African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 13
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 | Lover | |
 Girl | Kenyan term, meaning already purchased. | |
| Boy | A person who milks cows. | |
| Girl | A dancer | |
| Girl | Creator or mother of the people. | |
| Girl | This is a load. | |
| Girl | The shy one. | |
| Girl | Kenyan term, meaning everywhere. | |
| Boy | A representative or a leader. | |
| Girl | the person with the record of victories. | |
| Boy | The one who is unfortunate and depressed. | |
| Boy | Person who is understandable or unmistakable. | |
| Girl | A poetess who writes the praise of the prophet | |
| Boy | The person who is honourable and extraordinary. | |
| Girl | One who was born during the rainy season. | |
| Girl | The one who is carried his feet first. | |
| Girl | ||
 Unisex | One who is a founder of belief | |
| Girl | A person indifferent to pleasure and pain | |
| Girl | The twins or doubles whom were born as the second in the family. | |
| Girl | The lifetime of woman or girl or lady or damsel. | |
| Girl | The girl who was born first in the family or eldest daughter. | |
| Girl | The talent or present of skills from God. | |
| Girl | In Sanskrit it means the stem and In African It means beloved person | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | The most lovable person | |
| Girl | Lovable goddess of earth | |
| Girl | ||
| Boy | Shelter, shield, safeguard. | |
| Unisex | The lucky one. A fateful person | |
| Girl | One who took birth as a royal | |
| Boy | The scattered tiny pieces of something | |
| Girl | Tiny pieces scattered all over | |
| Unisex | The person who belongs to the Natine ethnic group. | |
| Boy | Bird | |
| Unisex | Dance, or the one who can dance | |
| Boy | A house to keep or store spears | |
| Girl | One who is patient. | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | Teach me | |
| Boy | Kenyan word for giraffe. | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | The one who was born in richness. | |
| Girl | The gift or present from the town | |
| Girl | ||
| Unisex | The talented one or skilled one. | |
| Girl | Gate, shrubberies, trees, wilds, planting. | |
| Girl | A traveler | |
| Girl | One who serves | |
| Unisex | Dedication, benediction, dedication, consecration. | |
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.
