African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 3

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.

NameGenderMeaning
BoyBoy

Name of Prophet Muhammad; a happy free man who is destined to die at birth

BoyBoy

Praiseworthy who is the love of God filled with confidence

GirlGirl

African - A powerful Woman; Brave and Strong Woman

BoyBoy

Immortal Being; one who is blessed without end or death; blessed with eternal life ; immortal, a god

GirlGirl

African Ibgo - God's Grace; Mercy of God; God's Favor; Divine Grace

UnisexUnisex

A person sent by God to love who is extremely handsome

BoyBoy

GirlGirl

GirlGirl

BoyBoy

Mother; God-like

GirlGirl

African - Swahili - Safe; Secure

GirlGirl

African - Born at Dawn

GirlGirl

Beautiful; ambrosia, a veritable drink which gives immortality

UnisexUnisex

Enormous clouds; Peace or Harmony

BoyBoy

African - Fourth Son;

BoyBoy

African - God Brought Me

GirlGirl

One who was born during the time of white ants.

GirlGirl

Graceful young girl; Goddess Durga

GirlGirl

One who was born during mid day.

GirlGirl

First of the twins.

GirlGirl

One who nagged a lot during pregnancy.

GirlGirl

African - Yoruban - One of Select Birth

BoyBoy

Thank You; one who cam experience good things

GirlGirl

Hope

GirlGirl

One who is beautiful

GirlGirl

Name of an African Tribe

GirlGirl

Blessing; African - Of the sun; A variant spelling is Asiss

GirlGirl

African - Born in Late Evening

GirlGirl

One who was born at night.

BoyBoy

Ghanaian - Who Born on Saturday

BoyBoy

Ghanian name for a Boy born on Saturday

BoyBoy

African Swahili - Help; Assist

GirlGirl

African - To Tie

GirlGirl

One who was born with the cord around.

GirlGirl

Girl who is born on Thursday

GirlGirl

A sparkling and twinkling human being

BoyBoy

Arabic - Time, Era; Sanskrit - Halting, Name of Lord Ganesh; Urudu - God's Gift; Persian - Inspiration

GirlGirl

Beautiful flower, wildflower; Innocent; A pretty and scented flower

BoyBoy

One who is always increasing

GirlGirl

A unique flower which is forever blooming

GirlGirl

African - Chosen; Worthy of Respect; Exalted; Revered; A variant form of Augustus

UnisexUnisex

A joy providing individual

GirlGirl

African Yoruban - One who Causes Joy all round; A variant of Ayo

BoyBoy

The first man who has the power of the wind

BoyBoy

African - Let it Come

BoyBoy

Arabic - Beloved; Precious One; Treasure; Valuable

GirlGirl

Foreign woman.

GirlGirl

One who is glittering with radiance

BoyBoy

A promising and lovely human being

GirlGirl

Born Away From Home

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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 child’s 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.

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