African Baby Names for Girls & Boys With Meanings - Page 7
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Boy | A delightful feeling of joy | |
| Boy | He brings comfort | |
 Girl | An African name meaning 'Good fortune walks with honor' | |
| Girl | A god worshipping woman | |
| Boy | Lynx; Panther; From Kikuyu | |
| Boy | Turquoise | |
| Boy | The beginning | |
| Girl | A fair (haired) warrior | |
| Boy | The name of a leader who was protested for West African independence. | |
| Girl | Unusual or extraordinary | |
| Girl | Romanic word for a blooming flower | |
| Girl | A Dithematic name (linking two elements, mainly parent names) | |
| Girl | Glory and Prestige; the one who is honorable | |
 Unisex | Honor and respect me; is the one who spreads warmth and sparkle | |
| Girl | The person who wanted to love by someone. | |
| Girl | Refers to blissful or contented. | |
| Boy | African - River Ofinn; Old Norse - Finn; Celtic - White, Fair; A variant of name Finn | |
| Girl | ||
| Boy | He returns. | |
| Boy | ||
| Boy | Small muscle, muscular. | |
| Girl | A small muscle. A variant of Gakere. | |
| Boy | Elderly one. | |
| Girl | The one who is cheerful and happy. | |
| Boy | Tortoise which lives in the water places. | |
| Boy | ||
| Girl | One who is brave. | |
| Boy | Kenyan form for milk gourd. | |
| Boy | Elderly one. | |
| Boy | Traveler, wanderer | |
| Girl | She is an in law. | |
| Boy | A spear | |
| Girl | The one who loves money of wealth. | |
| Girl | Variant form of Jawahir (precious stones or jewels) | |
| Boy | Someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension. | |
| Unisex | Refers to the very first garden Eden which was created by the God Almighty. | |
| Boy | My master | |
| Girl | A person who is very valuable | |
| Boy | A nem that originates from the country Ghana | |
| Girl | A person who has a great fortune | |
| Girl | Small | |
| Boy | A firebrand | |
| Boy | Mirror | |
| Boy | Founder of the Agikuyu nation. | |
| Boy | Gimbya is a female name and means Princess. | |
| Boy | A butcher | |
| Boy | Wealthy one. | |
| Boy | Friendly, The one who loves to do friendship and warmly welcome all the good things in life. | |
| Boy | Guban will be thoughtful, attractive, successful, smart and helpful. | |
| Boy | Guncauno starts in Native American dialects and signifies \'one who falls like a bird\' | |
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.
