Africa, the second largest and most populous continent in the world, is made up of people of different tribes and languages. African names represents the true meaning of Africa and its beliefs.
African names are very rich in culture and most of them have their origins in events or circumstances surrounding the baby at the time of birth. Others reflect what the parents later want or will want from the child. Africa is a highly religious continent, which is also reflected in the names of the people. Here we bring you a list of selected African baby names for girls :
Unique African Girl Names You’ve Probably Never Come across
Extraordinary African girl names
- APIYO, (the one who comes quickly) the firstborn of twins.
- ADJOA, born on Monday.
- Afua, born on Friday
- APUNDA, one who is beside herself.
- ARJANA, paradise.
- ASHANTI of the Ashanti people.
- ATIENO, born in the evening (or at night).
- AWITI, the thrown child
- ADEDE, famous.
- Ama, born on a Saturday
- ADHIAMBO, born in the evening.
- ADISA, I’m serious, or I’m speaking seriously.
- ADONGO, second born of twins.
- BOLANILE, the honor of this house.
- BOITUMELO, joy.
- BOLADE, honor arrives
- BABIRYE (two persons) was born as the firstborn of a twin girl.
- BAHATI, happiness, happiness.
- BAMIDELE, take me home.
- BAPOTO, disturbance, noise.
- BELAKANE, concubine
- blessing, blessing
- BOHLALE, wisdom.
- BOIPELO, proud.
- CHINEDU, God is my leader.
- CHINWE, God owns me.
- CHINWENDU, God owns life.
- CHIOMA, good God.
- CHIPO, gift.
- CHIZOBA, may God save.
- Candace, the lover of Chendi.
- CANDIS, the lover of Chendi.
- CHANDAKI (חנדכי), the lover of Chendi.
- CHIAMAKA, God is noble; or the
- CHIBUZO, God leads.
- CHIDIEBERE, God is merciful.
- CHIDIMMA, God is good.
- CHIEMEKA, God did it very well.
- CHIKA, God is the greatest.
- CHINAZA, God answers (my prayer).
- DAYO, joy arrives.
- DAMBUDZO, adversity
- DIKELEDI, tears.
- Doto, the younger of the twins
- DEDE, a jigger or a grasshopper.
- DUBAKU, eleventh born child.
- ESHE, immortal.
- ESI, born on Sunday.
- ENIOLA, the rich.
- Yes, life
Beautiful African names for girls
- ENITAN, one of the stories.
- ENU, second born child.
- EPHIGENIA, daughter of Iphis.
- FARAI, rejoice
- FEMI, God loves me.
- FOLAMI, honor me.
- FUMBE, slave.
- FUMNANYA that inspires love.
- FURAHA, joy.
- GUGU, a precious person.
- GBEMISOLA, honor me.
- HADIYYA, gift, sacrifice.
- HENDAQUE, the lover of Chendi.
- HADIYA, gift, sacrifice.
- HLENGIWE, rescuer.
- IDOWU, increase; born after twins.
- IFE dear.
- IFUNANYA, dear.
- JOYCELIN, just right.
- JAYDE, Jade.
- KAMARIA, moon.
- KATLEGO, she with the seething eyes.
- KIRABO offers; Or someone else.
- KUNTO, grumpy, in a bad mood.
- Kesia, darling
- Kya, diamond in the sky
- KAGISO, peacefully.
- Kamaria, moonlight
- KALISHA, sorceress.
- KAMADÍA, moon.
- LEENA, softness.
- LESEDI, easy.
- Lindiwe, I’m watching (or guarding).
- Lulu, a pearl
- LUNGILE, well, right, straight.
- MARJÁNI, red coral.
- MASIKA, born during a monsoon.
- MASOZI, tears.
- Malaika, angel
- Meria, rebellious
- MCHUMBA, darling.
- MIREMBE, peace.
- MOJISOLA, I awaken wealth.
- Morova, Queen
- MONIFA, I’m lucky.
- MUDIWA, beloved.
- Messina, spoilers
- MWANAJUMA, child of Friday.
- NKECHI, God’s own
- NKEMDILIM, belongs to me (let me be for myself).
Best African Baby Names
- NKIRUKA, Greater is what lies ahead
- NOSIZWE, mother of the nation.
- NSIA, sixth born child.
- NSONOWA, seventh child.
- NTHANDA, star.
- NTOMBI, girl.
- NUBIA, gold.
- NYAH, intention, life purpose, mind.
- NDIDI, patience.
- Moses, firstborn
- OLUWASEYI, God made it.
- OLUWATOYIN, the Christ deserves praise.
- ONYEKA, who is the greatest?
- ONYEKACHUKWU, who is greater than the great god?
- OPEYEMI, I praise and thank you.
- OSUMARE, rainbow.
- OGECHI, Zeitgeist.
- OLABISI, salvation increases.
- OLAYINKA, she brings salvation.
- OLUCHI, work of God.
- OLUFEMI, God loves me.
- OLUFUNMILAYO, God, give me joy.
- OLUFUNMILOLA, God, give me salvation.
- Oluwafunmilayo, God will give me joy.
- patience, perseverance; Submission.
- Pili, second born
- Poni, second daughter
- PAULINE, little ones.
- PENINA, red coral; or a pearl.
- QELHATAT, a queen of Nubia.
- QHIKIZA, adult girl.
- REFILWE, we are given.
- REHEMA, have mercy.
- RUDO, dear.
- Rashida, fair
- Radhiya, pleasant
- RUFARO, luck.
- RUMBIDZAI, praise.
- RUTENDO, faith.
- RACHEAL, a ewe.
- RAMLA, predictor of the future.
- SHEENA, Jehovah’s Gift (or Grace).
- Siti, a respected woman
- SHUKURA, be comforted.
- Shani, wonderful
- SIMISOLA, rest in prosperity.
- Sharik, child of God
- Shukura, grateful
- SITHEMBILE, we have a lot of hope.
- Salamah, peace
More spectacular African girl names
- Siko, crying baby
- Saada, helpful
- SSANYU, the lucky one.
- Sharifa, excellent
- SUBIRA, patience.
- SUZANNA, a graceful white lily
- SAALINGE, nothing but a look.
- SALINA is gracious; merciful
- SAMANYA, ordinary, ordinary.
- SETHUNYA, a blossom, a flower.
- SHANI, wonder.
- SHANIKA, young Nika; or, young man of the wilderness.
- TAMELA basking in the sun.
- TAMIKA, a twin.
- TAONGA, we are grateful.
- TAPIWA, plunderer, ravager
- Tulinaqwe, God is with us
- TATENDA, thank you.
- TEMITOPE, thanks to God.
- Tabia, gifted
- TENDAI, grateful.
- Tawia, born after twins
- THANDIWE, I give love.
- THEMBA, large in size; very fat.
- TINASHE, the Lord is with us.
- TAFADZWA, we are happy.
- TAFARI, firstborn daughter.
- TAMEKA, a twin.
- TITILAYO, always happy.
- Themba, familiar
- TOTIT, an affine.
- TSHOLOFELO, hope.
- UZOCHI, the way of God (God’s way)
- UZOMA, good manners or good way.
- UDO, peace.
- UNATHI, the Lord is with us.
- Winna, friend
- Waseme, let them talk
- WORKNESH, she is gold.
- YAA, born on Thursday.
- YAWÁ, born on Thursday.
- YEJIDE, picture of her mother.
- YEWANDE, mother has returned.
- ZOLA, to love.
- ZUR, beautiful.
- Zarah, blossom
- Zainabu, beautiful
- Zalika, born in nobility
- Zina, free spirit
- Zawadi, gift
