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Kima

African

Girl

Meaning

Kima, of African origin, is thought to mean 'beautiful'. Specific origins vary, but the essence remains the same.

Rank #7763
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Maat

African

Girl

Meaning

In ancient Egyptian mythology, Ma'at was the goddess of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice. The name embodies these fundamental principles.

Rank #7793
stable

Mariamawit

African

Girl

Meaning

Of Amharic origin, meaning 'Mary' or 'beloved'. It is a name deeply rooted in Ethiopian culture and often associated with reverence.

Rank #7803
falling

Nakia

African

Unisex

Meaning

Possibly of African origin, with uncertain meaning, but sometimes associated with meanings like 'faithful' or 'pure'.

Rank #7824
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Nyana

African

Girl

Meaning

Nyana is a name with African origins, particularly found in certain West African languages, often meaning 'gift' or 'blessing.'

Rank #7837
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Nyota

African

Girl

Meaning

A Swahili name meaning 'star'. It evokes celestial beauty and guidance. This name is prominent in various African cultures.

Rank #7838
rising

Chinedu

African

Boy

Meaning

Chinedu is an Igbo name (Nigeria) meaning 'God leads'.

Rank #7840
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Rehema

African

Girl

Meaning

A Swahili name meaning 'compassion' or 'mercy'. It signifies kindness and empathy towards others.

Rank #7852
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Damauri

African

Boy

Meaning

Damauri is a modern invented name with unknown exact origins. It is likely a combination or variation of other names and is an American name.

Rank #7852
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Eyoas

African

Boy

Meaning

Eyoas, a variant of Iyasu, means 'God is my Salvation' in Amharic.

Rank #7903
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Eyuel

African

Boy

Meaning

An Ethiopian name that is most common in the Eritrean community. Its origin is uncertain. A known Eyuel is in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.

Rank #7904
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Zanari

African

Girl

Meaning

A modern invented name, potentially derived from a combination of other names. It lacks a traditional meaning.

Rank #7928
rising

Jahking

African

Boy

Meaning

Jahking is a modern name, a combination of 'Jah' (a reference to God) and 'King', conveying royalty and power.

Rank #7948
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Jahvon

African

Boy

Meaning

Likely a modern invented name or a variation of other names. Meaning may vary.

Rank #7949
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Jakarii

African

Boy

Meaning

A modern name, likely a variation or combination, with no specific established meaning.

Rank #7953
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Khamani

African

Unisex

Meaning

A modern name with possible African origins, meaning unknown, but strong.

Rank #11619
rising

Chiamaka

African

Girl

Meaning

Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'God is beautiful'.

Rank #8024
falling

Kimoni

African

Unisex

Meaning

A modern invented name. Meaning is open to interpretation, may sound of African, or Japanese origin.

Rank #9890
rising

Kwesi

African

Boy

Meaning

A Ghanaian name, given to a boy born on a Sunday. It signifies 'born on Sunday'.

Rank #8038
stable

Gelila

African

Girl

Meaning

An Ethiopian name, meaning "joy" or "happiness".

Rank #8083
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Mugisha

African

Boy

Meaning

A Rwandan and Burundian name, Mugisha translates to 'blessing' or 'good fortune'. It is a wish for a prosperous life.

Rank #8103
rising

Imisioluwa

African

Unisex

Meaning

A Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'I am the will of God' or 'God's will for me'.

Rank #8110
rising

Naol

African

Boy

Meaning

A masculine given name, possibly of African origin, with meanings that can vary by region. In some traditions, it may relate to 'gift' or 'blessing.'

Rank #8114
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Nyheem

African

Boy

Meaning

Nyheem is a modern name of African-American origin, often associated with concepts of grace or divine blessing, similar to names like Rahim.

Rank #8126
rising

Olamide

African

Unisex

Meaning

Olamide is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'my wealth has come' or 'my riches have arrived.' It signifies prosperity and good fortune.

Rank #13073
falling

Oreoluwa

African

Unisex

Meaning

A Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning 'God has given', 'God's crown', or 'wealth from God'. It's a name of blessings and divine provision.

Rank #10047
falling

Kheumani

African

Girl

Meaning

An invented name with an unknown exact meaning, often associated with a sense of mystery and elegance.

Rank #8167
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Khia

African

Girl

Meaning

A name of uncertain origin. It might be a variation of other names, like 'Keisha' of African origin, or a modern invention.

Rank #8168
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Kida

African

Girl

Meaning

Possibly of African origin, potentially linked to names signifying 'beloved' or 'dear', meaning open to interpretation.

Rank #8169
rising

Swae

African

Unisex

Meaning

Modern invented name, meaning unknown.

Rank #10962
new

Taquan

African

Boy

Meaning

Taquan is a modern name of American origin, likely a combination of other popular names and not having a direct meaning itself.

Rank #8225
stable

Masani

African

Unisex

Meaning

Masani is a name with potential origins in Africa, possibly meaning 'graceful' or 'gifted'. It can also be found in Japanese culture, where it may relate to art.

Rank #8232
rising

Tyhir

African

Boy

Meaning

A modern invented name, likely of American origin.

Rank #8239
rising

Tyshun

African

Boy

Meaning

Tyshun is a modern, invented name, likely of African American origin. It doesn't have a traditional meaning in any specific language.

Rank #8241
stable

Ugonna

African

Unisex

Meaning

An Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning "father's pride" or "father's glory."

Rank #8242
falling

Morayo

African

Girl

Meaning

A Yoruba (Nigerian) name meaning 'my joy has come.' It is a vibrant and optimistic name reflecting happiness and fulfillment.

Rank #8250
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Naileah

African

Girl

Meaning

Naileah is a modern name of likely African or American origin. It has a soft, melodic sound and may be an invented name.

Rank #8259
rising

Niani

African

Girl

Meaning

Niani is a name of debated origin, potentially African (e.g., Malian) or a melodic invented name. It has a gentle, flowing sound.

Rank #8271
rising

Niyara

African

Girl

Meaning

Niyara is a name with diverse potential origins, possibly African (meaning 'gift of God') or Indian (related to 'rain'). It evokes a sense of blessing and nature.

Rank #8272
rising

Nyarii

African

Girl

Meaning

A contemporary name with potentially African origins, possibly related to concepts of beauty or nature. Its specific etymology is not widely established.

Rank #8274
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Aker

African

Boy

Meaning

In Egyptian mythology, Aker is an earth god, representing the horizon, the gate between night and day.

Rank #8307
new

Akin

African

Boy

Meaning

Akin is of Yoruba origin and means 'brave' or 'hero'.

Rank #8308
rising

Akon

African

Unisex

Meaning

Possible meaning related to strength and resilience, but without a definitive origin.

Rank #8309
rising

Alieu

African

Boy

Meaning

An African name, commonly found in West Africa, it is a variant of Ali, meaning 'sublime' or 'high' in Arabic.

Rank #8315
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Askari

African

Boy

Meaning

Askari means "soldier" in Swahili.

Rank #8352
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Ayo

African

Unisex

Meaning

Yoruba name meaning 'joy'.

Rank #8360
rising

Biruk

African

Boy

Meaning

Biruk is a name of Ethiopian origin, meaning 'blessed' or 'fortunate'. It signifies good fortune and divine favor.

Rank #8370
falling

Zilani

African

Girl

Meaning

Zilani is a Swahili name meaning "gentle" or "tender". It reflects a calm and peaceful nature.

Rank #8406
new

Abena

African

Girl

Meaning

A Ghanaian name from the Akan people, meaning 'born on Tuesday'.

Rank #8408
stable

Chibuikem

African

Boy

Meaning

An Igbo name from Nigeria meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God is power'.

Rank #8413
falling

Chukwuemeka

African

Boy

Meaning

An Igbo (Nigerian) name meaning 'God has done well' or 'God has done excellently'.

Rank #8415
falling

Akiyah

African

Girl

Meaning

Meaning is not definitively known; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Aaliyah or Akia.

Rank #8429
falling

Araoluwa

African

Unisex

Meaning

A Yoruba name meaning 'wonder of God'.

Rank #8467
rising

Edem

African

Boy

Meaning

Means 'my rock' in the Ewe language from Ghana.

Rank #8476
rising

Asmara

African

Girl

Meaning

The capital city of Eritrea, meaning 'they united' in Tigrinya.

Rank #8477
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Astou

African

Girl

Meaning

A West African name, specifically common in Senegal. While the exact meaning is debated, it is often seen as a term of endearment or associated with beauty.

Rank #8478
stable

Ayannah

African

Girl

Meaning

Likely a variant of Ayana, which could be derived from multiple sources including Somali and Hebrew, meaning 'beautiful flower' or 'vision'.

Rank #8491
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Emeka

African

Boy

Meaning

Of Igbo origin (Nigeria), a short form of names like Chukwuemeka, meaning 'God has done well' or 'God has done great things'.

Rank #8494
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Bahati

African

Girl

Meaning

Bahati means 'fortune' or 'luck' in Swahili.

Rank #8500
rising

Eyob

African

Boy

Meaning

Eyob is a name of African origin, believed to be an Ethiopian form of the biblical name Job, meaning 'persecuted' or 'afflicted'.

Rank #8502
stable
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