African Boy Names Starting With K
119 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a African boy's name that starts with K? Here are 119 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
- Kwame — “Born on Saturday”
- Kato — “second of twins (Luganda)”
- Kofi — “Born on Friday”
- Kayode — “brings joy (Yoruba)”
- Kaseko — “Mock, ridicule.”
- Katheer — “An Arabic name meaning abundant, copious, or many. It signifies a person who possesses great wealth or plenty.”
- Keb — “Earth.”
- Klevon — “Derived from cleavon, cliff; variant of cleavon: cliff”
- Kazim — “Restrainer controller of anger; restrainer of anger”
- Khaazin — “An African name derived from Arabic roots meaning a treasurer or cashier. It signifies one who manages wealth or stores.”
Boy · African · “Derived from kashif, revealing discoverer; uncoverer, pioneer, discoverer”
Boy · African · “Derived from kafil, responsible sponsor; one who is responsible, one who can be trusted; responsible, surety, sponsor”
Boy · African · “This African name signifies a responsible sponsor or a guarantor who takes care of others.”
Boy · African · “Kaif is a name full of positive energy, meaning 'pleasure, high spirits,' suggesting a joyful and vibrant personality for your son.”
Unisex · African · “Derived from kalima, speaker mouthpiece; public speaker, singer”
Unisex · African · “Sit and eat (savor) life”
Boy · African · “An Arabic name meaning a speaker or interlocutor. It is often associated with the prophet Moses, known as Kalimullah for speaking with God.”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of African origin, specifically from the Bemba language of Zambia. It means to sing or to praise God.”
Boy · African · “Derived from karamat, miracle nobility; generosity; magnificence; excellence; supernatural power”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning 'generous one.' It describes a person who is noble, kind, and open-handed.”
Boy · African · “An African name for males that means 'impetuous' or 'attacking violently.' It suggests a bold and forceful personality.”
Boy · African · “An African name meaning one who controls their anger or is considered lovely.”
Unisex · African · “Let’s wait and see (if this child will live long)”
Boy · African · “An Arabic name meaning abundant, copious, or many. It signifies a person who possesses great wealth or plenty.”
Boy · African · “second of twins (Luganda)”
Boy · African · “Long-awaited child; a child who has been desired for a long time. originates in yoruba”
Boy · African · “brings joy (Yoruba)”
Boy · African · “Restrainer controller of anger; restrainer of anger”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning white or sandy, also linked to the legendary son of Kynyr.”
Boy · African · “This African name is traditionally given to a male child who is born after three girls.”
Boy · African · “Of African and Arabic origin, this name means a servant or an attendant. It denotes one who provides service or help.”
Boy · African · “An African and Central Asian male name derived from Khan, meaning pathan leader or ruler. It denotes status and leadership.”
Boy · African · “Khaatir is derived from 'khatir', meaning 'idea' or 'heart'. A thoughtful name for a child with a deep spirit.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic-origin name used in Africa meaning the east or the west. It can also refer to the horizon or a vacant place.”
Boy · African · “An African name derived from Arabic roots meaning a treasurer or cashier. It signifies one who manages wealth or stores.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic name meaning servant or attendant. It is often used to describe someone who serves a noble cause or a spiritual path.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic and African name meaning excellent, good, or benevolent. It is frequently used in phrases to denote blessings and charity.”
Boy · African · “Derived from khairat, benevolence charity”
Boy · African · “An African name that represents the virtues of benevolence, charity, and good deeds.”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of Arabic origin, also used in African regions, meaning the good of the faith. It emphasizes religious virtue and piety.”
Boy · African · “Charitable beneficent; charitable, beneficent”
Boy · African · “This African name means a successor or an heir. It is often given to children viewed as the descendants who will carry on the family line.”
Boy · African · “Derived from khaldun, old arabic name; old arabic name”
Boy · African · “Derived from the Arabic word Khalifa, this African name means a caliph or a successor. It implies a role of high leadership.”
Boy · African · “This African male name describes a person who is competent and well-disposed. It is rooted in Arabic and suggests a creator or a talented individual.”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of African origin derived from Khattab, meaning an orator or speaker.”
Boy · African · “This male name has African roots and refers to the east or west. It carries the poetic sense of spanning from east to west.”
Boy · African · “Derived from the Arabic and African name Khayyam, it means tent maker. It is famously associated with the Persian poet Omar Khayyam.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic and African name meaning a treasurer or cashier. It describes a person who is trustworthy and manages riches.”
Boy · African · “An African name meaning delightful, happy, or cheerful. It describes a person with a bright and joyful disposition.”
Boy · African · “A masculine name derived from the Persian word Khurshid, which means the sun or the shining sun.”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of African origin meaning happy, pleased, or content.”
Boy · African · “Khwaja means "mister," a spiritual title of respect and reverence. This name carries a sense of wisdom and esteemed presence.”
Boy · African · “Generous king, the king of the hidden paradise”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of African origin signifying grandeur and glory.”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of African origin derived from Kibriya, meaning glory or grandeur.”
Boy · African · “Sufficiency competence; enough, sufficient”
Unisex · African · “Kijana is a lovely name meaning 'youthful' or 'young at heart', perfect for a vibrant and spirited child.”
Unisex · African · “Children are destined for pampering”
Unisex · African · “One who is beautiful and sweet..”
Unisex · African · “An African variation or diminutive of the name Kimberly. It traditionally refers to someone originating from a meadow belonging to a royal forest.”
Unisex · African · “An African name that signifies someone who comes from nowhere, often implying a mysterious or unique origin.”
Unisex · African · “An African and Persian unisex name meaning country, realm, or region. It refers to a specific territory or land.”
Boy · African · “Derived from cleavon, cliff; variant of cleavon: cliff”
Boy · African · “Derived from cleavon, cliff; variant of cleavon: cliff”
Boy · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning the last-born or the mother's pet. It is an affectionate term for the youngest child in a family.”
Boy · African · “Born on Friday”
Boy · African · “He does not buy the crown with money”
Unisex · African · “E does not buy wealth with money”
Unisex · African · “Build a house in anticipation of wealth”
Unisex · African · “Theres no hoe”
Unisex · African · “Put honey into wealth i.e. experience sweet wealth”
Unisex · African · “Death rejects this (one)”
Boy · African · “Born on Saturday”
Boy · African · “Possession.”
Unisex · African · “Born on Friday”
Unisex · African · “Peace.”
Unisex · African · “Traditional name of god.”
Boy · African · “Ground squirrel.”
Unisex · African · “Younger of twins.”
Boy · African · “One who is always victorious”
Boy · African · “One who is quiet”
Boy · African · “Desolate, arid.”
Boy · African · “Enough.”
Boy · African · “Strong.”
Boy · African · “Miracle nobility.”
Boy · African · “Mock, ridicule.”
Boy · African · “Abundant copious.”
Boy · African · “Rich.”
Unisex · African · “Satellite.”
Boy · African · “Ash.”
Boy · African · “Earth.”
Boy · African · “Conquerer.”
Unisex · African · “Second of twins.”
Boy · African · “Queen.”
Unisex · African · “From Kenya”
Unisex · African · “White egret.”
Unisex · African · “Mountain of whiteness”
Boy · African · “Man of wisdom.”
Boy · African · “Kingly.”
Boy · African · “Caliph successor.”
Boy · African · “Pathan leader.”
Unisex · African · “Queenly.”
Boy · African · “Orator preacher.”
Boy · African · “Idea heart.”
Boy · African · “Orator speaker.”
Boy · African · “Good deed.”
Boy · African · “Tent maker.”
Boy · African · “Guide leader.”
Boy · African · “The sun.”
Boy · African · “Happy pleased.”
Boy · African · “Old arabic name.”
Boy · African · “Grandeur glory.”
Unisex · African · “Fog.”
Boy · African · “Great man.”
Unisex · African · “Wing.”
Unisex · African · “Gift from god.”
Unisex · African · “The king.”
Boy · African · “A jewel.”
Unisex · African · “Beautiful.”
Boy · African · “Born on monday.”
Unisex · African · “Walnut tree; strong”
Boy · African · “Only child.”
Boy · African · “United universe.”
Boy · African · “Gods will.”
Boy · African · “Gods gift.”
Unisex · African · “Thanks.”
Unisex · African · “Born during harvest”
Unisex · African · “Cute; charming”
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