Thursday, September 18, 2008

Names-- Their Meanings -- Origin

Names-- Their Meanings -- Origin



ABBA Ghanaian name for females born on Thursday. female african

ABEBA Ethiopian female name meaning flower. female african

ABEBI Yoruba of Nigeria female name meaning we asked and got heror we asked for her and she came to us. female african

ABENA Akan of Ghana name for females born on Tuesday. female african

ABRIHET Tigrinya of Ethiopia female name meaning she has made it light she emanates light. female

ACACIA thorny. female african

ACHAN Dinka of south Sudan name for a female child in the first pair of twins. female african

ADA Ibo of Nigeria name for firstborn females. female african

ADAMA Ibo of Nigeria female name meaning beautiful childor queenly. female african

ADANECH Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia female name meaning she has rescued them. female african

ADANNA Ibo of Nigeria female name meaning father\s daughter. female african

ADEOLA Yoruba of Nigeria female name meaning crown of honor. female african

ADETOUN Yoruba of Nigeria female name meaning princess. female african

ADHIAMBO Luo of Kenya name for females born after sunset. female african

ADINA Amharic of Ethiopia word sometimes used as a female name meaning she has saved. female

ADJOA ADWOA Akan of Ghana names for females born on Monday; peace. female

ADOWA noble. female african

AFAFA Ewe of Ghana female name for the firstborn child of a second husband. female african

AFIA Akan of Ghana name for females born on Friday. female african

AFRA Name meaning peaceful rulerused by ancient Romans and Greeks for females of African origin. female african

AFUA born on Friday. female african

AFYA Swahili female name (also spelled AFIYA) and Kiswahili word meaning health.Afya Bora means "good health. female african

AGBENYAGA Ewe of Ghana name meaning life is precious.(Could be shortened to NYAGA.) female african

AINA Yoruba of Nigeria female name meaning difficult birth such as a child born with umbilical cord around neck. female

AISHA AYISHA ASHA These Swahili and Arabic female names mean woman

AJA High Priestess of Mecca. female african

AKILAH intelligent one who reasons. female african

AKIM According to an Ibibio of Nigeria folktale Akim was a gorgeous fat

AKOSUA Akan or Ahsanti of Ghana name for females born on Sunday. female african

AKPENAMAWU Ewe of Ghana name meaning thanks to God.The Ghanaian short form of this name is AKPENA. female african

AKUA Akan of Ghana name for females born on Wednesday. female african

ALITASH Amharic of Ethiopia female name meaning may I not lose you may I find you always my precious.May be shortened to Tash. female

AMAor AMMA Akan people of Ghana name for females born on Saturday.Also a West African name meaning happy. female african

AMACHI Ibo of Nigeria name meaning who knows what God has brought us through this child. female african

AMANISHAKHETE The name of one of the Candaces or Queen Mothers of the Nubian kingdom of Kush (now northern Sudan).This name could be shortened to AMANI

AMARA In the legends of Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) Amara is the name for paradise.Also amarais a Kiswahili word meaning urgent business. female

AMBER Muslim female name meaning amber brownish-yellow or jewel.

AMINA Somali and Muslim female name meaning trustful honestand referring to Muhammed\s mother. This name is popular with the Hausa of West Africa. female

AMINATA A popular female name among the Wolof of Senegal. female african

AMINIA A Kiswahili word meaning to believe in. female african

ANAYA Ibo of Eastern Nigeria name meaning look up to God. female african

ANDROMEDA Ruler of men.According to Greek mythology Andromeda married Perseus who had saved her from Medusa

ANNAKIYA This means sweet facein Hausa language. female african

ANULIKA Ibo of eastern Nigeria name meaning happiness is the best. female african

ANYANGO Af of Kenya name meaning friend. female african

APHRODITE The mythological Greek goddess of love and beauty who is sometimes depicted as being of black African origin.Aphrodite means born of the foam of the sea. female african

ARET Ibibio of Nigeria name for female children born on market day called Edet. female

ARMANI Derivative of IMANI meaning faith. female

ARTEMIS In Greek mythology Artemis is goddess of the moon and the hunt.She is known as the lady of wild things.This virgin goddess who is sometimes depicted as being black African

ARUSI Swahili name for girls born at the time of a wedding.Arusiis the Kiswahili word for wedding. female african

ASABI Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning one of select birth. female african

ASHAKI West African female name meaning beautiful. female african

ASHIA Somali female name referring to the prophet Muhammed\s favorite wife. female african

ASMINA Female name of the Nubian peoples of southern Sudan. female african

ASSAGGI Zimbabwe name meaning strong. female african

ASURA Swahili and Hausa name for female children born during the Muslim month of Ashur. female african

ATSUKPI Ewe of Ghana name for a female twin. female african

AURORA Dawn.According to ancient Greek mythology Aurora is the goddess of the dawn. Aurora was mother of Memnon King of Aethiopia

AYAN Somali female name meaning bright. female african

AYANA Ethiopian female name meaning beautiful flower. female african

AYO Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning joy. female african

AZA Swahili name meaning powerful. female african

AZINZA The word for mermaidin the Mina language of Togo. female african

AZIZA Somali name meaning gorgeous. female african

AZMERA Male and female name in both Amharic and Tigrinya languages of Ethiopia.It means harvest.BAHATI female african

BALINDA A Rutooro of Uganda name meaning patience endurance fortitude.(Balinda is also used as a male name in Uganda.)

BATHSHEBA Also known as BATSHEVA this is the daughter of the Queen of Sheba the legendary ruler of Abyssinia. The name means daughter of the oath.

BELA A Kongo word meaning to perch. female african

BELLA AZerma word meaning both slaveand freed slave. female african

BERHANE Female and male name in the Amharic and Tigrinya languages of Ethiopia which means my light. female african

BIBI An East African female name meaning daughter of a king.Also a Kiswahili word meaning ladyor grandmother. female african

BINATA A popular Wolof of Senegal name for females. female african

BINTA West African female name meaning with God. female african

BUCHI Nigerian name. Meaning unknown. female african

BUPE A Nyakyusa of Tanzania female name meaning hospitality. female african

CHANYA A Taita people of Kenya female name; meaning unknown. female african

CHICHA A Kiswahili word meaning grated coconut. female african

CHIKU A Swahili female name meaning chatterer. female african

CHINA A Shona of Zimbabwe word for Thursday. female african

CHINAKA An Ibo of Nigeria female name meaning God decides. female african

CHINARA An Ibo of Nigeria female name meaning may God receive. female african

CIRCE According to Greek mythology this African witch transformed the Greek troops of Odysseus into swine.The classical Greek pronunciation of her name is KEAR-kay. female

CLEOPATRA Cleopatra VII reigned as Queen of Egypt from 51-30 B.C.She was born in 69 B.C. in Alexandria Egypt and is believed to have been black African. female

CRISPINA A female name meaning curly haired. female african

DADA Yoruba of Nigeria name for children with curly hair. female african

DALILA Swahili name meaning gentle. female african

DEKA Somali name meaning one who pleases. female african

DELA EDEN Ewe of West Africa unisexual name meaning savior. female african

DELA O KANDE Nigerian name for girls born after many males. female african

DESTA Amharic of Ethiopia unisexual name meaning joy happiness. female

DOLIE A popular Somali name meaning unknown. female

EBIERE Ijaw of Niger female name. Meaning unknown. female african

EFFIWAT Nigerian female name of unknown origin. female african

EFIA Fante of Ghana name for females born on Friday. female african

EFRA A popular female name in Egypt. female african

ESHE Swahili female name meaning life. female african

ESI Ewe and Fante of Ghana name meaning born on Sunday. female african

ESIANKIKI A Masai and Tanzania word meaning young maiden. female african

ESINAM Ewe of Ghana name meaning God heard me. female african

FANA Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning light. female african

FANTA Guinea and Cote D\Ivoire name meaning beautiful day. female african

FATUMA Popular Swahili and Somali versions of the name Muslim name FATIMA meaning weaned.

FAYOLA Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning luck walks with honor. female african

FEMBAR Liberian name. Meaning unknown. female african

FOLA Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning honor. female african

FOWSIA Popular Somalian name. Meaning unknown. female african

GOGO A Tonga and Shona of Zambia of Zimbabwe word meaning grandmother. female african

GYAMFUA Ashanti of Ghana name. Meaning unknown. female african

GZIFA Ewe of Ghana name meaning one is at peace. female african

HABIBA Muslim name popular in Somalia and N. Africa meaning beloved sweetheart. female

HADIYA HADIYAH Swahili name meaning gift. female

HALIMA HALIMAH Swahili name meaning gentle humane

HASANA Hausa of W. Africa name meaning first born of twins. female african

HASINA Swahili name meaning good. female african

HAWA Swahili name meaning longing. female african

HOLA Ewe of Ghana name meaning savior. female african

IFEOMA Ibo of Nigeria name meaning it\s a good thingand beautiful. female african

IMAN Somali and Muslim name meaning faith. female african

ISMITTA Mythical N. African name for the southern wind meaning Daughter of the Mountains of the Moon. female

ISSA Swahili name meaning God is our salvation. female african

IVEREM Tiv of Nigeria name meaning blessing favor. female

IYANGURA Nyanja of Zambia name meaning to arbitrateor to perform ceremonies for the birth of twins. female african

JAHA Swahili name meaning dignity. female african

JAINEBA Popular Wolof of Senegal name. Meaning unknown. female african

JAPERA Shona of Zimbabwe name meaning offer thanks. female african

JIFUNZA Swahili name meaning teach oneself. female african

JUBA Ashanti of Ghana name meaning born on Monday. female african

JWAHIR Somali name meaning golden woman. female african

KADIJA KHADIJA Swahili name meaning born prematurely. female

KAMARIA Swahili and Somali name meaning like the moon. female african

KAMBIRI Ibo of Nigeria name meaning allow me to join this family. female african

KANIKA Kenyan name meaning black material. female african

KATURA Unisexual Zimbabwe name meaning take a burden off my mind. female african

KAYA Ghanaian name meaning stay and don\t go back. female african

KENGI Loma of W. Africa name taken from the subject of a Loma folktale meaning whose child? female african

KENYA East African name meaning artist. female african

KESI Swahili name meaning born when the father had difficulties. female african

KESSIE Fante and Ashanti of Ghana name meaning born fat. female african

KHATITI Luhya of Kenya unisexual name meaning tiny little. female

KIBIBI Swahili name meaning little lady. female african

KIFLE Ethiopian name meaning my class. female african

KISSA Baganda of Uganda unisexual name meaning born after twins. female african

KOKO Adangbe of Ghana name meaning born second. female african

KWESI SISI Akan of Ghana unisexual name meaning born on Sunday. female

LAYLA LAILA LEYLA LEIL

LETA Swahili name meaning bring. female african

LEZA Central African name meaning one who besets. female african

LINDA Xhosa of S. Africa name meaning wait. female african

LINDIWE Xhosa of S. African name meaning have waited. female african

LISHAN Amharic name meaning award medal. female

LOIYAN Masai of Kenya name. Meaning unknown. female african

LULU Swahili and Muslim name meaning pearlor precious. female african

MAKDA Ethiopian version of Hebrew Magda meaning high toweror woman of Magdala. female

MAKEDA Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning beautiful armrest female african

MAKEMBA Central African name referring to a Congolese goddess. female african

MAKENA Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning the happy one. female african

MANDISA Xhosa of S. Africa name meaning sweet. female african

MAPENZI MPENZI Swahili name meaning beloved. female

MARIAMA Popular W. African name meaning gift of God. female african

MARJANI Swahili name meaning coral. female african

MARWE Chaga of Tanzania name. Meaning unknown. female african

MASSASSI Makoni of Zimbabwe legend name for first woman on earth. female african

MAWUNYAGA Ewe of Ghana name meaning God is great. female african

MISRAK Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning east. female african

MONIFA Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning I am lucky. female african

MUTHONI NONI Kikuyu of Kenya name. Meaning unknown. female

NADIFA Somali name meaning born between two seasons. female african

NADRA NADIRA Kiswahili name meaning unusual. female

NAGESA Lugisu of Uganda name meaning born in the harvest season. female african

NAJJA Baganda of Uganda name meaning second born. female african

NAKI Adangbe of Ghana name meaning first born girl. female african

NALIAKA Luya of W. Kenya name meaning wedding. female african

NANA Ghanaian name meaning mother of the Earth. female african

NANGILA Luya of Kenya name meaning born while the parents were traveling. female african

NAZI Giriami of Kenya name meaning coconut. female african

NDILA Kamba of Kenya unisexual name meaning billy goat. female african

NEEMA Swahili name meaning born at a prosperous time. female african

NEHANDA Zezuru name meaning the beautiful one has arrived. female african

NEHANDA Zezuru of Zimbabwe name meaning hardiness. female african

NIGESA Lumasada of Kenya name meaning born in the harvest season. female african

NINI West African name meaning stone. female african

NISHAN Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning award medal. female

NJEMILE Ngoni of Malawi name meaning upstanding. female african

NKECHI Nigerian name meaning loyal. female african

NURU Swahili unisexual name meaning lightor born during the day. female african

OBAX Popular Somalian name meaning flower. female african

OLA Ibo of Nigeria name meaning precious worth. female

ONAEDO Ibo of Nigeria female name meaning gold. female african

ONI West African name meaning desired.Also a Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning born in a sacred location. female african

RADHIYA Swahili name meaning agreeable. female african

RAMATULAI Wolof of Senegal name. Meaning unknown. female african

RAMLA Swahili name meaning fortune telleror prophet. female african

RASHIDA RASHEEDA RACHID Swahili name meaning righteous.

RAZIYA Swahili name meaning sweet agreeable. female

REHEMA Swahili name meaning compassion. female african

RHAXMA Somali name meaning sweet. female african

SAADA Swahili name meaning help. female african

SADIO Name from W.African French-speaking countries meaning pure. female african

SAFIA SAFIYA SAFIYEH S

SAIDA Swahili name meaning helper. female african

SALAMA SALMA Swahili and Muslim name meaning peace safety.

SANURA Swahili name meaning kitten-like. female african

SARAN Guinea and Cote D\Ivoire name meaning joy. female african

SAUDA Swahili name meaning black-skinned. female african

SEBLE WENGEL Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning harvest of the New Testament. female african

SEKAI Popular Zimbabwe name meaning laughter. female african

SELA Ewe of W. Africa unisexual name meaning savior. female african

SELAM Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia unisexual name meaning peace. female african

SELAMAWIT Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning she is peaceful. female african

SHANI Swahili name meaning marvelous. female african

SHARUFA Swahili and Somali name meaning distinguishedand outstanding. female african

SISAY Amharic of Ethiopia unisexual name meaning omen of good things a blessing. female

SITI Swahili name meaning lady. female african

SRODA Ghanaian name meaning respect. female african

TABIA Swahili name meaning make incantations. female african

TAFUI Mina of Togo name meaning to appreciate God; Glory to God. female african

TANDRA Madagascar name meaning moleor beaty marks. female african

TANISHA TANI Hausa of W. Africa name meaning born on Monday. female

TARANA Hausa of Nigeria name meaning born during the day. female african

TATU Swahili name meaning third born. female african

TAWIA Ga of Ghana unisexual name meaning first child born after twins. female african

TERU Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning good.This name is most often used in combination with other names as in TERUWORQ which means good gold.

TISA Swahili name meaning ninth born. female african

TITI Nigerian name meaning flower. female african

UCHENNA Ibo of Nigeria name meaning God\s will. female african

ULU Ibo of Nigeria name meaning second born. female african

URENNA Ibo of Nigeria name meaning father\s pride. female african

WAGAYE Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning my sense of valueor my price. female african

WAMBUI WAMBOI Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning singer. female

WANGARI Kikuyu of Kenya name. Meaning unknown. female african

WANYIKA Swahili name meaning of the bush. female african

WUB Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning gorgeous beautiful. female

XETSA Ewe of Ghana name meaning twin. female african

YESHI Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning for a thousand. female african

ZAHINA Swahili name popular in Tanzania. Meaning unknown. female african

ZAHRA ZAHARA Swahili and Muslim name meaning flower. female

ZAINABU Swahili name meaning beautiful. female african

ZAKIYA Swahili name meaning smart intelligent. female

ZALIKA Swahili name meaning well-born. female african

ZAUDITU ZAWDITU Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning she is the crown. female

ZAWADI Swahili name and Kiswahili word meaning a gift a present. female

ZEINAB Somali name meaning good. female african

ZENA Ethiopian name meaning newsor fame. female african

ZINSA Benin name meaning twin. female african

ZOLA Congolese name meaning productive. female african

ZUHURA Swahili name. Meaning unknown. female african

ZWENA ZUWENA Swahili name meaning good.\r female

ABERFA from the mouth of the river ABERTHA female welsh

AMIRA grainCHASYA CHASYE female

ABASI Swahili name meaning stern. male african

ABAYOMI Of uncertain African origin.Means born to bring me joy. male african

ABDALLA Swahili equivalent of Arabic ABDULLAH servant of God.

ABDELAHI Muslim name popular in Somalia. Meaning unknown. male

ABDI Muslim name popular in Somalia meaning my servant.

ABDIKARIM Muslim name popular in Somalia meaning slave of God.

ABDIMELECH Name of an Aethiopian eunuch who lived in ancient Rome.Name means servant to kings.Could be shortened to ABDI or MELECH. male african

ABDIRAXMAN Somali equivalent of Muslim ABD AL RAHMAN meaning servant of the Mercifully Gracious.

ABEBE Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning he has flowered/flourished/grown. male african

ABRAFO Ghanaian name meaning warrioror executioner.It is a nickname for a troublemaker or someone who is hyper. male african

ADAN Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning a large bat.Also the Spanish equivalent of Adam. male

ADE Royal one. male african

ADDO Ghana name meaning king of the road. male african

ADISA Ashanti of Ghana name meaning one who will teach us. male african

ADJATAY Cameroon name meaning prince. male african

ADOFO Akan of Ghana name meaning one who loves. male african

ADOM Akan of Ghana name meaning help from Godor God\s blessing. male african

ADRIAN A name used for the nobility class of the Betsileo people of central Madagascar. male african

ADWIN Akan of Ghana word meaning artistor thinker. male african

AFEWORK Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning one who speaks only of pleasant things; one who does not speak of bad or evil things. male african

AFEWORKI Tigrinya of Ethiopia equivalent of AFEWORK. male african

AFRAM Akan of Ghana name referring to the Afram River in Ghana\s Ashanti Region. male african

AHMADOU West African name.Meaning unknown. male african

AKELLO Alur of Uganda name meaning I have broughtor bring forth. male african

AKIA African name meaning first born. male african

AKIN Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning warrior hero brave man.This name is often used in compound names such as Akinwole and Akintunde.

AKINWOLE Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning bravery enters this home. male african

AKINTUNDE Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning bravery returns. male african

AKINSANYA Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning bravery gets revenge. male african

AKINYEMI Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning fated to be a warrior. male african

ALAFIN A title meaning kingonce used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. male african

ALI Swahili and Muslim name meaning noble exalted. male

ALPHA Guinean male name meaning leader. male african

AMADI Ibo of Nigeria unisexual name referring to the Sun God meaning rejoice.

AMAN Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning peace.It is often used as a nickname. male african

AMARE Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning he is good looking. male african

AMARI Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning strength builder. male

AMAZU Ibo of Nigeria name meaning no one knows everything. male african

ANWAR Moorish name meaning lustrious bright shiny.

AREN Nigerian name meaning eagle.Also a Scandinavian name meaning ruleor eagle. male

ASAD Somalian name meaning lion. male african

ASANTE Kiswahili word for thank you. male african

ASHUR Swahili name for a child born during the Muslim month of Ashur. male african

ASSEFA Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning he has increased our family by coming into this world. male african

ATA A Ghana name for a twin. male african

ATU Fante of Ghana name meaning born on Saturday. male african

AYO Of uncertain African origin.Means happiness. male african

AYUB Muslim name meaning penitentand referring to the biblical Job. male african

AYUBU Swahili equivalent of Ayub meaning patience in suffering; perseverence. male

AZEKEL Angolanname meaning praising the lord. male african

AZI Nigerian name meaning youth. male african

AZIBO African name meaning the whole earth. male african

AZIKIWE African name meaning full of vigor. male african

AZIZI Swahili name and Kiswahili word meaning a treasure excellent; precious one. male

BABATUNDE Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning father has returnedwhich means the child resembles one of his grandfathers.Variant Tunde exists.

BABU A Kiswahili name meaning grandfather.Also a West African name meaning willing. male

BABUKAR Wolof of Senegal name.Meaning unknown. male african

BADRU Swahili name meaning born at full moon. male african

BADU An Ashanti of Ghana name meaning tenth-born child. male african

BARRY A Guinean surname meaning the family comes from the Peul Fulani or Foulbe ethnic groups of West Africa.

BASEL Muslim name popular in Sudan meaning brave. male

BASSEY Efik of Nigeria unisexual name. Meaning unknown. male african

BEKELE Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning he has grown; he has come into being. male african

BELUCHI Ibo people of Nigeria name meaning provided God approves. male african

BERHANU Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning his light. male african

BERIHUN Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning let him be our gate/our guidance. male african

BERTA Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning be strong be vigilant persevere.

BILAL A Muslim name popular in North Africa meaning black man. male

BOBO Fante of Ghana name meaning born on Tuesday.Also a Ewe of West Africa name meaning "be humble. male

BOKHARI Malian name.Meaning unknown. male african

BOLAJI Yoruba of Nigeria male name. Meaning unknown. male african

BUSIRIS Name of an ancient Egyptian king who killed visitors to his city.The name means Temple of Osiris. male african

BWANA Kiswahili and Swahili name meaning gentleman; mister; sir.Variant Mbwana exists.

CAMARA A West African male name meaning teacher. male african

CHAGA The Kiswahili word chagameans to do vigorouslyand be prevalent. male african

CHAKA Also spelled SHAKA a South African male name meaning Greak King. male

CHEGE A Kikuyu people of Kenya male name. Meaning is unknown. male african

CHEIKH Guinean male name meaning learned. male african

CHEOPS Cheops a pharaoh of Egypt\s IV dynasty was believed to have had negroid features.He was known as Cheops to the ancient Greeks

CHICHA A West African male name meaning beloved.It is also a Kiswahili word meaning grated coconut. male african

CHINUA Ibo of Nigeria male name meaning God\s own blessingor may God hear. male african

CYPRIAN A male name of Latin origin meaning native of Cyprus. male african

DABIR Popular in North Africa meaning teacher secretary.

DALMAR Somali name meaning versatile. male african

DANIACHEW Amharic of Ethopia name meaning you be their judge arbitrate between them. male

DANSO Ashanti of Ghana name meaning reliable. male african

DAREN Hausa of West Africa name meaning born at night. male african

DAUDI DAUDY Swahili name meaning beloved. male

DAWIT Ethiopian name referring to the biblical David meaning beloved. male

DELA EDEN Ewe of West Africa unisexual name meaning savior. male african

DEMISSIE Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning destroyer. male african

DESTA Amharic of Ethiopia unisexual name meaning joy happiness. male

DIA West African name meaning champion. male african

DIARA Name of French-speaking West Africa meaning gift. male

DIJI Ibo of Nigeria name meaning farmer. male african

DIN Congolese name meaning great. male african

DOBI Kiswahili word meaning a person who does laundry. male african

DOMEVLO Ewe of Ghana name meaning don\t take others for face value. male african

DZIGBODE Ewe of Ghana name meaning patience. male african

EDET Ibibio and Efik of Nigeria name meaning born on market day. male african

EFFIOM Efik of Nigeria male name meaning crocodile. male african

ELIMU A Kiswahili word meaning science knowledge. male

ERASTO An East African name meaning man of peace. male african

ESSIEN Ochi and Ga of Ghana name meaning sixth born.Also Ibibio and Efik of Nigeria name meaning belongs to everyone. male

EZEJI Ibo of Nigeria name meaning the king of yams. male african

FARAJI Swahili name meaning consolation. male african

FELA West African name meaning warlike. male african

FODJOUR Akan of Ghana name meaning fourth born. male african

FYNN Europeanized version of Ghanaian name Offin after the Offin River. male

GABRA GEBRE Amharic of Tigrinya name meaning an offering. male

GETACHEW Amharic male name meaning their master. male african

GETEYE Amharic name meaning my master. male african

GHEDI Somali name meaning traveler. male african

GOGO Nguni of S. Africa name meaning like grandfather. male african

GUEDADO Fulani of Mali unisexual name meaning wanted by nobody. male african

GYAMFI Ashanti of Ghana name. Meaning unknown. male african

HABIB Swahili name meaning beloved. male african

HAGOS Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning joy happiness. male

HAJI Swahili name meaning born during the hajj. male african

HAKIM Amharic of Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning doctor medicine man.Most commonly used by Muslim Ethiopians. male

HANIF Swahili and Muslim name meaning believer. male african

HANISI Swahili name meaning born on Thursday. male african

HASSAN Hausa of W. Africa name meaning first born of twins. male african

HOGAN Efik of Nigeria name. Meaning unknown. male african

HONDO Zezuru of Zimbabwe name meaning war. male african

HUSANI Swahili variation of Muslim name HUSAYN meaning beautiful. male african

IDI Swahili and Muslim name meaning born during the Muslim holiday of Idd. male african

IDRISSA Senegal and Gambia name meaning immortal. male african

INIKO Efik and Ibibio of Nigeria unisexual name meaning born amidst civil waror born amidst troubled times. male african

ISKINDER Amharic of Ethiopia version of Greek name Alexander meaning defender of mankind. male african

ISSA Swahili and Muslim name meaning the Messiah. male african

JAFARI Swahili name meaning creek. male african

JAHI Swahili name meaning dignity. male african

JAJA Ibo of Nigeria name meaning God\s gift. male african

JAWARA Senegal and Gambia name meaning peace loving. male african

JELA Swahili name meaning father was suffering during birth. male african

JIMIYU Luhya of Kenya name meaning born during the dry season. male african

JIRI Zezuru of Zimbabwe name meaning forest of wild fruits. male african

JOMO Gikuyu of Kenya name meaning farmer. male african

JUMA Swahili name meaning born on Friday. male african

KAARIA Kenyan name meaning one who speaks softly but with wisdom. male african

KABAKA Name used for kings of the Buganda people of Uganda. male african

KALEB Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name referring to the biblical Cain. male african

KAMAU Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning quiet warrior. male african

KASHKA Nigerian name meaning friendly. male african

KASSA Amharic name meaning compensationor reparation. male african

KATO Runyankore of Uganda name meaning second born twin. male african

KAYIN Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning long-awaited child. male african

KEITA West African name meaning worshiper. male african

KELILE Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning my protector my gate. male

KENAN Malawi name. Meaning unknown. male african

KENYATTA East African name meaning musician. male african

KHAMISI Swahili name meaning born on Thursday. male african

KIFLE Amharic and Tigrinya name meaning my share my due. male

KIMANE Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning large bean. male african

KIMATHI Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning earnest provider. male african

KITO Swahili name meaning precious. male african

KOFI Akan name common in Ghana meaning born on Friday. male

KOJO Ashanti of Ghana name meaning born on Monday. male african

KOOFREY Ibibio and Efik of Nigeria name meaning don\t forget me. male african

KORFA Somali name. Meaning unknown. male african

KUMI Akan of Ghana name meaning forceful. male african

KWABENA Akan of Ghana name meaning born on Tuesday. male african

KWAKU Akan of Ghana name meaning born on Wednesday. male african

KWAME Akan of Ghana name meaning born on Saturday. male african

KWAMI Ewe of W. Africa name meaning born on Saturday. male african

KWESI SISI Akan of Ghana unisexual name meaning born on Sunday. male

LABAAN Somali name. Meaning unknown. male african

LEBNA Ethiopian name meaning heartor soul. male african

LEMA Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning cultivated developed. male

LUMUMBA Congolese name meaning gifted. male african

LUSALA Luhya of Kenya name meaning whip. male african

MACHUPA Swahili name meaning one who enjoys drinking. male african

MAMO Amharic of Ethiopia name used to address a little boy whose name is unknown. male african

MANI Congolese name meaning from the mountain. male african

MANU Akan of Ghana name meaning second born. male african

MANUTE Dinka of S. Sudan name. Meaning unknown. male african

MARKOS Ethiopian name referring to the biblical disciple Mark. male

MASILO Setswana of Botswana name. Meaning unknown. male african

MASKINI Swahili name and Kiswahili word meaning poor. male african

MASUD MASOUD Swahili and Muslim name meaning fortunate happy.

MATATA Swahili name meaning troublemaker. male african

MATHANI Popular Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning commandments. male african

MATUNDE Luya of Kenya name meaning fruits. male african

MEKONNEN Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning the angel. male african

MELESSE Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning he has returned something. male african

MENELIK Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning son of the wise manor what will he send? male african

MENSAH Ewe of Ghana name meaning third born. male african

MIRUTS Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning he who has been chosen. male african

MONA Swaziland name meaning jealous. male african

MONGO Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning famous. male african

MONYYAK Dinka of S. Sudan name meaning man of the drought. male african

MORENIKE Nigerian name meaning good luck. male african

MORI Ugandan name meaning born before the loan on the wife\s dowry has been paid off. male african

MOSHOESHOE Sesotho name. Meaning unknown. male african

MOSI Swahili name meaning first born. male african

MOYO Zezuru of Zimbabwe name meaning heart. male african

MUENDA Meru of Kenya name meaning one who cares for others. male african

MUREITHI Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning herdsman shepherd. male

MUSA Swahili and Muslim name popular among the Wolof of Senegal meaning mercyor saved from the water. male

MWAKA Buganda of Uganda name meaning born on New Year\s Eve. male african

MWINYI Swahili name meaning lord master king.

MWITA Swahili name and Kiswahili word meaning the one who is calling. male african

NADIF Somali name meaning born between two seasons. male african

NASSOR Swahili variation of Arab name Nasser meaning victorious. male

NDULU Ibo of Nigeria name meaning dove. male african

NEGASH Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning he is bound to be king he is next in line for the throne. male

NEGASI Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning he will be crowned. male african

NEGUS Norther Ethiopian name and royal title meaning king emperor. male

NJAU Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning young bull. male african

NKRUMAH NKRUMA Akan of Ghana unisexual name meaning ninth born child. male

NYASORE Kenyan name meaning the thin one. male african

OBASI Ibo of Nigeria name meaning in honor of the supreme God. male african

OBI Ibo of Nigeria name meaning heart. male african

OBIKE Ibo of Nigeria name meaning a strong household. male african

ODERO Luo of Kenya name meaning granary. male african

ODION Nigerian name meaning first born of twins. male african

OHINI OHENE Akan of Ghana name meaning chief. male

OJI Ibo of Nigeria name meaning bearer of gifts. male african

OJO Yoruba of Nigeria name used when the birth was difficult. male african

OKELLO Ateso of Uganda name meaning born after twins. male african

OKO Adangbe of Ghana name meaning twin. male african

OKOTH Ugandan name meaning born during the rains. male african

OLA Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning wealth. male african

OTHIENO Luo of Kenya name meaning born at night. male african

PALASSA This African name was popular among African slaves in North America. male african

PANYA Swahili name and Kiswahili word meaning mouse. male african

PENDA Swahili name meaning beloved. male african

PONI Bari of S. Sudan name meaning second born. male african

PAKI Xhosa of S. Africa name meaning witness. male african

PILI Swahili name meaning second born. male african

RAFIKI Kiswahili word and name meaning friend. male african

RAKANJA Muarusha of Tanzania name. Meaning unknown. male african

RASHIDI Swahili name meaning good council. male african

RETTA Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning he has triumphed he has won. male

ROBLE Somali name meaning born during the rainy season. male african

RUDO Shona of Zimbabwe name meaning love. male african

SADAKA Swahili name and Kiswahili word meaning a religious offering. male african

SALIM SALMAN Swahili name meaning peace. male

SARSA DENGEL Ethiopian name meaning penetration by osmosis. male african

SEFU Swahili name meaning sword. male african

SEKOU Guinean name meaning learned. male african

SELASSIE SELASSIEE Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia unisexual name meaning trinity.This name is most commonly used as a suffix as in Haile Selassiee.

SENGHOR Senegal and Gambia name meaning descendent of the gods. male african

SHERMARKE Somali name meaning one who brings good fortune. male african

SIMBA Swahili name popular in eastern Zaire meaning lion. male

SUDI Swahili name meaning successor luck. male african

SULE West African name meaning adventurous. male african

SULTAN Swahili name meaning ruler. male african

SUNDIATA SUNDYATA SOUN Guinean name meaning hungry lion.

TABAN Somali and Ugandan name. Meaning unknown. male african

TAMIRAT Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning miracle. male african

TARIKU Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning the story behindor the events surrounding his birth. male african

TAU Tswana of Botswana name meaning lion. male african

TAYE Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning he has been seen. male african

TEFERI Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning one who is ferocious one who is feared by his rivals. male

TEGENE Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning my protector. male african

TEKA Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning he has replaced. male african

TEKLE Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning my plantwhich literally implies I gave my seed to him. male african

TESFAYE Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name meaning my hope. male african

TESSEMA Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning he has been heard people listen to him. male

TEWODROS Ethiopian version of Greek Theodore meaning gift of god. male

TOBECHUKWU Ibo of Nigeria name meaning praise God. male african

TOMI Kalarbari of Nigeria name meaning the people. male african

TONYE Ijaw of Niger name. Meaning unknown. male african

TUNDE A Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning returns.Most often used as a suffix in larger names. For example male african

TUTU West African name meaning cliff dweller. male african

UCHECHI UCHI Ibo of Nigeria name meaning God\s will. male

VITA Luya of Kenya name meaning war. male african

WACHIRU Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning lawmaker\s son. male african

WAMBUA Kamba of Kenya name meaning born during the rainy season. male african

WAMOCHA Luhya of Kenya name meaning never satisfied. male african

WANG\OMBE Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning one who owns many cows. male african

WANJALA Luya of Kenya name meaning famine. male african

WANJOHI Kikuyu of Kenya name meaning brewer. male african

WEKESA Luhya of Kenya name meaning born during harvest time. male african

XOLA Xhosa of S. Africa name meaning stay in peace. male african

YAHYA Swahili name meaning God\s gift. male african

YAO Ewe of Ghana name meaning born on Thursday. male african

YAVU Lunda of Zaire name. Meaning unknown. male african

YEKUNO AMLAK Ethiopian name meaning let him be good to God. male african

YERA South African name meaning warrior. male african

YERODIN Congolese name meaning studious. male african

YESUTO Ewe of Ghana name meaning belongs to Jesus. male african

YOHANCE Hausa of W. Africa name meaning God\s gift. male african

YUSUF Swahili and Muslim name meaning the beautifulor he shall increase. male african

ZAHUR Swahili name meaning flower. male african

ZERE Amharic of Ethiopia name meaning the seed of the descendent of. male

ZEBENJO Ibo of Nigeria name meaning avoid sins. male african

ZESIRO Buganda of Uganda name meaning first born of twins. male african

ZIFA Ijaw of Niger name. Meaning unknown. male african

ZOLA Xhosa of S. Africa name meaning quietness. male african

ZUBERI \r Swahili name meaning strong. male african

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