| Abayomi |
Nigerian name meaning
bringer of happiness. |
| Abdalla |
Servant of God.
(Swahili). |
| Abdul |
Servant of the Lord |
| Abedi |
Worshipper |
| Abeeku |
Ghanian word for one
who is born on Wednesday |
| Abejide
|
Nigerian name for one
who is born in the wintertime. |
| Abiodun |
Nigerian name given to
one born during war. |
| Abiola |
Born in Honor |
| Abiola |
Nigerian name given to
one born during the New Year. |
| Abu |
Father. |
| Addae |
Ghanian word for the
morning sun. |
| Ade |
Crown, royal. |
| Adebayo |
Nigerian for he was
happy. |
| Adeben |
Ghanian name given to
the twelfth-born son. |
| Adesola |
The crown needs honour
(Nigerian) |
| Adejola |
Nigerian name meaning
'the crown needs honour' |
| Adika |
Ghanian name given to
the first child from a second husband. |
| Adio |
Righteous (Nigerian). |
| Adisa |
The clear one
(Nigerian). |
| Adofo |
Ghanian word for
warrior. |
| Adom |
God's blessing.
(Ghanian). |
| Adunbi |
Nigerian word for
pleasant. |
| Adusa |
Ghanian name given to
the thirteenth-born child. |
| Afram |
A River in Ghana,
Africa |
| Aganju |
In Yoruban mythology,
Aganju was the son and husband of Ododua, the earth Goddess. |
| Aiyetoro |
Peace on earth.
(Nigerian). |
| Ajani |
He who wins the
struggle. |
| Akanni |
Profitable encounter,
our encounter brings wealth (Nigerian). |
| Akiiki |
Friend (Ugandan). |
| Akinlabi |
We have a boy
(Nigerian). |
| Akinlana |
Brave (Nigerian). |
| Akono |
My turn. (Nigerian). |
| Akua |
Ghanian name for one
born on Thursday. |
| Akwetee |
Ghanian name for the
second twin born. |
| Alem |
World. |
| Aman |
Trustworthy. |
| Ambonisye |
Tanzianian name meaning
'God rewards me'. |
| Amiri |
Prince. |
| Anando |
Bliss. |
| Anane |
Ghanian name given to
the fourth son born. |
| Ande |
Pillar. |
| Andwele |
Tanzanian name meaning
'God brings me'. |
| Aniweta |
Nigerian name meaning
'brought by a spirit'. |
| Anum |
Ghanian name given to
the fifth born child. |
| Anwar |
The brightest. |
| Apara |
Nigerian name meaning
'child that comes and goes'. |
| Asante |
Thank you. |
| Ashur |
Born during the month. |
| Ata |
Ghanian name given to
the first-born twin. |
| Atsu |
Ghanian name given to
the second-born twin. |
| Atu |
Ghanian name given to a
boy born on Saturday. |
| Atuanya |
A unexpected surprise. |
| Ayize |
Let it come (Zulu). |
| Ayo |
Nigerian name meaning
'happiness'. |
| Azi |
Youth (Nigerian) |
| Azizi |
Beloved or Precioius
One |
| Baakir |
Eldest |
| Babafemi |
Nigerian for 'my father
loves me'. |
| Babu |
Grandfather |
| Badrani |
Full Moon |
| Badru |
Born at Full Moon |
| Bahari |
Sea Man. |
| Baruti |
Botswanan name meaning
teacher. |
| Bast |
Of the city of
Bubastis. |
| Bello |
Helper, Assistant |
| Betserai |
Zimbabwean name meaning
'help'. |
| Bobo |
Ghanian name given to a
child born on Tuesday. |
| Bodua |
Ghanian name that means
'animal tail'. |
| Bomani |
Malawian name meaning
'strong soldier'. |
| Bornani |
Malawian name meaning
'warrior'. |
| Boseda |
Nigerian name given to
a child born on Sunday. |
| Bour |
Rock. |
| Bron |
Origin. |
| Chacha |
Strong |
| Chane |
Plant. |
| Cheche |
Small thing. |
| Chenzira |
Zimbabwean name meaning
'born while traveling' |
| Chi |
Nigerian word for
'God'. |
| Chibale |
Kinship |
| Chidi |
God Exists |
| Chike |
Power of God. |
| Chimalsi |
Proud |
| Chinelo |
Variant of Chuioke:
Nigerian name meaning talented. |
| Chinese |
Nigerian name meaning
'God protects'. |
| Chinua |
Nigerian name meaning
'God's blessings'. |
| Chioke |
Nigerian name meaning
'God's gift'. |
| Chionesu |
Zimbabwean name meaning
'protector'. |
| Chisulo |
Malawian name meaning
'steel'. |
| Chiumbo |
Kenyan word meaning
small child. |
| Chuioke |
Nigerian name meaning
'talented'. |
| Chuma |
Zimbabwean name meaning
'bead'. |
| Cilombo |
Camp by the road. |
| Cinese |
Variant of Chinese:
Nigerian name meaning God protects. |
| Dabir |
Teacher. |
| Dada |
Nigerian name meaning
'curly-haired child'. |
| Dakarai |
Zimbabwean name meaning
'happiness'. |
| Daktari |
Healer |
| Danladi |
Born on a Sunday. |
| Darweshi |
Swahili name meaning.
Devout. |
| Daudi |
Beloved (Swahili) |
| Dawud |
Variant of Daudi:
Swahili name meaning 'beloved'. |
| Diallo |
Bold |
| Donkor |
Humble |
| Dulani |
Malawian name meaning
'cutting'. |
| Dumaka |
Nigerian name meaning
'help out'. |
| Ebo |
Ghanian name given to a
child born on Tuesday. |
| Ehioze |
Nigerian name meaning
'not jealous'. |
| Ekon |
Strong. (Nigerian). |
| Elewa |
Intelligent |
| Enam |
Ghanian name meaning
'gift from God'. |
| Essien |
Sixth-born son. |
| Eze |
King |
| Fahim |
Learned |
| Faraji |
Consolation |
| Farhani |
Happy (Swahili) |
| Fenyang |
Botswanan name meaning
conqueror. |
| Foluke |
Nigerian name meaning
'placed in God's hands'. |
| Fulumirani |
Malawian name meaning
'a journey'. |
| Funsan |
Malawian name meaning
'request'. |
| Gamba |
Warrior |
| Ghalib |
Winner |
| Godana |
Male child. |
| Haamid |
Grateful |
| Habib |
Beloved |
| Harith |
Cultivator. |
| Haruni |
Mountaineer. |
| Hasan |
Handsome (Swahili). |
| Hasani |
Handsome (Swahili). |
| Hassain |
Handsome (Swahili). |
| Horus |
Hawk. |
| Iggi |
Only son. |
| Iman |
Faith |
| Issay |
Hairy. |
| Jaafar |
Small River |
| Jabari |
Brave, Valiant
(Swahili) |
| Jabilo |
Medicine man. |
| Jamal |
Elegance |
| Jameelah |
Chaste. (Somali)
(Swahili). |
| Jelani |
Mighty. |
| Jimoh |
Born on Friday. |
| Juma |
Born on Friday |
| Kaikara |
Traditional name of
God. |
| Kamuzu |
Medicinal |
| Kaseko |
Mock, ridicule. |
| Kasim |
Controller of anger. |
| Kayin |
Long-awaited child. |
| Keb |
God of the Earth. |
| Kenyi |
Male born after 3+
girls. |
| Kiros |
The King. |
| Kosey |
Lion |
| Latif |
Gentle |
| Lencho |
Lion. |
| Liu |
Voice. |
| Maalik |
Experienced |
| Morathi |
Wise Man. |
| Moswen |
Light in Color |
| Muhammed |
Praised |
| Mukasa |
God's chief
administrator. |
| Naasir |
Defender |
| Naeem |
Benevolent. |
| Nanji |
Safe |
| Nassor |
Victorious |
| Ochi |
Laughter |
| Odongo |
Second of Twins |
| Ohin |
Chief |
| Omari |
God the highest
(Swahili). |
| Omarr |
God the highest
(Swahili). |
| Oringo |
He who likes to hunt. |
| Paki |
Witness |
| Paulo |
Place of rest. |
| Polo |
Alligator. |
| Rafiki |
Friend |
| Ramses |
Sun born. |
| Rashad |
Righteous |
| Rashidi |
Thinker, counselor
(Swahili). |
| Rasul |
Messenger |
| Reth |
King. |
| Runako |
Handsome. |
| Russom |
Head, boss. |
| Saad |
Good Fortune |
| Said |
Happy |
| Salaam |
Peach |
| Saleem |
Peaceful (Swahili). |
| Salim |
Peaceful |
| Salim |
Peace. |
| Senwe |
Dry Grain Stalk |
| Shaka |
The name of a great
Zulu tribal leader. |
| Tabari |
After famous Muslim
historian. |
| Tahir |
Pure |
| Taj |
Exalted. (Urdu). |
| Taji |
Crown |
| Talib |
Seeker |
| Tau |
Lion. |
| Uba |
Father, Lord. |
| Ubora |
Excellence |
| Ulan |
First Born Twin |
| Umar |
Longevity |
| Umi |
Servant. |
| Waitimu |
Born of the Spear |
| Yaro |
Son. |
| Yohance |
God's Gift |
| Zaci |
God of Fatherhood. |
| Zahir |
Shining |
| Zaid |
Increase, growth. |
| Zaki |
Lion's prowess. |
| Zareb |
Protector |
| Zesiro |
Elder of Twins |
| Zikomo |
Thank you. |
| Zo |
Spiritual leader. |
| Zuri |
Good Looking |
