African Girl Names Starting With K
98 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a African girl's name that starts with K? Here are 98 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
- Kadija — “Early baby”
- Kesi — “Born when the father was in trouble (Swahili)”
- Kaula — “Buying.”
- Kenwei — “Water lily.”
- Kanene — “An African name for females that metaphorically suggests a little thing in the eye is big. It reflects the idea that small things can have great impact.”
- Khaleeqa — “A female name of African origin derived from Khaliqa. It is used to describe a person who is well-mannered and refined.”
- Kione — “An African name that signifies someone who comes from nowhere, often implying a mysterious or unique origin.”
- Keeya — “Garden flower.”
- Kande — “Of African origin, this name is given to a firstborn daughter. it signifies the special status of the eldest female child.”
- Kapera — “Of African origin, this name carries the somber meaning that this child, too, will die.”
Girl · African · “An African name derived from the Arabic word Kabira, meaning great or large. it signifies a woman of high status or importance.”
Girl · African · “Great; a phonetic form of the initials k. c. also a variant of the irish name casey: alert; vigorous”
Girl · African · “Early baby”
Girl · African · “A feminine name of African origin derived from the Arabic name Kalila. It carries the affectionate meaning of sweetheart or beloved.”
Unisex · African · “Derived from kalima, speaker mouthpiece; public speaker, singer”
Unisex · African · “Sit and eat (savor) life”
Girl · African · “An African name for girls signifying one who must work for everything. It suggests a life defined by effort and personal achievement.”
Girl · African · “Of African origin, this name is given to a firstborn daughter. it signifies the special status of the eldest female child.”
Girl · African · “Derived from kaniz, slave girl servant; slave”
Girl · African · “An African name for females that metaphorically suggests a little thing in the eye is big. It reflects the idea that small things can have great impact.”
Girl · African · “Kaniz, a female name of African origin, historically means a Slave girl servant, reflecting a past societal role.”
Girl · African · “Of African origin, this name carries the somber meaning that this child, too, will die.”
Girl · African · “Derived from karima, precious magnificent; generous; noble”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning 'generous one.' It describes a person who is noble, kind, and open-handed.”
Unisex · African · “Let’s wait and see (if this child will live long)”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning white or sandy, also linked to the legendary son of Kynyr.”
Girl · African · “The loved one.”
Girl · African · “Born when the father was in trouble (Swahili)”
Girl · African · “Fat at birth.”
Girl · African · “Derived from khalida, immortal deathless”
Girl · African · “A title of Central Asian and Persian origin used in Africa, meaning lady or noblewoman. It is the feminine equivalent of Khan.”
Girl · African · “A noble title of Persian and Turkic origin meaning lady, princess, or woman of high rank.”
Girl · African · “A female name of African origin derived from Khaliqa. It is used to describe a person who is well-mannered and refined.”
Girl · African · “Of Arabic origin, this name refers to an orator or a preacher. It signifies a woman who is skilled in public speaking and religious discourse.”
Girl · African · “An African name of Arabic influence that means charitable, good, or one who performs acts of charity.”
Girl · African · “This African name is given to a female who is considered a bearer of dignity and honor.”
Girl · African · “An African name for females signifying immortality or eternity. It represents the concept of a legacy that lasts forever.”
Girl · African · “This African name is traditionally given to a female child born after three consecutive boys.”
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.”
Girl · African · “A feminine name of African origin often used to denote a first-born daughter within the family.”
Unisex · African · “E does not buy wealth with money”
Girl · African · “He/she will not die again”
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”
Girl · African · “Derived from the name Kubria, this African name means great or senior. it denotes a person of high status or elder rank.”
Unisex · African · “Death rejects this (one)”
Girl · African · “Diamond in the sky; a diamond in the sky”
Girl · African · “Little lady.”
Girl · African · “Powerful.”
Girl · African · “Hunter.”
Girl · African · “Little flower”
Unisex · African · “Born on Friday”
Unisex · African · “Peace.”
Unisex · African · “Traditional name of god.”
Girl · African · “Hunters daughter.”
Unisex · African · “Younger of twins.”
Girl · African · “Of swahili origin, meaning bright..”
Girl · African · “Like the moon.”
Girl · African · “Perfection.”
Girl · African · “Little bird.”
Girl · African · “Life and wisdom.”
Girl · African · “Peaceful; calm”
Girl · African · “Born after twins.”
Girl · African · “Buying.”
Unisex · African · “Satellite.”
Girl · African · “Garden flower.”
Girl · African · “I am given.”
Unisex · African · “Second of twins.”
Girl · African · “Water lily.”
Unisex · African · “From Kenya”
Unisex · African · “White egret.”
Girl · African · “Musician, singer”
Girl · African · “Goddess.”
Unisex · African · “Mountain of whiteness”
Girl · African · “Favorite.”
Girl · African · “Firstborn daughter”
Girl · African · “In good health.”
Girl · African · “Beautiful river.”
Girl · African · “Gifted self expressive.”
Girl · African · “Well mannered.”
Girl · African · “Lady noble woman.”
Unisex · African · “Queenly.”
Girl · African · “Orator preacher.”
Girl · African · “Lady noble woman.”
Girl · African · “Servant dancer.”
Girl · African · “Hill.”
Girl · African · “Sunshine.”
Girl · African · “Little lady.”
Unisex · African · “Fog.”
Unisex · African · “Wing.”
Unisex · African · “Gift from god.”
Unisex · African · “The king.”
Unisex · African · “Beautiful.”
Unisex · African · “Walnut tree; strong”
Girl · African · “Butterfly”
Girl · African · “Great senior.”
Girl · African · “Destiny.”
Girl · African · “First daughter”
Unisex · African · “Thanks.”
Unisex · African · “Born during harvest”
Unisex · African · “Cute; charming”
Girl · African · “Swahilian for dawn.”
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