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African names

#Name Meaning
1 Aaghaamaster owner
2 Aaidareturness
3 Aailyahof the highest
4 Aakifgiven attached
5 Aalifcompassionate affectionate
6 Aalimman of learning wise
7 Aamilworker effective
8 Aamirawell populated
9 Aaqaamaster owner
10 Aaqilwise judicious intelligent prudent
11 Aaraaembellishing adorning
12 Aariflearned expert authority saint
13 Aasafclear lined up
14 Aashiqlover lover
15 Aasimprotector guardian
16 Aatooneducator teacheress
17 Aatuneducator teacheress
18 Aazaadindependent free
19 Abafather of many nations
20 Abaanold arabic name
21 Abasistern
22 Abdslave servant
23 Abdal-Malikservant of the king
24 AbdallaServant of God. (Swahili).
25 AbduServant of Allah
26 Abduhan epithet of muhammad
27 Abdul-Aaleeservant of the most high
28 Abdul-Aleemservant of the omniscient
29 Abdul-Azeemservant of the mighty
30 Abdul-Azeezservant of the mighty the powerful
31 Abdul-Baariservant of the creator
32 Abdul-Baasitservant of the extender creator
33 Abdul-Ghafoorservant of the forgiver
34 Abdul-Haafizservant of the protector
35 Abdul-Hakimservant of the wise
36 Abdul-Halimservant of the mild patient
37 Abdul-Haseebservant of the respected esteemed
38 Abdul-Jabaarservant of the mighty
39 Abdul-Kareemservant of the noble generous
40 Abdul-Lateefservant of the kind
41 Abdul-Mateenservant of the firm strong
42 Abdul-Muizservant of the giver of might and glory
43 Abdul-Mutaalservant of the most high
44 Abdul-Nasserservant of the helper granting victory
45 Abdul-Qaadirservant of the capable
46 Abdul-Qahaarservant of the subduer the almighty
47 Abdul-Qudoosservant of the most holy
48 Abdul-Rahimservant of the most compassionate
49 Abdul-Rahmanservant of the mercifully gracious
50 Abdul-Raoufservant of the most merciful
51 Abdul-Razaaqservant of the maintainer the provider
52 Abdul-Saboorservant of the patient
53 Abdul-Salaamservant of the peace
54 Abdul-Samadservant of the eternal
55 Abdul-Sameeservant of the all-hearing
56 Abdul-Shakoorservant of the most thankful
57 Abdul-Tawaabservant of the forgiver
58 Abdul-Waahidservant of the one
59 Abdul-Wahaabservant of the giver
60 AbebiAsked for (Nigerian).
61 Abedworshiper worshiper
62 AbediWorshiper
63 Abedinworshippers
64 AbeekuGhanian word for one who is born on Wednesday.
65 AbejideNigerian name for one who is born in the wintertime.
66 AbenaBorn on Tuesday
67 Abenigirl prayed for
68 Abeohappy she was born
69 Abibachild born after grandmother died
70 Abidworshipper adorer
71 Abidaworshippess adoress
72 AbidemiBorn after father `s Absence
73 Abionaborn on a journey
74 AblaWoman with a perfect figure
75 Ablahperfectly formed
76 AbuNobility
77 Abul-Khayrone who does good
78 Abyanclearer more distinct
79 Abyazwhite bright brilliant innocent
80 AchiengBorn in the days
81 Adaadornment, beauty
82 AdahBeautiful. Ornament. The Old Testament wives of Lamech and Esau were named Adah. Used occasionally in English-speaking countries since the 16th century.
83 Adammabeautiful girl
84 AdanaHer father's daughter. (Nigerian).
85 AdannaOne who is the loving daughter of a father.
86 AdanneMother `s daughter
87 AddaeGhanian word for the morning sun.
88 AddoKing Of The Road
89 AdeNigerian royal word
90 AdebenGhanian name given to the twelfth-born son.
91 AdebolaShe Met Honor
92 AdejolaNigerian name meaning 'the crown needs honour'.
93 AdemThe Earth
94 Adeolacrown has honor
95 Adesinababy who inspires more to follow
96 AdesolaNigerian name meaning 'the crown honoured us'.
97 AdhamRed earth
98 AdhiamboBorn After Sunset
99 Adhraan apology
100 AdibCivilized, polite
101 AdikaGhanian name given to the first child from a second husband.
102 Adilajust, fair
103 Adilahjust honest equal
104 Adimuunique
105 AdioRighteous. (Nigerian.).
106 AdishFire
107 AditaBasket
108 AdjatayPrince
109 AdjoRighteous
110 Adjoaborn on Monday
111 Adlajustice
112 AdofoGhanian word for warrior.
113 Adomred earth lazy weakworldly generous
114 AdunbiNigerian word for pleasant.
115 AdusaGhanian name given to the thirteenth-born child.
116 Adwinrich friend
117 Adwoaborn on Monday
118 Afaafavirtuous
119 Afafchaste virtuous decent pure
120 Afeefchaste modest
121 Affanfather of khalifa usman
122 Affiqfull of knowledge and kind
123 AfiaBorn on
124 Afifchaste modest
125 AfolabiBorn in luxury
126 AfridaThe African, Fabric, Home, From Africa, Happiness, joy
127 AfrikaPleasant
128 Afrozeilluminating enlightening
129 Afsarbetter explained officer
130 AftabThe Sun
131 Afyahealth
132 Afzaaugmenting increasing
133 Afzaaaugmenting increasing
134 Agasword
135 AganjuIn Yoruban mythology, Aganju was the son and husband of Ododua, the earth goddess.
136 Aghamaster owner
137 Aguleopard
138 Ahadgod is one
139 AhadiWith Much Promise
140 Ahdpledge knowledge
141 Ahlaamdreams utopia
142 AhlamPleasant dreams
143 Ahsabnobler respected
144 AhsanGratitude
145 Aibakslave messenger
146 Aidahvisiting returning reward
147 Aieedareturness
148 Ainispring flower source choice
149 AishaLife, she lives.
150 AissaGrateful
151 AiyanaEternal blossom.
152 AjamuHe Fights For What He Wants
153 AjaniHe fights for possession. (Nigerian).
154 AjayiBorn face down
155 AkankeKnow it is her love
156 Akhtarstar god luck
157 Akhyargood excellent
158 AkiaFirstborn
159 AkifDevoted to God
160 AkiikiFriend. (Ugandan).
161 AkiliBright. Smart. (Swahili].
162 AkinlabiWe have a boy. (Nigerian).
163 AkinlanaBrave (Nigerian).
164 AkinyiBorn in the morning
165 Akmalcomplete perfect
166 AkonoMy turn. (Nigerian).
167 AkosuaBorn On Sunday
168 AkuaGhanian name for one born on Wednesday.
169 Akujidead and awake
170 AkweteeGhanian name for the second twin born.
171 Al-Burhanthe proof an epithet of muhammad
172 Al-Tairsoaring eagle
173 AlaExalted
174 Alaaudeenexcellence of religion
175 AlabaSecond child after twins
176 Alakeone to be honored
177 Alamworld universe
178 Alamgirconqueror of the world
179 Alaviheavenly divine
180 Aleemalearned wise
181 Aleemahlearned wise
182 AleiahFlower
183 AlemWorld Leader
184 Aleyahexalted highest social standing
185 Aliffriendly sociable amicable
186 Alijiahwoman of love
187 Alikegirl who drives out beautiful women
188 AlileShe Weeps
189 Almaasdiamond adamant
190 Almasdiamond
191 Aloodravirgin
192 AloraMy Dream
193 Alzubraa star
194 AmaanSecurity, protection (of Allah)
195 Amaanatguarantor
196 AmadiNigerian name meaning 'fated to die at birth'.
197 AmaliHope
198 AmanTrust, Safety
199 Amanatguarantor
200 AmandlaPower
201 Amanipeace
202 AmariiGod-given
203 AmbarAmbergris
204 AmbonisyeTanzianian name meaning 'God rewards me'.
205 Ambreenheaven
206 Ameenfaithful trustworthy
207 AmeenaTrustworthy. (Swahili).
208 AmeenahReliable
209 Amheerprince commander chief leader
210 AmiSaturday's child. (Ghanaian).
211 Amidpillar support head
212 AmidahGrace of God
213 AminaTruthful. (Swahili).
214 AminahReliable
215 AminaliFaithful, True
216 AminehTrustworthy. (Swahili).
217 AminiaTrustworthy, Honest
218 AmiriPrincely
219 Amitojenlighted
220 Amoketo pet her
221 AmondiBorn At Dawn
222 Amtullahf servant of allah
223 Ananasoft, gentle
224 Anandobliss
225 AnaneGhanian name given to the fourth son born.
226 AnasFriendly, neighbor, friend, friendly
227 Andaleebnightingale
228 Andalibnightingale
229 AndePillar
230 AndweleTanzanian name meaning 'God brings me'.
231 Aneescompanion genial close friend
232 Aneesafriendly, of good company
233 AnisaCompanion, Faithful Friend
234 AniwetaNigerian name meaning 'brought by a spirit'.
235 AnjumSymbol
236 AnsarThe helpers (of Muhammad)
237 AnuleekaOf Nigerian origin, meaning "Joy is the greatest."
238 AnulikaOf Nigerian origin, meaning "Joy is the greatest."
239 AnulikkaOf Nigerian origin, meaning "Joy is the greatest."
240 AnumGhanian name given to the fifth born child.
241 Anwaarmultiple lights luster
242 AnwarMore Luminous
243 AokoBlue Child
244 AparaNigerian name meaning 'child that comes and goes'.
245 Aqamaster owner
246 Aqdaspure holy
247 Aqeebfollowing subsequent
248 Aqibfollowing subsequent
249 Aqilagifted with reason wise
250 Aqueelwise intellectual
251 Aquilwise intellectual
252 ArafaKnowledgeable
253 ArhetRescuer
254 Arjumandrespected noble
255 ArmaniFrom The House Of Armand
256 Arqamwriter the best recorder
257 ArriaSlim, Lean
258 Arsalaanlion king of jungle
259 Arsalanlion king of jungle
260 Arshdominion crown throne
261 Arshadmore rightly guided reasonable
262 Artbarambergris
263 ArwaBeautiful, charming
264 AryanIndo-European
265 Arzikiprosperity
266 Asabione of select birth
267 AsaliSweet Like Honey
268 AsatiraHistory, Legend
269 Aseefforgiveness
270 AseemaProtector
271 Asgharyounger smaller
272 AshantiAfrican Tribe Name
273 AshiaHope
274 Ashiqadorer
275 Ashopure of heart
276 Ashonseventh-born son
277 AshrafMore distinguished
278 Asirhonored chosen preferred
279 AsisNew Wine
280 Askaryarmy soldier
281 Aslambetter perfect
282 AsliFair
283 Atagift
284 Ataagift favor
285 Ateefaaffection sympathy
286 Atharpurer more virtuous
287 Atheerthe sound of the night origin, arabic
288 AthiamboBorn In Late Evening
289 AthumaniThird One
290 Atienoborn at night
291 Atifcompassionate affectionate
292 Atiqancient noble
293 Atiyyagift present
294 Atoofakind merciful
295 AtsuGhanian name given to the second-born twin.
296 Attarperfumer
297 AtuGhanian name given to a boy born on Saturday.
298 AtuanyaA surprise; unexpected. (Nigerian).
299 Atufaffectionate kind hearted
300 Atufakind merciful
301 Atuneducator teacheress
302 Aujzenith climax
303 AukeiliaBeautiful flower
304 Aunhelp assistance
305 Austo give gift
306 Autenagod hears me
307 Avereystrong, wise, desired one
308 Avongarato tie
309 Awaanhelper assister
310 AwadPay, compensation
311 AwsName of a tree
312 Awwabsincere repentant
313 Awwalfirst
314 AyanaA name of Ethiopian origin, meaning "a pretty flower."
315 Ayannabeautiful flower
316 Ayatsign revelation
317 AyelePowerful
318 AyiraChosen
319 AyizeLet it come. (Zulu).
320 Ayodull black, dark
321 Ayobamijoy meets me
322 Ayodejidouble joy
323 Ayokaone who causes joy
324 AyshaProsperous
325 AyzizeLet It Come
326 Azadfreedom
327 AzaleeSinger
328 Azamlarge
329 Azamatgrandeur pride
330 AzanaAnnouncement, Call To Prayer
331 Azfarmost victorious
332 Aziyouth
333 AzimLoved, strong, powerful
334 AzizaPrecious. (Swahili).
335 AzizeHighly Esteemed
336 Azizibeloved
337 Azmerlion
338 AzmeraOf Ethiopian origin, meaning "harvest."
339 Azraavirgin virgo
340 AzukaSupport Is Paramount
341 Azzaamdetermined resolved
342 Azzahyoung f gazelle
343 Baabarlion king of jungle
344 Baadidistinct evident plain
345 Baahiglorious magnificent
346 Baahirdazzling brilliant
347 BaakirOldest first born
348 Baakofirst born
349 Baanolady princess
350 Baaqirdeeply learned genius
351 Baasimsmiling
352 Bababorn on thursday
353 Babackloving father
354 BabafemiNigerian for 'my father loves me'.
355 BabajideHas Father returns
356 Babartiger
357 BabatundeHas Father returns
358 BabiryeFirst child of twins
359 BadarFull moon
360 Badiwonderful marvelous
361 Badiaunprecedented admirable unique
362 BadrFull Moon, Full Moon
363 Badrafull moon
364 BadraniFull moon
365 Badriyyahresembling the full moon
366 Badrudeenfull moon of the faith
367 BaduOne who is strong, powerful.
368 Bahabeauty glory splendor
369 Bahaadurbrave bold
370 Bahaarspring
371 Bahadurbrave bold magnanimous
372 Baharisea man
373 Bahaudeenthe magnificent of the faith
374 Bahijdelightful cheerful
375 Bahjatdazzling brilliant
376 Bahlolleader of a tribe jester
377 Baigumprincess lady
378 Bainasparkling
379 BainganPeople are equal
380 Bainganapeople are equal
381 BakariSwahili name meaning 'promising'.
382 Bakhitlucky fortunate
383 Bakhshgift fortune
384 Bakhtluck fortune
385 Bakhtaawarfortunate lucky
386 Bakhtawarfortunate lucky
387 Bakhtiaarlucky fortunate
388 Bakhtiarlucky fortunate
389 Bakhtiyarlucky fortunate
390 BandahServant
391 Bandeleborn away from home
392 Bandilethey have multiplied and prospered
393 Banjisecond born of twins
394 Banolady princess
395 Baqieverlasting eternal
396 Baqirlearned erudite
397 BarackLightning
398 Barakatblessings prosperities
399 Barakegods blessing
400 BarbodGuitar
401 BardiaExalted, Lofty
402 Bariahexcelling
403 Barikasuccessful
404 Barkebear
405 BarutiTeacher
406 Basaamsmiling
407 Basamsmiling
408 Baseemsmiling
409 Baseemahsmiling one
410 Baseeratinsight perception
411 BaselBrave
412 BashChief, Commander
413 BashaarArab. 'Which brings happiness', compare the significance Beatrix. Vlaardingen 1973.
414 Basharaatgood omen, prophecy
415 Basharatgood news glad tidings
416 BashirBearer
417 Bashiriprophet or foreteller
418 Basirendowed with insight sagacious
419 Basiratinsight perception
420 Basmaha smile
421 Bastof the city of bubastis
422 BasuBrilliant
423 Batoolvirgin
424 Bayoto find joy
425 Bayodehe comes with joy
426 Bazigenerous one
427 Bedarwakeful attentive
428 Begumprincess
429 Behraammars planet
430 Behrammars planet
431 BelayAbove, Superior
432 Bellobeautiful, handsome
433 BemNigerian word for 'peace'.
434 Betoolascetic virgin maiden
435 BetseraiZimbabwean name meaning 'help'.
436 Betulascetic virgin virgin
437 BeyonceOne who is beyond others.
438 Bijanhero
439 BijayVictorious
440 BijoyVictorious
441 BikitaCombination Of Bee And Nikita
442 Bilqeesthe queen of sheba
443 Bintdaughter girl
444 Bintidaughter
445 Bintydaughter
446 Birjeesjupiter planet
447 Birjisjupiter planet
448 BirungiBringer Of Good Things
449 BisaParticularly popular
450 BishrJoy
451 Bitalofinger-licking
452 Bitonborn after long wait
453 BoboGhanian name given to a child born on Tuesday.
454 BoduaGhanian name that means 'animal tail'.
455 BoipeloProud
456 BoitumeloWith joy
457 BolanleRich home
458 BomaniMalawian name meaning 'strong soldier'.
459 Bornafighting, fight
460 Bornanicombatant
461 BosedaNigerian name given to a child born on Sunday.
462 BosedeBorn on Sunday
463 BourRock
464 BraimaFather of a multitude
465 BronDiminutive of Bronson: Son of a dark man.
466 Buhaanproof evidence
467 Bulbulnightingale
468 Bundarrich intelligent
469 BunmeMy gift
470 BunmiMy gift
471 Bushrahappy news glad tiding good omen
472 Caimilea family is born
473 CairoThe capital city of Egypt.
474 CamaraTeacher
475 CamishaCombination Of Camilla And Alisha
476 CastelVariant of Castle: Castle.
477 Catavaname from a proverb
478 Chaandthe moon
479 Chachastrong
480 Chadhappy
481 ChalondraCombination Of Charlotte And Alondra
482 ChandMoonlight
483 ChanePlant
484 Chaniyaabundant
485 Chataan ending
486 Chathaan ending
487 Chaynabeatifulcaring and loving
488 ChenziraZimbabwean name meaning 'born while traveling'.
489 Chiyouthful, young at heart
490 Chiamakagod is spelndid
491 ChibuzoGod leads
492 Chichabeloved
493 ChidiGod exists
494 ChikaGod is supreme. (Nigerian).
495 ChikaeGod's power.
496 ChikeVariant of Chuioke: Nigerian name meaning 'talented'.
497 ChikezieWell Made By God
498 ChikuTalks A Lot
499 ChilesheTrust Worthy
500 ChimalsiProud
501 ChimeluWhat God Has Created
502 ChinaraOriental Plane Tree
503 Chinekagod listens
504 ChineloFrom an Igbo expression, meaning "the thought of G-d"
505 Chinesenigerian name meaning god protects
506 ChinezeNigerian name meaning 'God protects'.
507 ChinuaNigerian name meaning 'God's blessings'.
508 ChinueGod's Own Blessing
509 ChiokeNigerian name meaning 'God's gift'.
510 ChionesuProtector
511 Chipogift
512 Chiraaghlamp light
513 Chiraghlamp light
514 Chisuloiron
515 ChiumboKenyan word meaning 'small child'.
516 ChizobaProtected by God
517 ChrikiBlessing
518 ChuiokeNigerian name meaning 'talented'.
519 Chukwumahgod knows all
520 ChumaZimbabwean name meaning 'bead'.
521 CilomboCamp by the road.
522 CineseVariant of Chinese: Nigerian name meaning 'God protects'.
523 Cleavonfrom the name cleavant
524 CleopatraAncient Egyptian for "queen."
525 ClevonVariant of Cleavon: Cliff.
526 CobyDeceiver
527 CyrahEnthroned
528 Daaimcontinual listing
529 Daanaawise intelligent
530 Daaneeshknowledge wisdom
531 Daanishknowledge wisdom
532 DabirSecretary
533 DadaNigerian name meaning 'curly-haired child'.
534 DaganA name of Hebrew origin, meaning "grain."
535 Dahabgold
536 Daiaeverlasting morning joy [day-ah]
537 Dakarairejoice
538 DaktariDoctor, healer
539 Dalairbrave valiant
540 DalalModest, coquetry
541 Daleelconductor guide
542 DaliaA branch, fetch water
543 DalilGuide
544 DalilaDesired; languishing. Famous bearer: Biblical Delilah tempted Samson into revealing the secret of his superhuman strength.
545 DalmarVersatile
546 Damelstrong minded
547 DamisiCheerful
548 Daneshknowledge learning
549 DanishMy judge is God, Near, near
550 DanjumaBorn on


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