List of African Baby Names Meanings

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  • Al Tair
    The name “Altaïr” is a word in the Arabian language, meaning “The Flyer”/”The Flying One”. Altair is also half Latin in origin. Translation in a different way, Altair can mean "Bird" or "Soar".
    Meaning: Soaring eagle Origin: African
  • Alake
    The meaning of the name “Alake” is: “One to be Honored”. Categories: African Names, Nigerian Names, Yoruba Names.
    Meaning: One to be honored Origin: African
  • Alavi
    Alavi Name Meaning. Iranian: from the Persian form of Arabic ?Alawi 'descendant of Ali', name of the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the first imam of the Shiite Muslims.
    Meaning: Heavenly divine Origin: African
  • Aleiah
    Origin and Meaning of Aleiah. "Aleiah" is a name of African origin, and it means "Flower, the love of the outside.. my granddaughter". It's a name commonly given to girls.
    Meaning: Flower Origin: African
  • Alie
    A-lie, al-ie ] The baby girl name Alie is also used as a boy name. It is pronounced aa-LIY- †. Alie has its origins in the Celtic, Germanic, Old Greek, and Latin languages. It is used largely in Dutch and English. ... Alie is also a Dutch and English diminutive of Alexandra.
    Meaning: Highest or greatest Origin: African
  • Alijiah
    Origin of the name Elijah: Derived from the Hebrew 'ēlīyāhū (Jehovah is God). The name was borne by a 9th century B.C. prophet who, after many years of service, was taken up into heaven in a chariot of fire.
    Meaning: Woman of love Origin: African
  • Ambonisye
    The name Ambonisye is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Ambonisye is: God rewards me'.
    Meaning: Tanzianian name meaning god rewards me Origin: African
  • Amheer
    Means "commander, prince" in Arabic. This was originally a title, which has come into English as the Arabic loanword emir.
    Meaning: Prince commander chief leader Origin: African
  • Aminia
    Aminia. "Trustworthy, Honest" The meaning of the name Aminia is Trustworthy, Honest. The origin of the name Aminia is American.
    Meaning: Faithful Origin: African
  • Anane
    The meaning of the name “Anane” is: “The fourth son”.
    Meaning: Ghanian name given to the fourth son born Origin: African
  • Anbreen
    Muslim Meaning: The name Anbreen is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Anbreen is: Of Ambergris.
    Meaning: Of ambergris Origin: African
  • Andwele
    The name Andwele is a baby boy name. The name Andwele comes from the African origin. In African The meaning of the name Andwele is: Tanzanian name meaning 'God brings me'.
    Meaning: Tanzanian name meaning god brings me Origin: African
  • Aniweta
    Meaning: Nigerian name meaning brought by a spirit Origin: African
  • Aqueel
    Anglicisation(s) Aqeel. Aqeel (Arabic: عَقِيْل) is an Arabic male given name, which means "knowledgeable", "intelligent", or "wise".
    Meaning: Wise intellectual Origin: African
  • Aquil
    The name Aquil is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Aquil is: Wise. Intellectual.
    Meaning: Derived from aqueel, wise intellectual Origin: African
  • Ariabod
    Meaning: Tibe leader Origin: African
  • Artbar
    Meaning: Ambergris Origin: African
  • Asho
    The meaning of the name Asho is Pure Of Heart. The origin of the name Asho is Persian. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. People who like the name Asho also like: Apollo, Varro, Dastan, Arash, Ambrose, Adrian, Navid.
    Meaning: Pure of heart Origin: African
  • Askary
    The meaning of the name “Askari” is: “Fighter”. Categories: Arabic Names, Muslim Names.
    Meaning: Army soldier Origin: African
  • Assefa
    The meaning of the name “Assefa” is: “This birth has increased our family”.
    Meaning: Birth Origin: African
  • Atheer
    The meaning of the name “Atheer” is: “High-ranking; honorable”. Categories: Arabic Names, Muslim Names. Used in: Arabic speaking countries.
    Meaning: The sound of the night origin, arabic Origin: African
  • Atiyya
    The meaning of the name “Atiyya” is: “Gift”. Categories: Arabic Names, Muslim Names.
    Meaning: Derived from atiya, gift present Origin: African
  • Atoofa
    Muslim Meaning: The name Atoofa is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Atoofa is: Kind. Merciful.
    Meaning: Derived from atufa, kind merciful Origin: African
  • Atsu
    The name Atsu is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Atsu is: Ghanian name given to the second-born twin.
    Meaning: Ghanian name given to the second-born twin Origin: African
  • Atuanya
    Meaning: A surprise; unexpected. (Nigerian). Origin: African
  • Aukeilia
    Meaning: Beatiful flower Origin: African
  • Autena
    Find out below. Origin and Meaning of Autena. "Autena" is a name of Persian origin, and it means "God hears me". It's a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
    Meaning: God hears me Origin: African
  • Averey
    Averey. AY-vree. Meaning of the name Averey An alternate spelling of "Avery," this name is derived from "Aubrey," meaning noble or bear-like. Origin of the name Averey English.
    Meaning: Strong, wise, desired one Origin: African
  • Ayize
    The meaning of the name “Ayize” is: “Hope it comes”. Categories: African Names. Used in: African countries.
    Meaning: Let it come. (Zulu). Origin: African
  • Ayobami
    The meaning of the name “Ayobami” is: “I was blessed with joyfulness”. Categories: African Names, Nigerian Names, Yoruba Names.
    Meaning: Joy meets me Origin: African