African

Girl

Meaning

Darnesha is a modern, invented name, likely a combination of 'Dar' and a suffix like 'nesha' or 'nisha'.

extinct

Kaetochukwu

African

Boy

Meaning

A modern name; potentially of Igbo origin. Meaning unknown, but with religious connotation.

new

Darneshia

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern invented name, possibly a variation of Darnishia or Darnisha. Origin and meaning are unclear.

extinct

Kahmia

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern name, potentially of African origin, with no widely established meaning.

extinct

Ayaina

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern invented name, potentially a variation of Ayana (East African name meaning 'beautiful flower').

extinct

Darniesha

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern, invented name, likely with African American origins. A combination of 'Dar' and 'Niesha' or similar sounding names.

extinct

Kahniyah

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a modern invented name, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names. Meaning is undefined.

extinct

Darnisha

African

Girl

Meaning

Darnisha is a modern, likely Americanized, name. It may be a combination of sounds or a variant of names like Tanisha or Darlene.

extinct

Kairaba

African

Boy

Meaning

An African name; the specific meaning may vary by language, but often associated with strength or nobility.

extinct

Kaisha

African

Girl

Meaning

An invented name, possibly a variation of Keisha or a combination of sounds, without a clear established meaning.

stable

Afi

African

Girl

Meaning

Afi is a name primarily used in Ghana and it means "born on Friday".

extinct
PreviousPage 46 of 98Next