List of African Baby Names Meanings

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  • Kemiah
    Meaning: Queen Origin: African
  • Keondra
    Origin and Meaning of Keondra. "Keondra" is a name of African origin, and it means "Goddess".
    Meaning: Goddess Origin: African
  • Keyah
    African Origin. "In Good Health" The meaning of the name Keyah is In Good Health. The origin of the name Keyah is African.
    Meaning: In good health Origin: African
  • Keyondre
    Meaning: Man of wisdom Origin: African
  • Kha Dee Jah
    Khadeejah is a variation on the feminine name Khadija, which is of Arabic origin. It is said to mean 'early baby' and is traditionally given as a name to babies that are born earlier than expected. It is a popular name with Muslim parents and in the Koran it is the name of one of the wives of the prophet Mohammad.
    Meaning: Gifted self expressive Origin: African
  • Khayundi
    Meaning & History. English form of Eugenius, the Latin form of the Greek name Ευγενιος (Eugenios) which was derived from the Greek word ευγενης (eugenes) meaning "well born". It is composed of the elements ευ (eu) "good" and γενης (genes) "born". This was the name of several saints and four popes.
    Meaning: A bearer of dignity Origin: African
  • Kianga
    The meaning of the name “Kianga” is: “Sunshine, sunbeams”. Categories: African Names.
    Meaning: Sunshine Origin: African
  • Kiarad
    Kiara /kiˈɑːrə/ kee-AR-ə is a unisex given name. It may be a variant of the Italian name Chiara, meaning "bright", or the Irish name Ciara, meaning "dark-haired" or the Hindi name Kiara meaning "god's precious gift" or a Korean meaning "First ray of sun".
    Meaning: Generous king, the king of the hidden paradise Origin: African
  • Kiho
    The meaning of the name “Kiho” is: “Fog”. Categories: African Names, Unisex Names. Used in: African countries. Gender: Both, Boy Names, Girl Names. Origins: African.
    Meaning: Fog Origin: African
  • Kimoni
    The meaning of the name Kimoni is Great Man. The origin of the name Kimoni is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. People who like the name Kimoni also like: Ajani, Lolonyo, Jibri, Kasim, Kayode, Makalo, Akello.
    Meaning: Great man Origin: African
  • Kito
    The meaning of the name “Kito” is: “Gem”. Categories: African Names, Kenyan Names, Swahili Names, Tanzanian Names. Used in: African countries, Swahili speaking countries.
    Meaning: A jewel Origin: African
  • Kleavon
    The meaning of the name “Cleavon” is: “From the name CLEAVANT”. Categories: English Names.
    Meaning: Derived from cleavon, cliff Origin: African
  • Klevon
    Kleven - Detailed Meaning. Your name of Kleven has developed positivity, independence, and self-confidence.
    Meaning: Derived from cleavon, cliff Origin: African
  • Kudakwashe
    According to a user from Zimbabwe, the name Kudakwashe is of African origin and means "God's will". According to a user from Zimbabwe, the name Kudakwashe is of Zimbabwe origin and means "Will of God". A user from United Kingdom says the name Kudakwashe is of Zimbabwe origin and means "The love of god".
    Meaning: Gods will Origin: African
  • Kumani
    Kumani. African Origin. "Destiny" The meaning of the name Kumani is Destiny. The origin of the name Kumani is African.
    Meaning: Destiny Origin: African
  • Kupakwashe
    Kupakwashe's language of origin is African. The name Kupakwashe means 'a gift from God'. ... Kupakwashe is not commonly used as a baby boy name. It is not listed within the top 1000.
    Meaning: Gods gift Origin: African
  • Laquinta
    The meaning of the name “Laquinta” is: “The Fifth”.
    Meaning: The fifth Origin: African
  • LaRae
    La-rae, lar-ae ] The baby girl name Larae is pronounced as L-er-ay †. Larae is used chiefly in the English language and its origin is also English. The name means advisor. Larae is a variant of the name Lara (English, Russian, Slavic, and German). Larae is uncommon as a baby girl name.
    Meaning: Combination of latonia and ray Origin: African
  • Lefu
    Le-fu, lef-u ] The baby girl name Lefu is also used as a boy name. It is pronounced as LEH-Fuw †. Lefu is of African origin. The name Lefu means 'death'.
    Meaning: Sickness Origin: African
  • Lehana
    "One Who Refuses" The meaning of the name Lehana is One Who Refuses. The origin of the name Lehana is African.
    Meaning: One who refuses Origin: African
  • Lisimba
    The meaning of the name “Lisimba” is: “Lion”.
    Meaning: Lion Origin: African
  • Loloo
    The name Lolo is a girl's name meaning "free man".
    Meaning: Derived from lulu, pearls gems Origin: African
  • Maame
    Maame is a feminine name which could be traced to Africa where it comes from a word meaning 'Mother'. However it could also be a form of the pet name Mame, from Margaret. Margaret is Latin in origin and is said to mean 'pearl'.
    Meaning: Mother Origin: African
  • Maasma
    Muslim Meaning: The name Maa'sma is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Maa'sma is: Innocent.
    Meaning: Derived from masma, innocent infallible Origin: African
  • Mablevi
    Mablevi has its origins in the African language. Mablevi is of the meaning 'do not deceive'. Forms of Mablevi include the names Mablevea, Mablevee, Mablevey, Mablevie, and Mablevy.
    Meaning: Do not deceive Origin: African
  • Mabood
    Muslim Meaning: The name Ma'bood is a Muslim baby name. In Muslim the meaning of the name Ma'bood is: Worshipped. Adored.
    Meaning: Derived from mabud, worshipped adored Origin: African
  • Mahdis
    "Moon-like" The meaning of the name Mahdis is Moon-like. The origin of the name Mahdis is Persian. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.
    Meaning: Moon-like Origin: African
  • Makonnen
    Makonnen Name Meaning. Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair).
    Meaning: King Origin: African
  • Mamello
    The meaning of the name Mamello is Patience. ... Name Mamello is a Boy name. The origin of beautiful and unique baby name Mamello is African, although name Mamello along with the other African baby names for Boys is popular in different regions of the world.
    Meaning: Patience Origin: African
  • Mandere
    Meaning: Beautiful beads Origin: African