African Boy Names With Meanings
1909 names with meanings and origins.
These names come from several African languages, including Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, Akan and Shona, and many carry meaningful messages. These 1909 African boy names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.
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Boy · African · “Derived from the title agha, this name of African and Turkish influence means a master, owner, or a person of high rank.”
Boy · African · “Of African origin, this name means compassionate and affectionate. it describes a person with a kind and loving nature toward others.”
Boy · African · “Derived from alim, man of learning wise; religious scholar”
Boy · African · “Derived from amil, worker effective; doer, work man”
Unisex · African · “God’s mercy is great”
Boy · African · “Aaqaa is a name that conveys leadership and respect, derived from Agha, meaning 'master' or 'owner'.”
Boy · African · “Wise judicious intelligent prudent; intelligent”
Boy · African · “An African name derived from Azad, which means one who is independent and free.”
Unisex · African · “God won't allow humiliation”
Unisex · African · “A name of African and Hebrew roots meaning father or referring to a child born on a Thursday.”
Boy · African · “Derived from abd, slave servant; a servant; a devotee; a slave”
Boy · African · “Used as an epithet of Muhammad, this Arabic and African name signifies a servant or worshiper.”
Boy · African · “Servant of the giver of might and glory.”
Boy · African · “This name has African and Arabic roots, signifying a person who is a devoted worshipper or an adorer.”
Unisex · African · “One born during the holiday”
Boy · African · “Derived from aabid, worshipper adorer; worshipper”
Unisex · African · “Born before the arrival of a chieftaincy title”
Boy · African · “Nigerian name given to one born during war”
Unisex · African · “Born into status/title”
Unisex · African · “Born during a war”
Unisex · African · “One born into the palace”
Unisex · African · “One who walks in with the festival/holiday”
Unisex · African · “Born on the first day of the week”
Boy · African · “Mouse (algonquin); companion of prophet muhammad”
Unisex · African · “A name of African origin meaning clearer or more distinct. It describes a person who is exceptionally eloquent and articulate.”
Boy · African · “This name of African origin means white, bright, or brilliant. It is often used to symbolize innocence and pure light.”
Unisex · African · “One who complements wealth with beauty”
Boy · African · “This African name is a Ghanaian word specifically referring to the morning sun, symbolizing a new beginning.”
Boy · African · “Crown, royal”
Unisex · African · “The crown returns from a trip”
Unisex · African · “The crown returns with me”
Unisex · African · “The crown fits me”
Unisex · African · “The crown helps to pamper me”
Unisex · African · “The crown assisted me to build a house”
Boy · African · “A name of Yoruba origin in Nigeria that signifies the child was born into joy or he was happy.”
Boy · African · “This African name is traditionally given to a twelfth-born son. It follows a numerical naming convention common in various ethnic cultures.”
Unisex · African · “The crown birthed me complete”
Unisex · African · “The crown gave birth to this one”
Unisex · African · “The crown meets wealth”
Unisex · African · “The crown meets the title”
Unisex · African · “The crown befits the title”
Unisex · African · “The crown has added to wealth”
Unisex · African · “The crown has adds to status”
Unisex · African · “Crowns associate/affiliate”
Unisex · African · “The crown associates with(complements) wealth well”
Unisex · African · “The crown has become a refuge”
Unisex · African · “The crown becomes hereditary”
Unisex · African · “The crown has become a market”
Unisex · African · “The crown has become (as wide as) the sea”
Unisex · African · “The crown holds wealth together”
Unisex · African · “The crown loves me”
Unisex · African · “The crown pampers with wealth”
Unisex · African · “The crown pampers with God”
Unisex · African · “The crown pampers with the title”
Unisex · African · “The crown elevates/uplifts”
Unisex · African · “The crown establishes”
Unisex · African · “The crown carries wealth”
Unisex · African · “The crown has elevated the title”
Unisex · African · “The crown ascends a height/hill”
Unisex · African · “The crown ascends the throne”
Unisex · African · “The crown of salvation”
Unisex · African · “The crown has overcome”
Unisex · African · “The crown gives birth together”
Unisex · African · “The crown will together pamper this one”
Unisex · African · “The crown enjoys (eats) wealth”
Unisex · African · “The crown unites”
Unisex · African · “The crown unites to give birth to”
Unisex · African · “The crown unites to pamper”
Unisex · African · “The crown is greater than them”
Unisex · African · “I am entitled to the crown”
Unisex · African · “The crown makes the house full”
Unisex · African · “The crown does not finish/end”
Unisex · African · “The crown collects wealth”
Unisex · African · “The crown brings together titles”
Unisex · African · “We gave birth to a crown”
Unisex · African · “The crown opens the way”
Unisex · African · “We own the crown”
Unisex · African · “It is a crown that we look for”
Unisex · African · “The crown owns the festival”
Unisex · African · “The crown has respect”
Unisex · African · “The crown is (the essence) of a title”
Unisex · African · “The crown has been added to the master”
Unisex · African · “The crown has protection/refuge (to offer)”
Unisex · African · “The crown has history/lineage”
Unisex · African · “The crown owns wealth”
Unisex · African · “The crown is going home”
Unisex · African · “The crown owns the palace”
Unisex · African · “The crown of the king”
Unisex · African · “The crown does not fade”
Unisex · African · “A crown of title”
Unisex · African · “The crown is full of honor”
Unisex · African · “The crown pacifies”
Unisex · African · “The crown tells a story”
Unisex · African · “Crowns are many”
Unisex · African · “The crown has dried my tears”
Unisex · African · “The crown has found one to pamper”
Unisex · African · “The crown has succor”
Unisex · African · “The crown replaces”
Unisex · African · “The crown profits me”
Unisex · African · “The crown opens a new house”
Unisex · African · “The crown is revived”
Unisex · African · “The crown is one”
Unisex · African · “The crown makes wealth”
Unisex · African · “The crown watches over the title”
Unisex · African · “The crown aggregates”
Unisex · African · “The crown which belongs to God”
Unisex · African · “The crown gives direction”
Unisex · African · “The crown is peaceful”
Unisex · African · “The crown is worth strife”
Unisex · African · “The crown is big enough to birth titles”
Unisex · African · “The crown has beautified the title”
Unisex · African · “The crown has woken again”
Unisex · African · “The crown is calm/soothing”
Unisex · African · “The crown has being bath”
Unisex · African · “The crown has entered into wealth”
Unisex · African · “I am desirous of the crown”
Unisex · African · “The crown succeeds”
Unisex · African · “The crown is different”
Unisex · African · “The crown befits a child”
Unisex · African · “The crown befits its titles”
Unisex · African · “The crown surrounds the palace”
Unisex · African · “The crown rejoices over the title”
Boy · African · “Well-mannered courteous polished; cultured”
Boy · African · “A name used in African and Hebrew contexts meaning goat or God's ornament.”
Boy · African · “A name of African origin, specifically from Ghana, which translates to warrior or a courageous person.”
Unisex · African · “The sweetness of the crown”
Boy · African · “A Nigerian name of Yoruba origin meaning pleasant to be born. It is a celebratory name given to a child whose birth brought joy.”
Unisex · African · “One who is sweet to pamper”
Unisex · African · “One who is sweet to have”
Unisex · African · “Prayer”
Unisex · African · “My prayer has been answered”
Boy · African · “Father of khalifa usman; forgiving person”
Boy · African · “Of African origin, this name means full of knowledge and kind. It describes a person who is both wise and generous in spirit.”
Boy · African · “With African and Arabic origins, this name describes someone who is chaste, modest, and virtuous.”
Unisex · African · “One who breathes with wealth”
Unisex · African · “One who walks with wealth”
Unisex · African · “One kept under God’s protection”
Boy · African · “Of African and Persian roots, this name is often used to denote an officer or a person of authority.”
Unisex · African · “The stage/platform of wealth”
Boy · African · “Of African origin, this name means nobler and respected. It describes a person of high social standing and distinguished character.”
Boy · African · “Derived from Arabic roots, this name means superior or the best of all, signifying excellence and high quality.”
Unisex · African · “One who is not antagonistic of wealth”
Unisex · African · “One who wakes into royalty”
Unisex · African · “We woke up to take care of this one”
Unisex · African · “One who wakes up to meet wealth”
Unisex · African · “One who wakes to the sight of wealth”
Unisex · African · “One who is over pampered”
Boy · African · “A name of African and Persian origin meaning a star. It signifies good luck and refers to a man of bright character.”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning first born. In some contexts, it is also used to refer to a sister.”
Boy · African · “This beautiful name means devoted and dedicated, symbolizing a person who is attached and intent on their passions.”
Unisex · African · “A warrior gave birth to this one”
Unisex · African · “A warrior has arrived”
Unisex · African · “Valor meets with wealth”
Unisex · African · “The warrior has come home”
Unisex · African · “Valor fills me”
Unisex · African · “Valor has glory”
Unisex · African · “The Lord is Valor”
Unisex · African · “Valor is a title”
Unisex · African · “The warrior takes the crown”
Unisex · African · “Valor has dignity”
Unisex · African · “The warrior was one of them”
Unisex · African · “The warrior walks in wealth”
Unisex · African · “Valor profits me”
Unisex · African · “Valor is the worth of joy”
Unisex · African · “Valor is the worth of wealth”
Unisex · African · “Valor is the worth of title”
Unisex · African · “Warriors appeal to me”
Unisex · African · “Valor befits a home”
Unisex · African · “Valor befits me”
Boy · African · “This name of Arabic and African origin means complete, perfect, or is sometimes associated with a lion.”
Boy · African · “A Ghanaian name traditionally given to the second-born twin in a family.”
Boy · African · “This name translates to excellence of religion. It has Arabic roots and is commonly used in various African and Islamic cultures.”
Unisex · African · “The second child born after a set of twins”
Unisex · African · “The crowned one”
Boy · African · “A name of African Yoruba origin that means 'one to be honored' or 'to be fussed over'.”
Boy · African · “Derived from the word Aalam, this name signifies the world or the universe.”
Boy · African · “This title signifies a conqueror of the world. While associated with historic leaders, it is used across African and South Asian regions.”
Unisex · African · “The one with family is complete”
Unisex · African · “One who is full of joy/merriment”
Boy · African · “An Arabic and African name meaning friendly, sociable, or amicable. It is also the name of the first letter in the Arabic alphabet.”
Boy · African · “Woman of love.”
Boy · African · “An African and Arabic name meaning kindness, graces, or gentle acts of politeness and favor.”
Boy · African · “A name of African and Turkish origin meaning a vanguard commander. It refers to the leader of the front lines in a military formation.”
Boy · African · “Aluf is a heartwarming name meaning 'friendly, faithful, and devoted,' embodying a loyal and affectionate spirit.”
Boy · African · “In African and Arabic contexts, this name refers to a security deposit or a sacred trust placed in someone's care.”
Unisex · African · “General rejoicing, seemed destined to die at”
Boy · African · “Handsome; grace”
Unisex · African · “Strength; eternal (Yoruba)”
Unisex · African · “Given by god.”
Boy · African · “This Tanzanian name carries the beautiful meaning 'God rewards me', symbolizing blessings and divine recompense.”
Boy · African · “Of African origin, this name translates to a prince, commander, chief, or a high-ranking leader.”
Boy · African · “A strong and foundational name, meaning 'pillar,' 'support,' and 'head,' symbolizing leadership and steadfastness.”
Boy · African · “Trustworthy; faithful, trustworthy, custodian”
Boy · African · “Ghanian name given to the fourth son born”
Unisex · African · “Look up to god; variant of anaiah: answer of god; god answers”
Boy · African · “A Tanzanian name of African origin that translates to the phrase God brings me.”
Boy · African · “Nigerian name meaning brought by a spirit”
Boy · African · “Friend patron supporter; the people of ansar”
Unisex · African · “Ghanian name given to the fifth born child; blessing of god, gods gift”
Unisex · African · “Of African origin, this name translates to one who comes and goes. It reflects a sense of movement or a transient nature.”
African naming traditions
Africa has hundreds of naming traditions. Among the Akan of Ghana, children receive a day name for the weekday of birth, such as Kofi (Friday-born boy) or Ama (Saturday-born girl). Yoruba families hold a naming ceremony (ìsọmọlórúkọ) on the seventh or eighth day, and names often carry messages, like Oluwaseun ('we thank God'). Igbo names frequently honour God (Chukwuemeka, 'God has done great things'), and Swahili names may describe the time or circumstances of birth.
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