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African names

#Name Meaning
1 Aaghaamaster owner
2 Aaidareturness
3 Aailyahof the highest
4 Aakifgiven attached
5 Aalifcompassionate affectionate
6 Aalimman of learning wise
7 Aamilworker effective
8 Aamirawell populated
9 Aaqaamaster owner
10 Aaqilwise judicious intelligent prudent
11 Aaraaembellishing adorning
12 Aariflearned expert authority saint
13 Aasafclear lined up
14 Aashiqlover lover
15 Aasimprotector guardian
16 Aatooneducator teacheress
17 Aatuneducator teacheress
18 Aazaadindependent free
19 Abafather of many nations
20 Abaanold arabic name
21 Abasistern
22 Abdslave servant
23 Abdal-Malikservant of the king
24 AbdallaServant of God. (Swahili).
25 AbduServant of Allah
26 Abduhan epithet of muhammad
27 Abdul-Aaleeservant of the most high
28 Abdul-Aleemservant of the omniscient
29 Abdul-Azeemservant of the mighty
30 Abdul-Azeezservant of the mighty the powerful
31 Abdul-Baariservant of the creator
32 Abdul-Baasitservant of the extender creator
33 Abdul-Ghafoorservant of the forgiver
34 Abdul-Haafizservant of the protector
35 Abdul-Hakimservant of the wise
36 Abdul-Halimservant of the mild patient
37 Abdul-haq
38 Abdul-Haseebservant of the respected esteemed
39 Abdul-Jabaarservant of the mighty
40 Abdul-Kareemservant of the noble generous
41 Abdul-Lateefservant of the kind
42 Abdul-Mateenservant of the firm strong
43 Abdul-Muizservant of the giver of might and glory
44 Abdul-Mutaalservant of the most high
45 Abdul-Nasserservant of the helper granting victory
46 Abdul-Qaadirservant of the capable
47 Abdul-Qahaarservant of the subduer the almighty
48 Abdul-Qudoosservant of the most holy
49 Abdul-Rahimservant of the most compassionate
50 Abdul-Rahmanservant of the mercifully gracious
51 Abdul-Raoufservant of the most merciful
52 Abdul-Razaaqservant of the maintainer the provider
53 Abdul-Saboorservant of the patient
54 Abdul-Salaamservant of the peace
55 Abdul-Samadservant of the eternal
56 Abdul-Sameeservant of the all-hearing
57 Abdul-Shakoorservant of the most thankful
58 Abdul-Tawaabservant of the forgiver
59 Abdul-Waahidservant of the one
60 Abdul-Wahaabservant of the giver
61 AbebiAsked for (Nigerian).
62 Abedworshiper worshiper
63 AbediWorshiper
64 Abedinworshippers
65 AbeekuGhanian word for one who is born on Wednesday.
66 AbejideNigerian name for one who is born in the wintertime.
67 AbenaBorn on Tuesday
68 Abenigirl prayed for
69 Abeohappy she was born
70 Abibachild born after grandmother died
71 Abidworshipper adorer
72 Abidaworshippess adoress
73 AbidemiBorn after father `s Absence
74 Abionaborn on a journey
75 AblaWoman with a perfect figure
76 Ablahperfectly formed
77 AbuNobility
78 Abul-Khayrone who does good
79 Abyanclearer more distinct
80 Abyazwhite bright brilliant innocent
81 AchiengBorn in the days
82 Adaadornment, beauty
83 AdahBeautiful. Ornament. The Old Testament wives of Lamech and Esau were named Adah. Used occasionally in English-speaking countries since the 16th century.
84 Adammabeautiful girl
85 AdanaHer father's daughter. (Nigerian).
86 AdannaOne who is the loving daughter of a father.
87 AdanneMother `s daughter
88 AddaeGhanian word for the morning sun.
89 AddoKing Of The Road
90 AdeNigerian royal word
91 AdebenGhanian name given to the twelfth-born son.
92 AdebolaShe Met Honor
93 AdejolaNigerian name meaning 'the crown needs honour'.
94 AdemThe Earth
95 Adeolacrown has honor
96 Adesinababy who inspires more to follow
97 AdesolaNigerian name meaning 'the crown honoured us'.
98 AdhamRed earth
99 AdhiamboBorn After Sunset
100 Adhraan apology
101 AdibCivilized, polite
102 AdikaGhanian name given to the first child from a second husband.
103 Adilajust, fair
104 Adilahjust honest equal
105 Adimuunique
106 AdioRighteous. (Nigerian.).
107 AdishFire
108 AditaBasket
109 AdjatayPrince
110 AdjoRighteous
111 Adjoaborn on Monday
112 Adlajustice
113 AdofoGhanian word for warrior.
114 Adomred earth lazy weakworldly generous
115 AdunbiNigerian word for pleasant.
116 AdusaGhanian name given to the thirteenth-born child.
117 Adwinrich friend
118 Adwoaborn on Monday
119 Afaafavirtuous
120 Afafchaste virtuous decent pure
121 Afeefchaste modest
122 Affanfather of khalifa usman
123 Affiqfull of knowledge and kind
124 AfiaBorn on
125 Afifchaste modest
126 AfolabiBorn in luxury
127 AfridaThe African, Fabric, Home, From Africa, Happiness, joy
128 AfrikaPleasant
129 Afrozeilluminating enlightening
130 Afsarbetter explained officer
131 AftabThe Sun
132 Afyahealth
133 Afzaaugmenting increasing
134 Afzaaaugmenting increasing
135 Agasword
136 AganjuIn Yoruban mythology, Aganju was the son and husband of Ododua, the earth goddess.
137 Aghamaster owner
138 Aguleopard
139 Ahadgod is one
140 AhadiWith Much Promise
141 Ahdpledge knowledge
142 Ahlaamdreams utopia
143 AhlamPleasant dreams
144 Ahsabnobler respected
145 AhsanGratitude
146 Aibakslave messenger
147 Aidahvisiting returning reward
148 Aieedareturness
149 Ainispring flower source choice
150 AishaLife, she lives.
151 AissaGrateful
152 AiyanaEternal blossom.
153 AjamuHe Fights For What He Wants
154 AjaniHe fights for possession. (Nigerian).
155 AjayiBorn face down
156 AkankeKnow it is her love
157 Akhtarstar god luck
158 Akhyargood excellent
159 AkiaFirstborn
160 AkifDevoted to God
161 AkiikiFriend. (Ugandan).
162 AkiliBright. Smart. (Swahili].
163 AkinlabiWe have a boy. (Nigerian).
164 AkinlanaBrave (Nigerian).
165 AkinyiBorn in the morning
166 Akmalcomplete perfect
167 AkonoMy turn. (Nigerian).
168 AkosuaBorn On Sunday
169 AkuaGhanian name for one born on Wednesday.
170 Akujidead and awake
171 AkweteeGhanian name for the second twin born.
172 Al-Burhanthe proof an epithet of muhammad
173 Al-Tairsoaring eagle
174 AlaExalted
175 Alaaudeenexcellence of religion
176 AlabaSecond child after twins
177 Alakeone to be honored
178 Alamworld universe
179 Alamgirconqueror of the world
180 Alaviheavenly divine
181 Aleemalearned wise
182 Aleemahlearned wise
183 AleiahFlower
184 AlemWorld Leader
185 Aleyahexalted highest social standing
186 Aliffriendly sociable amicable
187 Alijiahwoman of love
188 Alikegirl who drives out beautiful women
189 AlileShe Weeps
190 Almaasdiamond adamant
191 Almasdiamond
192 Aloodravirgin
193 AloraMy Dream
194 Alzubraa star
195 AmaanSecurity, protection (of Allah)
196 Amaanatguarantor
197 AmadiNigerian name meaning 'fated to die at birth'.
198 AmaliHope
199 AmanTrust, Safety
200 Amanatguarantor
201 AmandlaPower
202 Amanipeace
203 AmariiGod-given
204 AmbarAmbergris
205 AmbonisyeTanzianian name meaning 'God rewards me'.
206 Ambreenheaven
207 Ameenfaithful trustworthy
208 AmeenaTrustworthy. (Swahili).
209 AmeenahReliable
210 Amheerprince commander chief leader
211 AmiSaturday's child. (Ghanaian).
212 Amidpillar support head
213 AmidahGrace of God
214 AminaTruthful. (Swahili).
215 AminahReliable
216 AminaliFaithful, True
217 AminehTrustworthy. (Swahili).
218 AminiaTrustworthy, Honest
219 AmiriPrincely
220 Amitojenlighted
221 Amoketo pet her
222 AmondiBorn At Dawn
223 Amtullahf servant of allah
224 Ananasoft, gentle
225 Anandobliss
226 AnaneGhanian name given to the fourth son born.
227 AnasFriendly, neighbor, friend, friendly
228 Andaleebnightingale
229 Andalibnightingale
230 AndePillar
231 AndweleTanzanian name meaning 'God brings me'.
232 Aneescompanion genial close friend
233 Aneesafriendly, of good company
234 AnisaCompanion, Faithful Friend
235 AniwetaNigerian name meaning 'brought by a spirit'.
236 AnjumSymbol
237 AnsarThe helpers (of Muhammad)
238 AnuleekaOf Nigerian origin, meaning "Joy is the greatest."
239 AnulikaOf Nigerian origin, meaning "Joy is the greatest."
240 AnulikkaOf Nigerian origin, meaning "Joy is the greatest."
241 AnumGhanian name given to the fifth born child.
242 Anwaarmultiple lights luster
243 AnwarMore Luminous
244 AokoBlue Child
245 AparaNigerian name meaning 'child that comes and goes'.
246 Aqamaster owner
247 Aqdaspure holy
248 Aqeebfollowing subsequent
249 Aqibfollowing subsequent
250 Aqilagifted with reason wise
251 Aqueelwise intellectual
252 Aquilwise intellectual
253 ArafaKnowledgeable
254 ArhetRescuer
255 Arjumandrespected noble
256 ArmaniFrom The House Of Armand
257 Arqamwriter the best recorder
258 ArriaSlim, Lean
259 Arsalaanlion king of jungle
260 Arsalanlion king of jungle
261 Arshdominion crown throne
262 Arshadmore rightly guided reasonable
263 Artbarambergris
264 ArwaBeautiful, charming
265 AryanIndo-European
266 Arzikiprosperity
267 Asabione of select birth
268 AsaliSweet Like Honey
269 AsatiraHistory, Legend
270 Aseefforgiveness
271 AseemaProtector
272 Asgharyounger smaller
273 AshantiAfrican Tribe Name
274 AshiaHope
275 Ashiqadorer
276 Ashopure of heart
277 Ashonseventh-born son
278 AshrafMore distinguished
279 Asirhonored chosen preferred
280 AsisNew Wine
281 Askaryarmy soldier
282 Aslambetter perfect
283 AsliFair
284 Atagift
285 Ataagift favor
286 Ateefaaffection sympathy
287 Atharpurer more virtuous
288 Atheerthe sound of the night origin, arabic
289 AthiamboBorn In Late Evening
290 AthumaniThird One
291 Atienoborn at night
292 Atifcompassionate affectionate
293 Atiqancient noble
294 Atiyyagift present
295 Atoofakind merciful
296 AtsuGhanian name given to the second-born twin.
297 Attarperfumer
298 AtuGhanian name given to a boy born on Saturday.
299 AtuanyaA surprise; unexpected. (Nigerian).
300 Atufaffectionate kind hearted
301 Atufakind merciful
302 Atuneducator teacheress
303 Aujzenith climax
304 AukeiliaBeautiful flower
305 Aunhelp assistance
306 Austo give gift
307 Autenagod hears me
308 Avereystrong, wise, desired one
309 Avongarato tie
310 Awaanhelper assister
311 AwadPay, compensation
312 AwsName of a tree
313 Awwabsincere repentant
314 Awwalfirst
315 AyanaA name of Ethiopian origin, meaning "a pretty flower."
316 Ayannabeautiful flower
317 Ayatsign revelation
318 AyelePowerful
319 AyiraChosen
320 AyizeLet it come. (Zulu).
321 Ayodull black, dark
322 Ayobamijoy meets me
323 Ayodejidouble joy
324 Ayokaone who causes joy
325 AyshaProsperous
326 AyzizeLet It Come
327 Azadfreedom
328 AzaleeSinger
329 Azamlarge
330 Azamatgrandeur pride
331 AzanaAnnouncement, Call To Prayer
332 Azfarmost victorious
333 Aziyouth
334 AzimLoved, strong, powerful
335 AzizaPrecious. (Swahili).
336 AzizeHighly Esteemed
337 Azizibeloved
338 Azmerlion
339 AzmeraOf Ethiopian origin, meaning "harvest."
340 Azraavirgin virgo
341 AzukaSupport Is Paramount
342 Azzaamdetermined resolved
343 Azzahyoung f gazelle
344 Baabarlion king of jungle
345 Baadidistinct evident plain
346 Baahiglorious magnificent
347 Baahirdazzling brilliant
348 BaakirOldest first born
349 Baakofirst born
350 Baanolady princess
351 Baaqirdeeply learned genius
352 Baasimsmiling
353 Bababorn on thursday
354 Babackloving father
355 BabafemiNigerian for 'my father loves me'.
356 BabajideHas Father returns
357 Babartiger
358 BabatundeHas Father returns
359 BabiryeFirst child of twins
360 BadarFull moon
361 Badiwonderful marvelous
362 Badiaunprecedented admirable unique
363 BadrFull Moon, Full Moon
364 Badrafull moon
365 BadraniFull moon
366 Badriyyahresembling the full moon
367 Badrudeenfull moon of the faith
368 BaduOne who is strong, powerful.
369 Bahabeauty glory splendor
370 Bahaadurbrave bold
371 Bahaarspring
372 Bahadurbrave bold magnanimous
373 Baharisea man
374 Bahaudeenthe magnificent of the faith
375 Bahijdelightful cheerful
376 Bahjatdazzling brilliant
377 Bahlolleader of a tribe jester
378 Baigumprincess lady
379 Bainasparkling
380 BainganPeople are equal
381 Bainganapeople are equal
382 BakariSwahili name meaning 'promising'.
383 Bakhitlucky fortunate
384 Bakhshgift fortune
385 Bakhtluck fortune
386 Bakhtaawarfortunate lucky
387 Bakhtawarfortunate lucky
388 Bakhtiaarlucky fortunate
389 Bakhtiarlucky fortunate
390 Bakhtiyarlucky fortunate
391 BandahServant
392 Bandeleborn away from home
393 Bandilethey have multiplied and prospered
394 Banjisecond born of twins
395 Banolady princess
396 Baqieverlasting eternal
397 Baqirlearned erudite
398 BarackLightning
399 Barakatblessings prosperities
400 Barakegods blessing
401 BarbodGuitar
402 BardiaExalted, Lofty
403 Bariahexcelling
404 Barikasuccessful
405 Barkebear
406 BarutiTeacher
407 Basaamsmiling
408 Basamsmiling
409 Baseemsmiling
410 Baseemahsmiling one
411 Baseeratinsight perception
412 BaselBrave
413 BashChief, Commander
414 BashaarArab. 'Which brings happiness', compare the significance Beatrix. Vlaardingen 1973.
415 Basharaatgood omen, prophecy
416 Basharatgood news glad tidings
417 BashirBearer
418 Bashiriprophet or foreteller
419 Basirendowed with insight sagacious
420 Basiratinsight perception
421 Basmaha smile
422 Bastof the city of bubastis
423 BasuBrilliant
424 Batoolvirgin
425 Bayoto find joy
426 Bayodehe comes with joy
427 Bazigenerous one
428 Bedarwakeful attentive
429 Begumprincess
430 Behraammars planet
431 Behrammars planet
432 BelayAbove, Superior
433 Bellobeautiful, handsome
434 BemNigerian word for 'peace'.
435 Betoolascetic virgin maiden
436 BetseraiZimbabwean name meaning 'help'.
437 Betulascetic virgin virgin
438 BeyonceOne who is beyond others.
439 Bijanhero
440 BijayVictorious
441 BijoyVictorious
442 BikitaCombination Of Bee And Nikita
443 Bilqeesthe queen of sheba
444 Bintdaughter girl
445 Bintidaughter
446 Bintydaughter
447 Birjeesjupiter planet
448 Birjisjupiter planet
449 BirungiBringer Of Good Things
450 BisaParticularly popular
451 BishrJoy
452 Bitalofinger-licking
453 Bitonborn after long wait
454 BoboGhanian name given to a child born on Tuesday.
455 BoduaGhanian name that means 'animal tail'.
456 BoipeloProud
457 BoitumeloWith joy
458 BolanleRich home
459 BomaniMalawian name meaning 'strong soldier'.
460 Bornafighting, fight
461 Bornanicombatant
462 BosedaNigerian name given to a child born on Sunday.
463 BosedeBorn on Sunday
464 BourRock
465 BraimaFather of a multitude
466 BronDiminutive of Bronson: Son of a dark man.
467 Buhaanproof evidence
468 Bulbulnightingale
469 Bundarrich intelligent
470 BunmeMy gift
471 BunmiMy gift
472 Bushrahappy news glad tiding good omen
473 Caimilea family is born
474 CairoThe capital city of Egypt.
475 CamaraTeacher
476 CamishaCombination Of Camilla And Alisha
477 CastelVariant of Castle: Castle.
478 Catavaname from a proverb
479 Chaandthe moon
480 Chachastrong
481 Chadhappy
482 ChalondraCombination Of Charlotte And Alondra
483 ChandMoonlight
484 ChanePlant
485 Chaniyaabundant
486 Chataan ending
487 Chathaan ending
488 Chaynabeatifulcaring and loving
489 ChenziraZimbabwean name meaning 'born while traveling'.
490 Chiyouthful, young at heart
491 Chiamakagod is spelndid
492 ChibuzoGod leads
493 Chichabeloved
494 ChidiGod exists
495 ChikaGod is supreme. (Nigerian).
496 ChikaeGod's power.
497 ChikeVariant of Chuioke: Nigerian name meaning 'talented'.
498 ChikezieWell Made By God
499 ChikuTalks A Lot
500 ChilesheTrust Worthy
501 ChimalsiProud
502 ChimeluWhat God Has Created
503 ChinaraOriental Plane Tree
504 Chinekagod listens
505 ChineloFrom an Igbo expression, meaning "the thought of G-d"
506 Chinesenigerian name meaning god protects
507 ChinezeNigerian name meaning 'God protects'.
508 ChinuaNigerian name meaning 'God's blessings'.
509 ChinueGod's Own Blessing
510 ChiokeNigerian name meaning 'God's gift'.
511 ChionesuProtector
512 Chipogift
513 Chiraaghlamp light
514 Chiraghlamp light
515 Chisuloiron
516 ChiumboKenyan word meaning 'small child'.
517 ChizobaProtected by God
518 ChrikiBlessing
519 ChuiokeNigerian name meaning 'talented'.
520 Chukwumahgod knows all
521 ChumaZimbabwean name meaning 'bead'.
522 CilomboCamp by the road.
523 CineseVariant of Chinese: Nigerian name meaning 'God protects'.
524 Cleavonfrom the name cleavant
525 CleopatraAncient Egyptian for "queen."
526 ClevonVariant of Cleavon: Cliff.
527 CobyDeceiver
528 CyrahEnthroned
529 Daaimcontinual listing
530 Daanaawise intelligent
531 Daaneeshknowledge wisdom
532 Daanishknowledge wisdom
533 DabirSecretary
534 DadaNigerian name meaning 'curly-haired child'.
535 DaganA name of Hebrew origin, meaning "grain."
536 Dahabgold
537 Daiaeverlasting morning joy [day-ah]
538 Dakarairejoice
539 DaktariDoctor, healer
540 Dalairbrave valiant
541 DalalModest, coquetry
542 Daleelconductor guide
543 DaliaA branch, fetch water
544 DalilGuide
545 DalilaDesired; languishing. Famous bearer: Biblical Delilah tempted Samson into revealing the secret of his superhuman strength.
546 DalmarVersatile
547 Damelstrong minded
548 DamisiCheerful
549 Daneshknowledge learning
550 DanishMy judge is God, Near, near


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