African Boy Names Starting With E
34 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a African boy's name that starts with E? Here are 34 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. These names come from several African languages, including Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, Akan and Shona, and many carry meaningful messages.
Top picks
- Ejaz — “Derived from ejaaz, miracle astonishment; to do something which others cannot do; a miracle; inimitability”
- Ehioze — “A Nigerian name from the African continent. It carries the specific meaning of not jealous, reflecting a character of contentment.”
- Etemaad — “An African name derived from the Arabic word Etemad, meaning faith and trust. It represents a pillar of reliability and belief.”
- Ehisuonria — “A unisex name of African origin that carries the spiritual meaning that the Holy Spirit leads and guides man through life.”
- Ejaaz — “This name of Arabic and African usage signifies a miracle or astonishment. It represents something wonderful that exceeds human explanation.”
- Elon — “A name found in African and Hebrew traditions meaning 'God loves me' or 'spirit.' It is also associated with an oak tree in Hebrew.”
- Enam — “This male name has African roots, specifically from Ghana, and translates to a gift from God.”
- Emene — “Dont do harm.”
- Etemad — “Faith trust.”
- Ewansiha — “Secrets cannot be held.”
Unisex · African · “Insults have become wealth/honor”
Boy · African · “A Nigerian name from the African continent. It carries the specific meaning of not jealous, reflecting a character of contentment.”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin that carries the spiritual meaning that the Holy Spirit leads and guides man through life.”
Boy · African · “This name of Arabic and African usage signifies a miracle or astonishment. It represents something wonderful that exceeds human explanation.”
Boy · African · “Derived from ejaaz, miracle astonishment; to do something which others cannot do; a miracle; inimitability”
Unisex · African · “Tears have become joy”
Unisex · African · “A name found in African and Hebrew traditions meaning 'God loves me' or 'spirit.' It is also associated with an oak tree in Hebrew.”
Unisex · African · “Derived from elroy, the king; variant of elroy: the king”
Unisex · African · “The spirit of wealth”
Boy · African · “This male name has African roots, specifically from Ghana, and translates to a gift from God.”
Unisex · African · “The person who went away”
Unisex · African · “A person who God will not kill”
Unisex · African · “A person created/moulded (especially) by God”
Unisex · African · “A person about whose birth a story is told”
Unisex · African · “A person who we have been waiting for”
Boy · African · “Man of peace.”
Unisex · African · “The benefit/advantage of wealth”
Boy · African · “An African unisex name conveying the communal sentiment that a child belongs to everyone.”
Boy · African · “An African name derived from the Arabic word Etemad, meaning faith and trust. It represents a pillar of reliability and belief.”
Unisex · African · “Right of the crown”
Unisex · African · “This is the favor of God”
Unisex · African · “This (one) is the worth of wealth”
Boy · African · “Pillar”
Boy · African · “One who builds”
Unisex · African · “Dont do harm.”
Unisex · African · “Born ninth”
Unisex · African · “Journey”
Unisex · African · “One who brings happiness”
Boy · African · “God is gracious”
Boy · African · “Strong”
Boy · African · “Faith trust.”
Boy · African · “God is gracious”
Boy · African · “Secrets cannot be held.”
Unisex · African · “Rain”
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