African girl names

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Updated: March 30th, 2024
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Girl

Mahari

A forgiving man

Kenyatta

Animal horn, Name of an African country

Oyibo

White

Shadae

Perfume, Sparkle, Beam

Nonita

Inspired by the eponymous Roman Goddess of childbirth, Ninth, Breast milk

Zo

Spiritual leader

Tendai

Thankful to God

Eniola

Person of wealth

Taye

He has seen

Meklit

Talent

Lakeysha

Woman

Ekene

Praise, Gratitude, Thanks

Dalida

Lovelorn, Guide, Gentle

Kennya

Animal horn

Chidera

Gift of gab, Persuasive, Once God has written

Alemayehu

I have seen the world

Thandey

Beloved

Mwanajuma

Born on Friday

Ayodele

Joy has come home

Chibuike

God is strength

Thandy

Beloved

Dilla

A jackal

Chinasa

Musical instrument, From China

Ledah

He who wins, Noble, The ascent

Saidi

One who helps others

Tani

Born on a Monday, Valley

Abiola

Honorable born

Abiona

Born during a journey

Abla

Perfectly formed, A wild rose

Adjoa

Born on Monday

Ajua

Babies on Monday

Akosiwa

Girl born on Sunday

Anecky

Mercy, Army, Grace, Apricot from Nara

Annaka

Earth and water, He (God) was gracious, Mother, Angel

Ato

To Give, Man, Creature, The enlightened

Aunika

Army, He (God) Was gracious, Apricot from Nara

Awo

Girl born on Thursday

Bahari

Seaman, Something vast

Bahati

Luck or be lucky

Bolanile

This house's wealth

Bosede

Pretty ordinary, Child born on Sunday

Chane

Name of a God, Dependability

Chichi

Clear, Luminous, Bright

Ebuka

God is mighty

Efua

Born on Friday

Ekua

Babies on Wednesday

Esi

Born on Sunday

Folasade

Honor earns a crown

Foluke

Surrendered into the hands of God

Furaha

Happiness, Joy

Idowu

First child born after twins

Ite

Alright

Ja

Attractive, Clever, Great

Kaari

Carl, Joyful song, Gust of wind

Kalisha

Rich, Pure, Blessed

Kesi

Cassia, Zimtblute, Cinnamon

Kobina

Born on Tuesday

Kunto

Third born child

Lehanna

One who refuses

Lumusi

Born with her head down

Mandisa

Sweetness

Masika

Born during the rainy season

Nissanit

A remembered loved one, Ladylike, Friendly elf

Njeri

Warrior

Nkosazana

Princess

Olabisi

A lot of joy, Honor have increased

Olaniyi

Shine, Glory is in wealth

Olisa

Goddess, God

Olufunmilayo

Happiness, God gives me joy

Oni

Shelter, One born in a sacred place

Sauda

A Wife of the Prophet SAW, Dark-Complexioned

Sharik

Shining star

Siti

Lady

Tanishia

Born on Monday

Tawiah

Eighth, Twins born To

Temitope

Thanks to God

Titilayo

Long lasting joy

Uchechi

The will of God

Winta

One who is desired

Zania

Tanzania

Zawadi

Gift

Zoela

Lump of earth, Life

Dada

A person with dreadlocks

Abina

Born on Thursday

Abayomi

Born to bring me joy, Pleasant meeting

Aberash

Shining

Achieng

One born during the day time

Adaeze

Princess

Adana

Father's pride

Adanya

One who is the loving daughter of a father

Adebowale

The crown has come home

Adetokunbo

Crown from across the seas

Adhiambo

Daughter born after sunset

Adika

First child from a second husband

Africa

Pleasant, Sunny

Afua

Born on Friday

Aichatou

Alive, Living

Akisha

Alive and well, Cassia, Favorite one

Akpofure

Life is peaceful

Akuchi

Wealth from God

Alaba

Second child born after twins

Alikee

Kind, Love, Noble

Alilah

She cries

Alinafe

God is with us

Amaka

Beautiful

Amara

Grass, Immortal One, Happiness, Unfading flower

Amarachi

God's grace

Amari

Immortal, Strength

Anakiya

Sweet of face

Anika

God has shown favour, Brilliance of stone, Goddess Durga, Mercy

Annakiyah

Sweet of face

Apara

One who doesn't remain in one place, Limitless

Aramide

My people or kin have arrived

Ashaki

A beautiful woman

Awiti

Thrown away, Born after misfortune

Azana

One who is superior

Babirye

First born of twins

Bako

First-born child

Bandela

Born away from home

Baracka

White, A Blessing

Belya

Off the beaten path

Bikita

Resembling an anteater

Binte

Beautiful, With God

Binty

Beautiful, With God

Bisa

Water, Greatly loved, Snow

Boipelo

Joy, Rejoicing

Boitumelo

Joy

Bolanle

One who finds wealth at home

Chausiku

Born at night

Chiamaka

The splendor of God

Chidiegwu

God is wonderful

Chidimma

God is good

Chifundo

Mercy

Chifuniro

Will, Wish

Chijindum

God holds my life

Chikondi

Love

Chikumbutso

Memory

Chimwemwe

Pleasure, Joy

Chinwe

God possesses

Chinweike

God possesses power

Chinwendu

God possesses life

Chinweuba

God possesses plenty

Chinyelu

God gave

Chinyere

God gave

Chipo

Gift, Present

Chiriga

One who is triumphant

Chisomo

Grace

Chizoba

One who is well-protected

Chuki

Born in a time of strife, Hatred

Chumi

Wealth

Chumina

Wealth

Dalitso

Blessing

Dikeledi

Tears

Ebele

Kindness, Mercy

Ebiere

Wild boar, Helmet, The region beyond

Ekenedilichukwu

Gratitude belongs to God

Ekundayo

Worries of soft delight

Emem

Peace

Eseoghene

God's gift

Faede

Usefulness, Advantage, Plentiful

Fatsani

Be meek

Fayola

Good luck walks with honor, Happiness brings wealth

Fiseha

A bringer of happiness, Joy

Fumnanya

Love me

Funanya

Love

Fungai

Think, Judge

Fychy

Woman who worships God

Ganizani

Think

Gbemisola

Carry me into wealth

Ghalyela

Precious, Valuable

Gimbiya

Princess

Haben

A proud man

Haira

Jewel

Haruni

Messenger-ship, A Deer

Hasena

God, Cheerful, Good

Hiwot

Life

Hlengiwe

Helped, Rescued, Nursed

Illori

A special child

Ime

Patience

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