African Boy Names Starting With T
79 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a African boy's name that starts with T? Here are 79 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
- Themba — “hope (Zulu)”
- Teshi — “This unisex name of African origin describes a person who is cheerful and full of laughter, symbolizing a joyful personality.”
- Tahseen — “Derived from tahsin, praise beautification; acclaim, appreciation”
- Tebogo — “We are thankful.”
- Taariq — “Morning star; the morning star; a night traveler”
- Tammy — “One who knows dates; a diminutive of any feminine name beginning with tam-”
- Tassa — “Variation of tasnim, fountain of paradise; abbreviation of natasha - the russian form of the english natalie born at christmas”
- Thanaa — “Derived from thana, praise eulogy; thankfulness”
- Thembani — “Thembani means "Trust in the Lord." This name inspires faith and confidence, resting in a higher power.”
- Tunde — “returns (Yoruba)”
Boy · African · “A male name of African origin derived from Tabish. It translates to warmth or brilliance.”
Boy · African · “Derived from the word Taj, this name of African and Arabic origin means 'crown' or 'royalty.'”
Boy · African · “This name of African origin is derived from the word Tajwar, meaning a crowned king. It symbolizes leadership, authority, and royal dignity.”
Boy · African · “Derived from talib, candidate student; a seeker; an enquirer; a lover”
Boy · African · “Derived from tamir, one who knows dates; one who knows dates”
Unisex · African · “Morning star; the morning star; a night traveler”
Boy · African · “Derived from tabarak, hallowed magnified”
Boy · African · “This Arabic name translates to hallowed or magnified. It carries a strong spiritual connotation of being blessed or exalted.”
Boy · African · “A name of African origin that signifies warmth, brilliance, heat, and brilliancy.”
Boy · African · “A powerful name that suggests a strong and wild spirit, full of vibrant energy for your little one.”
Unisex · African · “Derived from tahsin, praise beautification; acclaim, appreciation”
Boy · African · “An Arabic-rooted name commonly used to signify praise, beautification, or making something better.”
Unisex · African · “Taste life/the world. The name given to the younger of a set of twins”
Unisex · African · “One who knows dates; a diminutive of any feminine name beginning with tam-”
Unisex · African · “Who knows the future”
Boy · African · “A name meaning enlightening or illuminating. It signifies the act of bringing light and clarity to a situation.”
Boy · African · “Derived from the African name Taqqi, this means a person who is god-fearing and pious.”
Boy · African · “Taqqi means "God-fearing pious." This name signifies a deeply spiritual and virtuous soul, living with devotion.”
Boy · African · “Derived from tarif, rare uncommon; rare, uncommon”
Boy · African · “An African name of Arabic influence that represents imagination, conception, or the act of visualizing a thought.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic name meaning satisfaction or peace. It represents a state of tranquility and contentment of the heart.”
Unisex · African · “Variation of tasnim, fountain of paradise; abbreviation of natasha - the russian form of the english natalie born at christmas”
Boy · African · “A name used to describe effectiveness or the making of a strong impression.”
Boy · African · “An African and Arabic name derived from Taufiq, representing prosperity and success granted by divine favor.”
Boy · African · “An Arabic name meaning prosperity and divine guidance or help in one's endeavors.”
Boy · African · “Derived from tauqir, honor respect; respect”
Boy · African · “He has been seen; a name of ethiopian origin, meaning, one who has been seen”
Boy · African · “Derived from taysir, facilitation; facilitation”
Unisex · African · “Fix your gaze on the crown”
Unisex · African · “God is mine”
Boy · African · “Be thankful”
Boy · African · “Tervedayia means 'outstanding pretty,' suggesting a child who is not only beautiful but also remarkable in every way.”
Unisex · African · “This unisex name of African origin describes a person who is cheerful and full of laughter, symbolizing a joyful personality.”
Unisex · African · “Stretch out your hands to receive wealth”
Boy · African · “A male name of Arabic origin meaning firm or established. It describes a person who is steadfast, stable, and unwavering in character.”
Boy · African · “Joy”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of African origin meaning fruit or profit, often symbolizing a successful outcome or harvest.”
Unisex · African · “Derived from thana, praise eulogy; thankfulness”
Boy · African · “hope (Zulu)”
Unisex · African · “Thembani means "Trust in the Lord." This name inspires faith and confidence, resting in a higher power.”
Unisex · African · “A Shona name from Zimbabwe meaning 'we are with the Lord.' It expresses a sense of divine presence and spiritual companionship.”
Unisex · African · “From within the crown”
Unisex · African · “Endless wealth”
Unisex · African · “Ours is God”
Unisex · African · “Gift which belongs to God”
Boy · African · “An African surname and given name commonly belonging to the Soussou or Maninka people. It is a distinguished name with deep cultural roots.”
Unisex · African · “Dip your hand into wealth”
Boy · African · “Mediator expedient; intercession; mediation; name of a sahaabi (ra)”
Boy · African · “returns (Yoruba)”
Boy · African · “A masculine name of African origin that signifies a warrior or a leader, often associated with strength and bravery.”
Boy · African · “A male name of African and Arabic origin meaning the morning star or the bright one who knocks at the door.”
Boy · African · “This name of African origin signifies a talented leader who looks after the well-being of others. It combines qualities of skill and community leadership.”
Boy · African · “One who endures.”
Boy · African · “Warrior.”
Boy · African · “Lucky.”
Boy · African · “Favor obligation.”
Boy · African · “King crowned.”
Unisex · African · “Morally upright, without sin..”
Boy · African · “Generous.”
Boy · African · “Name of river.”
Boy · African · “Kind of tree.”
Boy · African · “Honor respect.”
Boy · African · “Good fortune.”
Boy · African · “Tall.”
Boy · African · “Good.”
Boy · African · “Servant of god.”
Boy · African · “We are thankful.”
Boy · African · “Gift of god.”
Boy · African · “Payment.”
Unisex · African · “Love.”
Boy · African · “Born on monday.”
Unisex · African · “Love.”
Boy · African · “Our hope.”
Boy · African · “Lion hunter.”
Unisex · African · “The comforter.”
Unisex · African · “It is forgotten.”
Boy · African · “Thank you.”
Boy · African · “Fame.”
Boy · African · “Smart.”
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