African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 4
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 | Second Born of Twins | |
 Boy | Blessed | |
| Boy | Kenyan term meaning meeting site. | |
| Boy | Blessings; occupational name for tanner of leather | |
| Girl | The younger of twin. | |
| Boy | to find joy | |
| Girl | African Bobangi - To forecast; Predict; Borrow; Bound; Derived from Rebecca; A variant of Becky | |
| Girl | African Bobangi - To forecast; Predict; Borrow; Bound; Derived from Rebecca; A variant of Becky | |
| Girl | African Bobangi - To forecast; Predict; Borrow; Bound; Derived from Rebecca; | |
| Girl | Afrikaans form of Beata, Blessing | |
| Girl | Paradise | |
| Girl | One who predicts | |
| Boy | ||
| Boy | One who is above everyone; Superior | |
| Boy | Helper | |
| Boy | African Tiv - Peace; A variant of the name Behm | |
| Boy | Son first born | |
| Girl | Anteater | |
| Boy | He who is a son of a God | |
| Girl | Dancer; one who lives in the moment and is understanding | |
| Girl | With God | |
| Girl | Greatly Loved | |
| Girl | Good tidings. | |
| Boy | Born After Long Wait | |
| Boy | African - Born on Tuesday | |
| Boy | African Swahili - Great Warrior | |
| Girl | Father of a large number of children | |
| Girl | A gift that is mine | |
| Girl | To be my gift | |
| Boy | A man who is like a bull | |
| Girl | African-Swahili - Wisdom; Prudence; Sense; Foresight | |
| Boy | He who is a teacher | |
| Girl | She is a teacher | |
| Boy | One who is born to teach; a born teacher or preacher | |
| Boy | A swamp or a wetland of life | |
| Boy | He who is like an alligator | |
| Boy | A strong man | |
| Girl | A Lark; they are smart individuals | |
| Girl | A female child born out of love | |
| Girl | One who was born at night. | |
| Boy | A Kikuyu people of Kenya | |
| Boy | The one who looks like God | |
| Boy | A guardian spirit | |
| Boy | Answer sent from God | |
 Unisex | Where God is the King | |
| Boy | God is strength. | |
| Unisex | God is leading the way | |
| Boy | Strongest God | |
| Boy | The one guided by the God | |
| Unisex | The one repaired by the Almighty | |
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.
