African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 6
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 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 | A strong and bold person | |
 Girl | One who is as brave as a Lion | |
| Boy | A bold an powerful person | |
| Girl | One who is filled with lot of tears | |
| Boy | One who came from Zeus | |
| Boy | One who has a strong blood; powerful person | |
 Unisex | Eleventh Born Child; very fortunate | |
| Boy | The Lord is my shepherd | |
| Girl | Small or humble. | |
| Boy | All; free detailed and determined person | |
| Boy | Resembling a bull; one who is very strong and confident | |
| Unisex | One who inspires others; they are powerful | |
| Girl | Give praise; a honorable and well praised | |
| Girl | Small | |
| Girl | Pearl | |
| Girl | A variant of Durah, meaning pearl. | |
| Unisex | It means mercy or kindness. | |
| Boy | One who is born on a Tuesday. | |
| Unisex | palm bird who loves to fly | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | Born on friday | |
| Girl | Daughter of heaven; they are blessed | |
| Girl | Festival or feast day. | |
| Boy | ||
| Unisex | The one who recieves a lot of praise | |
| Girl | The one converting pain to happiness | |
| Unisex | The one who turns sorrows to joys | |
| Girl | An efficient person who milks the Cow | |
| Boy | God loves the individual | |
| Unisex | Don't do harm; Do not hurt | |
| Unisex | Faith; Trust; Confidence | |
| Boy | god's gift. | |
| Girl | Person of the story or person with a history. | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | it means immortal. | |
| Girl | Young maiden | |
| Boy | ||
| Boy | a name used for a sixth born child. | |
| Boy | faith or trust in African. | |
| Boy | A person who is a King | |
| Girl | African name meaning 'This was given to me bt God' | |
| Boy | Aid, favor, compassion, and kindness. | |
| Girl | African Swahili - Redeemer; One who redeems | |
| Boy | One who understands | |
| Girl | African Swahili - Superior; Better | |
| Girl | Wealth; Honour; One who provides light; Shining; A variant transcription is Faina | |
| Girl | Prosperity or success | |
| Girl | ||
| Girl | Comfort, relief or rest. | |
| Girl | Kenyan word for butterfly | |
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.
