List of African Baby Names Meanings

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  • Ihasn
    Ihsan (also transliterated as Ehsan, Arabic: إحسان‎) is an Arabic given name which is primarily masculine, but can be found in female name registers in some Arabic countries. The word may also refer to the highest level of charity in Islam.
    Meaning: Charity Origin: African
  • Ilo
    The meaning of the name “Ilo” is: “Light, Joyous, Sunshine”. Categories: African Names.
    Meaning: Light, joyous, sunshine Origin: African
  • Ilom
    The meaning of the name “Ilom” is: “My Enemies Are Many”. Additional information: Short form of the baby name Ilomerika. Categories: African Names. Used in: African countries.
    Meaning: My enemies are many Origin: African
  • Ja
    The meaning of the name Ja is Fiery. The origin of the name Ja is Hawaiian. Ja is an Hawaiian name that means 'Fiery' FIND THE PERFECT NAME FOR YOUR NEW BABY: Perfect baby names.
    Meaning: Magnetic Origin: African
  • Jabarl
    African Meaning: The name Jabarl is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Jabarl is: Valiant.
    Meaning: Valiant. (Swahili). Origin: African
  • Jabulela
    Meaning: Be happy Origin: African
  • Jahzara
    Baby names meanings search results: The name Jahzara is a baby girl name. The name Jahzara comes from the African-American origin. In English the meaning of the name Jahzara is: An Ethiopian name meaning "a princess who is blessed."
    Meaning: Blessed princess Origin: African
  • Jaivyn
    Origin and Meaning of Jaivyn. "Jaivyn" is a name of African origin, and it means "Light spirit. Alternate Spelling: Jayvyn". It's a name commonly given to boys.
    Meaning: Light spirit alternate spelling: jayvyn Origin: African
  • Jakhi
    Jakhi is derived from English-American origins. Jakhi is of the meaning having great strength. The names Jakhea, Jakhee, Jakhey, Jakhie, and Jakhy are forms of Jakhi. See also the related categories, strength and american. Jakhi is not widely used as a baby name for boys.
    Meaning: Strong one Origin: African
  • Jakira
    3-55. 3 Name Surveys. The meaning of Jakira is "Thankful". Its origin is "Modern English variant of the Arabic name Shakira". Jakira is a form of Shakir and is generally pronounced like "juh KEER ah".
    Meaning: Smart one Origin: African
  • Jamelia
    Arabic Meaning: The name Jamelia is an Arabic baby name. In Arabic the meaning of the name Jamelia is: Beautiful.
    Meaning: Variant of Jameelah. Beautiful (Somali) (Swahili). Origin: African
  • Jamilia
    Meaning: Variant of Jameelah: chaste. (Swahili). Origin: African
  • Janeeta
    The baby name Janeeta of islamic origin means Gift of God. The Huggies Baby Name Finder can help you create a list of popular baby names including Janeeta and then let you share with family and friends. Keep in mind Janeeta is more popular as a girl name.
    Meaning: Gift of god Origin: African
  • Jayvyn
    The name Jayvyn is a Male name. African meaning: The name Jayvyn is a African baby name The African meaning of Jayvyn is: Light spirit.
    Meaning: Light spirit Origin: African
  • Jela
    The meaning of the name Jela is Father Suffered During Birth. The origin of the name Jela is Swahili.
    Meaning: Father suffered during birth Origin: African
  • Johari
    The meaning of the name “Johari” is: “Gem; something of value”. Categories: African American Names, African Names, Kenyan Names, Swahili Names, Tanzanian Names. Used in: African countries, English speaking countries, Swahili speaking countries.
    Meaning: Jewel Origin: African
  • Kacee
    Origin of the name Casey: Variant of Cassie, which is a pet form of Cassandra.
    Meaning: Great Origin: African
  • Kadija
    The meaning of the name Kadija is Wife Of The Prophet Mohammed. The origin of the name Kadija is Swahili. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. People who like the name Kadija also like: Aaliyah, Aurora, Kacy, Zariah, Kaira, Katya, Vivienne.
    Meaning: The prophets wift Origin: African
  • Kainda
    The meaning of the name “Kainda” is: “Daughter of the hunter”. Categories: African Names, Kenyan Names.
    Meaning: Hunters daughter Origin: African
  • Kalifa
    African Meaning: The name Kalifa is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Kalifa is: Chaste; holy.
    Meaning: Chaste; holy. (Somali). Origin: African
  • Kamili
    The meaning of the name “Kamili” is: “Perfect”. Categories: African Names, Kenyan Names, Swahili Names, Tanzanian Names, Unisex Names.
    Meaning: Perfection Origin: African
  • Kamwimbile
    Meaning: Sing or praise god origin, bemba zambia Origin: African
  • Kanelo
    African Origin. "Enough" The meaning of the name Kanelo is Enough. The origin of the name Kanelo is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.
    Meaning: Enough Origin: African
  • Kanoni
    The meaning of the name “Kanoni” is: “Type of small bird”.
    Meaning: Little bird Origin: African
  • Kapera
    The name Kapera is a Female name. African meaning: The name Kapera is a African baby name The African meaning of Kapera is: This child will die too.
    Meaning: This child, too, will die Origin: African
  • Karasi
    Karasi. African Origin. "Life And Wisdom" The meaning of the name Karasi is Life And Wisdom.
    Meaning: Life and wisdom Origin: African
  • Katungi
    The meaning of the name “Katungi” is: “Rich; Virginal purity”. Categories: African Names. Used in: African countries. Gender: Boy Names.
    Meaning: Rich Origin: African
  • Kayonga
    Meaning: Ash Origin: African
  • Keasha
    Baby names Baby Name Meanings African Baby Names Swahili Baby Names "0" Status: Communication Error. Baby names meanings search results: The name Keasha is a baby girl name. The name Keasha comes from the Swahili origin. In Swahili the meaning of the name Keasha is: Life; woman.
    Meaning: Life; woman. Origin: African
  • Keeya
    The meaning of the name “Keeya” is: “Garden Flower”. Categories: African Names, Botswanan Names, South African Names, Tswana Names.
    Meaning: Garden flower Origin: African