African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 12
Choosing a baby name is one of the most meaningful decisions for parents. Looking for the perfect African baby name with meanings for Boys & Girls?
African baby names are rich in history, culture, and symbolism, often reflecting heritage, family values, birth circumstances, and spiritual beliefs. At The ParentZ, we bring you a curated collection of African baby names for boys and girls with meanings, helping you find a name that is unique, meaningful, and easy to pronounce. Welcome to The ParentZ complete list of African Baby names. Thanks for choosing us, The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, Largest Baby names list, to find African names with meanings for your newborn or expected baby.
The formation of African names varies depending on the ethnic group and the country of origin. However, there are some commonalities in the naming conventions across the region.
In general, African names are often given based on the circumstances surrounding the birth of the child, the family's history, and the child's gender. In some cases, African names are also given based on the child's birth order or the family's social status
Our African baby name list includes traditional, modern, religious, popular, short, and trendy names from different African regions and cultures - all carefully organized to make your search simple and enjoyable.
You can explore African baby names: Alphabetically, By gender (boy, girl, unisex), By starting or ending letters, By meaning and origin. Click on any African baby name to view its meaning, origin, pronunciation, and related names.
African Baby Names by Gender
African Baby Names by Alphabet
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African Baby Names List
Explore unique African baby names for boys and girls with meanings. Discover traditional, modern, and popular African names at The ParentZ.
| Name | Gender | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Boy | A Zuni Tribe name that means Cloud | |
 Girl | A lovely and happy soft hearted individual | |
| Girl | A woman whose beauty is compared to a Pearl | |
| Girl | Shining Moon or a Guiding Star | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | A woman as precious as a pearl | |
 Unisex | African name meaning Love and Adoration | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | One who likes to drink. | |
| Girl | One who is forgiving | |
| Boy | The eyes that give you sight | |
| Boy | A person considered a wonder, a surprise | |
| Unisex | The one who is constantly in a happy mood | |
| Girl | An Angel of heaven | |
| Boy | Yoruba - Dont go anymore; Do not go away again | |
| Boy | African name describing spectacles | |
| Girl | Beautiful beads | |
| Boy | African name for strenght | |
| Girl | Third Born Girl; King of Kings; Emperor; | |
| Boy | An African name | |
| Girl | The last one | |
| Girl | African - One who is pure; Innocent | |
| Girl | African - Fresh; Healthy; Pretty; Charming | |
| Girl | A coral | |
| Girl | African - Coral, Gracious; A variant of Marjian | |
| Girl | A steady rain | |
| Girl | A magical woman | |
| Girl | A blessing | |
| Unisex | One who brings trouble | |
| Girl | ||
| Boy | ||
| Girl | ||
| Girl | A Zulu name meaning flower | |
| Boy | A glorified person, a glorious person | |
| Boy | Third one in the family, third conceived baby Boy. | |
| Girl | The woman who serves the Army. | |
| Girl | A smoke, emit a cloud of fiine particles. | |
| Boy | The glittering pearl. | |
| Unisex | The person who is greatly pleasing or entertaining. | |
| Girl | The much dearest person. | |
| Unisex | An African name that means who brings the Joy. | |
| Unisex | An answer to the prayers | |
| Girl | A girl who is believed to do extra-ordinary things. | |
| Unisex | Peace or a peaceful nature. The peaceful world | |
| Unisex | The ancestors, the beginning, the roots | |
| Girl | I am Grateful; Gratefulness; I give thanks to God | |
| Girl | African Yoruban - I Am Lucky | |
| Girl | A black colored person | |
| Unisex | An intelligent or a wise man | |
| Unisex | The first born child | |
About African Baby Names
African names vary widely based on ethnic groups, languages, and countries of origin.
In many African cultures, names are chosen based on:
- The circumstances surrounding the childβs birth
- Day or time of birth
- Family history and ancestry
- Cultural traditions and beliefs
- Gender and birth order
These naming traditions give African baby names deep personal and cultural significance.
