African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 19
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 | The one who came from the water. | |
| Boy | Born during the rain | |
 Girl | The singer of songs. | |
| Boy | Of the land | |
| Girl | Born of ashes | |
| Girl | A dark skinned beauty. | |
| Boy | One who is left handed. | |
| Boy | He who is intelligent. | |
| Girl | One who is light skinned. | |
| Girl | Born of God. | |
| Girl | A leopard | |
| Girl | A traveler | |
| Boy | Of the cattle. | |
| Boy | Of the sheep | |
| Girl | The one who gathers the firewood. | |
| Girl | The one from without. | |
| Boy | Brewer | |
| Girl | Born of Njeri. | |
| Girl | One of the nine founders of Agikuyu. | |
| Girl | One of the nine founders of Agikuyu. | |
| Boy | Kenyan word for brewer. | |
| Boy | One who always bears a weapon. | |
| Boy | One who comes from the river. | |
| Boy | The Enemy | |
| Boy | Born of plain. | |
| Boy | Born during the time the crops gather. | |
| Girl | Chasing for food. | |
| Girl | Desire | |
| Girl | She is of the Maasai. | |
| Girl | Spread or propagate | |
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| Girl | Kenyan term meaning be at peace. | |
| Girl | African - An honest Woman; Truthful Lady; | |
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| Boy | Son | |
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| Girl | Flower, beauty, star | |
| Girl | Shining or flower; Fair Skinned; beautiful, bright, shining and brilliant | |
| Girl | Beautiful; Good Looking; Charming; | |
| Boy | River | |
| Girl | Gift | |
| Girl | Shadow | |
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| Boy | Lump of Earth | |
| Girl | Dawn | |
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.
