African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 14
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
 Girl | Name of an African city in Mali | |
| Girl | The great champion among the women. | |
| Girl | Daughter of a warrior. | |
| Girl | She who returned. | |
| Girl | The precious treasure from God. | |
| Girl | God's pleasure which came to this world. | |
| Girl | Once more God will provide the excellent gift. | |
| Girl | God will give me something ever best once again. | |
 Boy | My father is still abides. | |
| Girl | My mother is the best in the world. | |
| Girl | The one who looks same as her grand mother. | |
| Girl | The one who is fond of her dad's mum. | |
| Girl | Cultivator or farmer or sample or model. | |
| Girl | Brilliant or sunshine light. | |
| Girl | Who was delivered or received on Sunday. | |
| Girl | Regard, respect, admiration. | |
| Girl | Who is like unto Yahweh (Unchanging God) | |
| Girl | The ruler of the deep sea. | |
| Girl | One who is passive and diplomatic. | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | Full of happiness or complete gladness. | |
 Unisex | Light | |
| Girl | Desirable trip or expedition spot. | |
| Boy | The Facial expression in anger, displeasure, sadness or worry by the lord. | |
| Girl | A traveler | |
| Girl | Means the replica or form of a sweet called 'Modak' offered to a Hindu deity Ganesha. | |
| Girl | A Spanish variant of Mother or womb. | |
| Girl | Spanish version of Modest that means not boasting about one self. | |
| Girl | Born of the rain. | |
| Girl | Born on the way. | |
| Girl | French version of the word modest means not praising self. | |
| Girl | Italian and Portuguese version of modest that means not bragging one's achievement. | |
| Girl | The quality of being modest. A moderate of reserve behaviour. | |
| Girl | One who is hard working. | |
| Girl | A new growth of the plant, a recently grown plant. | |
| Girl | The one who is humble and meek. | |
| Girl | A person who infatuates others. To whom others been attracted. | |
| Girl | Of the Maasai people. | |
| Boy | Beloved person who came from river | |
| Boy | One with the beautiful essence, who has the quality of charming aroma. Also, one who have the quality to charm others. | |
| Boy | Born when the garden was overgrown. | |
| Boy | Born in the daytime. | |
| Girl | The final or the end of salvation, where the person get relieved of all his duties. | |
| Boy | One who was born in the early morning. | |
| Boy | The yellow daffodil flowers | |
| Boy | Passionately oiled. | |
| Boy | Second of twins. | |
| Boy | Born after midnight. | |
| Boy | Great novel Triumph, prove superior of the contest | |
| Boy | The name is preserved. | |
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.
