African baby names

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Updated: March 30th, 2024
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Jioke

God is my guide

Jomo

Bauer, Flaming spear

Jomowe

Bauer, Flaming spear

Juba

Born on Monday, 1st King of Numidia

Jumaane

Born on Tuesday

Kaari

Carl, Joyful song, Gust of wind

Kaenda

Daughter of the hunter

Kaffe

Boy born on Friday

Kafi

Talented, Another name of God, Enough

Kagiso

Peace

Kahina

Symbol of bravery and heroism, Universe, Priestess

Kaimon

Joyful, Alligator

Kaleer

Small woman

Kalisha

Rich, Pure, Blessed

Kamali

The Kamali Spirit, Protector, A collection of lotuses

Kamara

Moon, Fair complexion

Kamaria

Beautiful face, Like the moon

Kamau

Silent warrior

Kanika

Seed, Molecule, Black-clad

Kapuky

First-born daughter

Kasenda

The earth that blocks the passage behind a burrowing animal

Katlego

Success, Prosperity

Kato

Second-born twins

Kayin

Long-awaited child, Celebrated

Kayode

He brought joy

Kazi

A hardworking man, Judge

Keanga

Sunshine

Keeya

Resembling a flower

Kefilwe

I am given

Kehinde

The person who falls behind

Kendie

One who is much loved

Kennya

Animal horn

Kenya

Animal horn

Kenyatta

Animal horn, Name of an African country

Kenyi

A son born after daughters

Keril

Young man

Kerol

Young man

Keshaun

Combination of Shawn and Ke

Keshia

Great joy, Favorite

Kesi

Cassia, Zimtblute, Cinnamon

Kesia

Zimtblute, Cinnamon, A Plant Name

Kessie

Cassia tree, Chubby baby

Kgosi

King, Chief

Khalfan

A child who is destined to be a ruler

Khalfani

A child who is destined to be a ruler

Khamisi

Born on Thursday

Khari

A regal West African name meaning “kingly.”

Kia

Defender, King

Kibibi

Small woman

Kibwe

Blessed, Puppy

Kijan

A youthful man

Kimathi

A determined provider

Kimoni

A great man

Kioni

Divine, Moon Goddess, Brown hills

Kirabo

A gift from God

Kisha

Rainfall, Great joy, Favorite

Kissah

Small cat

Kitwana

Destined to survive

Kobina

Born on Tuesday

Kodzo

Boy born on Monday

Kof

Boy born on Friday

Kofi

Boy born on Friday

Kojo

Boy born on Monday

Kondwani

Happy

Kontar

Only child

Kudjo

Boy born on Monday

Kumani

Fulfilling ones destiny

Kumbukani

Remember

Kunto

Third born child

Kuren

One who gives thanks

Kwabena

Born on a Tuesday

Kwadwo

Boy Born on Monday

Kwaku

Born on Wednesday

Kwame

Sunday Babies, Born on Saturday

Kwasi

Boy born on Sunday

Kwaw

Babies on Thursday

Kweku

Born on Wednesday

Kwesi

Boy born on Sunday

Kwo

Boy born on Thursday

Kyanga

Sunshine

Ladan

Witness, A flower, Nasturtium, Indian cress

Ladonna

Mistress, Woman

Lakeshia

Happy, Joyful

Lakeysha

Woman

Lamar

Pond

Lanre

My wealth is the future

Lashawn

Present, The lord is gracious

Lashay

Yahweh is gracious

Lashonda

Lovely, Gold, Yahweh is gracious

Latanya

Fairy princess, Worthy of praise, Of the Family

Latasha

Christmas babies, Christ's birthday

Latisha

Joyful, Gladness

Latonya

Combination of Tonya and La

Lawanda

Wanderer, To govern, Look healthy

Ledah

He who wins, Noble, The ascent

Lehanna

One who refuses

Lekan

My wealth has increased

Lema

A lady, The beauty of an eye, One who is cultivated

Lerato

The song of my soul

Lesedi

Light

Lieto

One who embarks on a journey

Liki

Love, Kind, Noble

Limba

Happiness

Limbani

Be strong

Limber

Great joy, Happiness

Limbikani

Work hard

Lindiwe

The daughter we have waited for

Lishan

Language, Award, Defender of mankind

Lisimba

Wavering, Lion

Lumomba

A talented or gifted man

Lumusi

Born with her head down

Lungile

Correct, Good

Lyshanna

Language, Defender of mankind, Award

Madalitso

Blessings

Madana

God of love, One who heals others, Manmatha

Madue

Human being, People

Maeza

One who has good judgment

Mahari

A forgiving man

Mahdi

The Guided One, Well-managed

Makena

Happiness, Son of Cionaodh

Makonan

A king

Maliza

An accomplished woman

Mamadou

A man worthy of all praise

Mandela

Spectacles

Mandisa

Sweetness

Mansa

A king, Powerful, Third born

Manyara

A humble woman

Mariatue

One who is pure

Marini

Beauty, Fresh

Marjani

A Broom, The color of coral

Masamba

Goes away

Masami

A commanding woman

Masania

One with a gap between front teeth

Masaramusi

Emerald, A magical woman

Masego

Blessings

Masika

Born during the rainy season

Masozi

Tears

Massai

The anointed one

Mavuto

Troubles, Problems

Mayamiko

Praise, Gratitude

Mayeso

Test from God

Mazi

Sir

Mbali

Flower

Mchumba

Sweetheart

Meklit

Talent

Melisizwe

Leader of the nation

Menelick

The son of a wise man

Messina

Middle daughter, Spoiler

Mesy

Smoke, Water

Mirembe

Woman of peace

Mojisola

I wake up to wealth

Monifa

I am happy, I have my luck

Montsho

Black

Morenike

Having good luck

Mosi

Moss, First-born

Mphatso

Gift

Mtendere

Peace

Mudiwa

Who is loved

Munachyso

God is with me

Munashe

With God

Mutiah

Pious, An honored woman

Mwanajuma

Born on Friday

Mwenye

Owner, Lord, Chief

Nairobi

From the capital of Kenya

Nakato

Second of twins

Nakia

Pure, Faithful

Naky

First girl

Nala

Any hollow pipe, Stem of flower, Lioness, Successful

Nallo

One who is lovable

Nangila

Born while parents traveled

Nashalia

Born during the season of rain, Scent

Natin

Of the Natine tribe

Natisha

Star, Christmas day, Birthday

Ndidi

Patience

Nechesa

Great joy, Cassia, Alive, Well

Neela

Blue colour, Enchanting moon

Neema

Very brave, The mother of Kabir, Grace, Born to wealthy parents

Negous

Of the royalty

Neo

The new

Ngozi

Blessing

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