African Girl Names With Meanings
1622 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 1622 African girl names (including unisex names) are listed A to Z; use the letter links to jump to a starting letter.
Top picks
Girl · African · “Derived from amira, well populated; imperial, abundant, inhabited”
Unisex · African · “God’s mercy is great”
Girl · African · “A female name of African origin derived from Ara. It means embellishing or one who is adorning.”
Girl · African · “Aatoon, derived from Atun, means 'educator' or 'teacheress'. A name suggesting wisdom and a love for learning.”
Girl · African · “Aatun, derived from Atun, means 'educator' or 'teacheress'. A lovely name that signifies a guiding light.”
Girl · African · “A female name of African origin, specifically from the Akan people, meaning born on Thursday.”
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.”
Unisex · African · “One born during the holiday”
Girl · African · “born on Tuesday (Akan)”
Girl · African · “We asked for her”
Girl · African · “Of African origin, this name translates to happy she was born. It expresses the great joy parents feel at the arrival of their daughter.”
Girl · African · “In African traditions, this female name is traditionally given to a child who is born shortly after the death of her grandmother.”
Girl · African · “Derived from abida, worshippess adoress; worshipper”
Unisex · African · “Born before the arrival of a chieftaincy title”
Girl · African · “A Yoruba name from Africa meaning born on a journey. It is often given to children who arrive while their parents are traveling.”
Unisex · African · “Born into status/title”
Unisex · African · “Born during a war”
Unisex · African · “One born into the palace”
Girl · African · “Derived from ablah, perfectly formed; perfectly formed”
Unisex · African · “One who walks in with the festival/holiday”
Unisex · African · “Born on the first day of the week”
Unisex · African · “A name of African origin meaning clearer or more distinct. It describes a person who is exceptionally eloquent and articulate.”
Girl · African · “Princess”
Girl · African · “One who is the loving daughter of a father..”
Unisex · African · “One who complements wealth with beauty”
Girl · African · “An African name derived from Adiva, signifying a person who is pleasant and gentle.”
Girl · African · “Derived from African roots, this female name translates to king of the road. It suggests a leader who commands respect while traveling.”
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”
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”
Girl · African · “Derived from adila, just honest equal; just”
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”
Girl · African · “A name of African origin that refers to a baby who inspires more children to follow, representing a new path for a family.”
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”
Girl · African · “A name of African origin that signifies a person who is just, fair, and embodies justice.”
Girl · African · “A feminine name of African and Arabic origin meaning just, honest, and equal.”
Unisex · African · “The sweetness of the crown”
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”
Girl · African · “Afia means 'born on Friday' and 'away from all problems'. A cheerful name bringing good fortune and peace.”
Unisex · African · “One who breathes with wealth”
Unisex · African · “One who walks with wealth”
Unisex · African · “One kept under God’s protection”
Girl · African · “A name of African origin that carries the meaning of being created or produced.”
Girl · African · “A female name of African and Persian origin meaning illuminating. It represents one who is enlightening.”
Girl · African · “Of African origin, this female name means 'augmenting' or 'increasing.' it signifies growth, progress, and abundance.”
Girl · African · “Derived from afza, augmenting increasing”
Unisex · African · “The stage/platform of wealth”
Girl · African · “Derived from the Arabic word Ahlam, this African feminine name refers to dreams, visions, or a beautiful utopia.”
Unisex · African · “One who is not antagonistic of wealth”
Girl · African · “Visiting returning reward; visiting, returning, reward, present”
Girl · African · “Derived from the name Aaida, this African name signifies a returnee or one who is coming back.”
Girl · African · “Spring flower source choice; spring, flower, source, choice”
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”
Girl · African · “Of Yoruba origin, this beautiful name translates to the sentiment that to know her is to love her. It reflects a charming and beloved personality.”
Unisex · African · “One who is over pampered”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning first born. In some contexts, it is also used to refer to a sister.”
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”
Girl · African · “Of African origin, this name translates to queen of the leader. It is traditionally associated with girls born on a Wednesday in certain West African cultures.”
Girl · African · “A unisex name of African origin representing exalted status, prestige, and glory.”
Unisex · African · “The second child born after a set of twins”
Unisex · African · “The crowned one”
Unisex · African · “The one with family is complete”
Unisex · African · “One who is full of joy/merriment”
Girl · African · “A female name of African and Arabic origin derived from Alima. It characterizes a woman who is learned and wise.”
Girl · African · “Derived from alima, learned wise; knowing, knowledgeable”
Girl · African · “An African name meaning exalted or of the highest social standing, denoting a person who is respected and elevated.”
Girl · African · “A name of African origin that denotes someone who is considered the highest or the greatest.”
Girl · African · “An African name describing a girl whose beauty surpasses that of others.”
Girl · African · “An African name derived from Almas, meaning diamond or an adamant, unbreakable substance.”
Girl · African · “Derived from the star name Aludra, this African name carries the meaning of 'virgin'.”
Girl · African · “This name of African and Arabic origin refers to a specific star located within the constellation of Leo.”
Girl · African · “born on Saturday (Akan)”
Unisex · African · “General rejoicing, seemed destined to die at”
Girl · African · “A strong name meaning security deposit, symbolizing something treasured and held in trust, precious and valuable.”
Girl · African · “Grace”
Unisex · African · “Strength; eternal (Yoruba)”
Unisex · African · “Given by god.”
Girl · African · “Variation of ambar, jewel amber stone; a jewel-quality fossilized resin; as a color the name refers to a warm honey shade”
Girl · African · “F servant of allah; female servant of allah”
Unisex · African · “Look up to god; variant of anaiah: answer of god; god answers”
Girl · African · “Derived from andalib, nightingale; nightingale”
Girl · African · “Of nigerian origin, meaning joy is the greatest..”
Girl · African · “Of nigerian origin, meaning joy is the greatest..”
Girl · African · “Of nigerian origin, meaning joy is the greatest..”
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.”
Girl · African · “An African name meaning gifted with reason, describing someone who is wise and sensible.”
Unisex · African · “Family (relations) is wealth”
Unisex · African · “A part of the title”
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.
Common questions
Want a name that blends both parents? Try the Baby Name Combiner.
Following Hindu naming traditions? Browse baby names by rashi & nakshatra, names by meaning, names by origin or names by numerology number.
Curious how names break down by origin, first letter and length? See our baby name statistics (free CSV download) and the most popular names this year.
Browse by origin: Indian · Sanskrit · Hebrew & Biblical · English · Latin · Greek · Arabic · Irish · Scandinavian · German · French · Italian · Spanish · Japanese · Persian · Welsh · Chinese · Slavic · African · Scottish · Dutch · Hindi · Tamil · Telugu · Bengali · Marathi · Gujarati · Kannada · Malayalam · Punjabi · Portuguese · Korean · Vietnamese · Thai · Hungarian · Turkish · Armenian · Native American