African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 18
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Girl | One who listens | |
 Unisex | One who is ful of laughter | |
| Girl | ||
 Boy | A true man | |
| Boy | He who brings joy | |
| Girl | The loved one | |
| Girl | One who loves deeply | |
| Girl | The loving one | |
| Boy | He who is loved | |
| Boy | ||
| Girl | The queen | |
| Boy | ||
| Girl | A person who is reliable | |
| Boy | One who is very quiet | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | She who is like a lioness | |
| Boy | African name, means that something is forgotten | |
| Girl | A rock or gem from the lands on timber | |
| Girl | God is always with us, belief in god | |
| Girl | God is with us | |
| Girl | A person who is shy | |
| Girl | A desirable person, cypress tree | |
| Girl | One who is joyful for ever, ever happy | |
| Unisex | One who owns the crown or kingship | |
| Unisex | One who is from across the seas | |
| Girl | A rich or a wealthy person | |
| Unisex | One who belongs to Soussou, Africa | |
| Boy | A red skinned person, dark skinned | |
| Girl | Balance, a zodiac sign | |
| Boy | Refers to eternal or endless. | |
| Boy | Hope | |
| Girl | Complete confidence in a person or plan. | |
| Boy | Favourable public reputation. | |
| Boy | Kenyan term meaning death is invincible. | |
| Boy | One with great fortune. | |
| Girl | ||
| Boy | ||
| Boy | ||
| Boy | One born during a journey | |
| Girl | Kenyan term meaning they will leave us behind. | |
| Girl | Longings are waterfalls | |
| Girl | The wanderer | |
| Boy | Son of a judge | |
| Girl | One of the nine founders of Agikuyu. | |
| Boy | Of the land. | |
| Girl | The better one. | |
| Boy | Born of spear. | |
| Boy | Famous leader of the Agikuyu. | |
| Girl | One of the nine founders of Agikuyu. | |
| Girl | Shield | |
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.
