List of African Baby Names Meanings

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  • Nesreen
    "nisriyn/ nisrīn"; Nesrin, or Nasreen; Persian: ) is a feminine given name of Kurdish and Persian origin meaning "wild rose". It is among the most popular names given to baby girls born in Azerbaijan, in 2007.
    Meaning: Some kind of flowers Origin: African
  • Nickan
    "Victory" The meaning of the name Nickan is Victory. The origin of the name Nickan is American. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. Diminutive form of Nicholas.
    Meaning: Goodness of grandparents Origin: African
  • Nidhal
    Nidhal is a Muslim name for boys meaning Striving, Contest. Read below for Nidhal's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings. If Nidhal is the one, congratulations!
    Meaning: Sacrifice Origin: African
  • Nihaad
    The meaning of the name Nihaad is Height nature essence . ... Name Nihaad is a Unisex name ,it can be used for both boys and girls. The origin of beautiful and unique baby name Nihaad is Muslim, although name Nihaad along with the other Muslim baby names for Unisexs is popular in different regions of the world.
    Meaning: Height nature, essence Origin: African
  • Nikeese
    Nikeese has its origins in the African language. The meaning of the name is 'one who is greatly loved'. ... Nikeese is rare as a baby boy name.
    Meaning: Much love Origin: African
  • Niremaan
    Ni-re-maa(n), nir-ema-an ] The baby boy name Niremaan is pronounced NAYREHMaa-N †. Niremaan has its origins in the Arabic language. The name is of the meaning 'one who shines as brightly as fire'. ... Niremaan is rarely used as a baby name for boys. It is not ranked within the top 1000 names.
    Meaning: Bright as fire Origin: African
  • Nku
    The meaning of the name “Nku” is: “Sheep”. Categories: African Names, Nature Names, South African Names. Used in: African countries.
    Meaning: Sheep Origin: African
  • Nomaan
    Baby Name : Nomaan. Gender : Boy. Origin : Muslim. Nomaan Meaning: Variant of Nu'man: Blood. Old Arabic name.
    Meaning: Derived from numan, blood old arabic name Origin: African
  • Nomble
    The meaning of the name Nomble is Beauty. The origin of the name Nomble is African. Nomble is an African name that means 'Beauty'
    Meaning: Beauty Origin: African
  • Nyack
    Nyack. African Origin. "Won't Give Up" The meaning of the name Nyack is Won't Give Up. The origin of the name Nyack is African.
    Meaning: Wont give up Origin: African
  • NyAsha
    Nyasha - Detailed Meaning. Your name of Nyasha makes you quick-minded with the result that you are never at a loss for words. When you are feeling relaxed and cheerful, you can be very charming and able to say just the right thing to compliment or inspire someone.
    Meaning: Merciful and kind Origin: African
  • Oba
    Egyptian Meaning: The name Oba is an Egyptian baby name. In Egyptian the meaning of the name Oba is: King.
    Meaning: An ancient river goddess Origin: African
  • Obiajulu
    The name Obiajulu is a Male name. African meaning: The name Obiajulu is a African baby name The African meaning of Obiajulu is: The heart is consoled.
    Meaning: The heart is consoled Origin: African
  • OKimma
    Meaning: Different/one of a kind Origin: African
  • Omayma
    Omaima is an Arabic name for girls meaning Short for mother. Read below for Omaima's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings.
    Meaning: Little mother Origin: African
  • Onaedo
    African Origin. "Gold" The meaning of the name Onaedo is Gold. The origin of the name Onaedo is African.
    Meaning: Gold Origin: African
  • Onika
    African origin. Means "warrior." Famous real-life people named Onika: | Edit. • Nicki Minaj (American rapper)
    Meaning: Warrior Origin: African
  • Ontibile
    [ syll. on-ti-bi-le, ont-ib-ile ] The baby girl name Ontibile is pronounced owNTihBAHL- †. Ontibile has its origins in the African language. The meaning of the name is 'protected by God'. Variant forms of Ontibile include the names Ontibyle, Ontybile, and Ontybyle.
    Meaning: God is watching over me Origin: African
  • Onyebuchi
    A user clarified for us that this name is a combination of 3 Igbo words: (1) onye meaning 'who', (2) buka meaning 'greater' or 'greatest', and (3) chi meaning 'God'.. Read below for Onyebuchi's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings. If Onyebuchi is the one, congratulations!
    Meaning: Like god Origin: African
  • Opara
    Opara is an Igbo name for boys meaning First-born son. Read below for Opara's celebrity and ruler associations, and numerological meanings. If Opara is the one, congratulations!
    Meaning: Generous one Origin: African
  • Otieno
    The meaning of the name Otieno is Born At Night. The origin of the name Otieno is African.
    Meaning: Born at night Origin: African
  • Oto
    Teutonic Meaning: The name Oto is a Teutonic baby name. In Teutonic the meaning of the name Oto is: Rich.
    Meaning: Name of a tribe in africa Origin: African
  • Ourra Tul Ain
    Meaning: Delight of eye darling Origin: African
  • Oyama
    The meaning of the name Oyama is Lean on me . ... Name Oyama is a Unisex name ,it can be used for both boys and girls. The origin of beautiful and unique baby name Oyama is Xhosa, although name Oyama along with the other Xhosa baby names for Unisexs is popular in different regions of the world.
    Meaning: Lean on me Origin: African
  • Paki
    The name Paki is an Egyptian baby name. In Egyptian the meaning of the name Paki is: Witness.
    Meaning: Witness Origin: African
  • Panambi
    Panambi's origin is Guarani. The name Panambi means butterfly. ... Panambi is not often used as a baby girl name.
    Meaning: Butterfly Origin: African
  • Parmida
    The meaning of the name Parmida is Princess. The origin of the name Parmida is Persian. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.
    Meaning: Princess Origin: African
  • Penha
    Penha. Swahili Origin. "Beloved" The meaning of the name Penha is Beloved. The origin of the name Penha is Swahili.
    Meaning: Beloved Origin: African
  • Phenyo
    "Victory" The meaning of the name Phenyo is Victory. The origin of the name Phenyo is African.
    Meaning: Victory Origin: African
  • Phomello
    African Origin. "Succeed" The meaning of the name Phomello is Succeed. The origin of the name Phomello is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language.
    Meaning: Succeed Origin: African