Baby Names

650+ African Girl Names With Exotic Spellings & Wonderful Meanings

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Overview

African girl names can be interesting and exotic monikers for your little girl. Your baby doesn’t necessarily have to be of African descent to have these beautiful names.

Some trending choices include celebrity names (e.g., β€œZendaya”) or those that are featured in movies (e.g., Disney princess name β€œTiana” of β€œThe Princess and the Frog”).

You can find more choices below for the most popular, rare, or unique names for baby girls with meanings.

 

The Best African Baby Girl Names & Meanings (Arranged By Category)

  1. Abeni (African – Yoruban and Akan) – Rainbow baby name meaning β€œsomeone who is prayed for”
  2. Adabelle (African, Hebrew, and German girl name) – β€œOldest daughter,” β€œadornment,” or β€œnoble”
  3. Amara (African – Igbo, Latin, Sanskrit, and Italian girl name) – Name that means β€œgrace,” β€œmercy,” or β€œkindness”
  4. Armani (African, Persian, and Italian name) – β€œDesire” or β€œfaith”
  5. Bashira (African – Swahili and Arabic girl name) – β€œPredictor of good news” or β€œjoyful”
  6. Becca (African – Bobangi, American, and Latin) – β€œPredict,” β€œto forecast,” or β€œborrow”; can also be a nickname for the biblical girl name β€œRebecca” 
  7. Behati (African – Afrikaans) – β€œBlessing”; after Namibian model Behati Prinsloo (wife of Maroon 5 lead vocalist Adam Levine)
  8. Dhakiya (African – Kenyan) – Long name for girls meaning β€œsmart”
  9. Jamelle (African – Swahili and American gender-neutral name) – β€œOne of great beauty”
  10. Johari (African – Swahili, Hindi, and Urdu) – β€œGem,” β€œjewel,” or β€œsomething of value”
  11. Lateefah (North African and Arabic) – β€œGentle and pleasant”
  12. Mahari (African – Nigerian and Hindi) – β€œOne who is forgiving” or β€œdivine maiden”
  13. Maizah (African and Arabic) – β€œOne who has good judgment”
  14. Safara (African – Swahili and Kenyan) – Name that means β€œfire”
  15. Semira (African and Hebrew) – β€œHighest heaven”
  16. Tiana (African American, Slavic, and Russian girl name) – Disney’s first official African American princess
  17. Zendaya (African – Zimbabwean and Zambian) – β€œBe thankful” or β€œto give thanks to God”

 

What Are Cute & Lovely Black Girl Names?

  1. Abana (African and Hebrew) – Biblical name meaning β€œone of the rivers in Damascus (the capital of Syria)”
  2. Adebola (African) – β€œHonor is brought to her” or β€œshe met honor”
  3. Ayah (African and Arabic) – β€œMiracle” or β€œsign of God’s existence”
  4. Daisha (African and English) – β€œThe one who is alive”
  5. Dalila (African and Arabic) – β€œDesired,” β€œfragile,” or β€œdelicate”
  6. Ixia (African girl name) – Flower name for girls that means β€œpine thistle” or β€œcorn lily” 
  7. Kamari (African and Arabic) – Name that means β€œmoon”
  8. Kamaria (African) – β€œBright like the moon”
  9. Makenna (Irish and African girl name) – β€œAbundance” or β€œhappy one”
  10. Mandisa (African and Egyptian) – β€œSweet”
  11. Nayla (Tunisian – African) – β€œSuccessful,” β€œthe achiever,” or β€œattainer (one who accomplishes things in life)”
  12. Quanesha (African-American) – β€œLife” or β€œsinging”
  13. Tinecia (African) – β€œGod is with us”
  14. Winta (African) – β€œDesire” or β€œdream gift”

 

Eye-Catching African Names For Girls

  1. Abraha – β€œGirl born on a Tuesday”
  2. Adaeh – β€œCrowned, β€œpinnacle of a peak,” or β€œchosen”
  3. Babetta – β€œForeign woman”
  4. Badriya – β€œLike the full moon”
  5. Chibueze – β€œWhere God is the king”
  6. Firyali – β€œExtraordinary” or β€œunusual”
  7. Kuron – β€œGiving thanks”
  8. Mariatu – β€œInnocent” or β€œone who is pure”
  9. Nantale – β€œTotem of the lion”
  10. Safari – β€œAn expedition” or β€œa journey”; might be better suited for use as a middle name

 

Legendary African Names From Mythology

  1. Achebe – β€œOne protected by the goddess”
  2. Lissa – β€œSupreme mother goddess” in African mythology
  3. Masara – Fantasy name meaning β€œmagical woman”
  4. Mumbi – β€œMother of the people” or β€œcreator”
  5. Nalorie – Goddess of the earth
  6. Osa – β€œThe goddess” or β€œthe one closer to God”
  7. Oya – Goddess of the under river

 

Strong & Powerful African Names For Girls

  1. Ahnika (African) – β€œBeautiful ornament” or β€œruler of the house”
  2. Aiysha (African and Arabic) – β€œPowerful and complete” or β€œprosperous”
  3. Amandla (African) – β€œPowerful woman”
  4. Amari (African, Latin, and Hebrew) – β€œImmortal” or β€œpossesses great strength”
  5. Dalma (African, Hungarian, and Latin) – β€œMade of metal” or β€œone from Dalmatia (now a part of Croatia)”
  6. Diata (African) – β€œBrave as a lion”
  7. Eshe (African and Egyptian) – β€œImmortal”
  8. Gasira (African – Kenyan) – β€œBrave”
  9. Jabari (African – Swahili) – β€œBrave one” 
  10. Jadwiga (African, German, and Polish name) – β€œFighting a battle” or β€œsafety in battle”
  11. Jelani (African and American unisex name) – β€œMighty” and β€œstrong”
  12. Kacela (African) – β€œGreat huntress”
  13. Kimonia (African) – β€œGreat woman”
  14. Nichelle (African, American, and Hebrew) – β€œLike God”
  15. Nontle (African) – β€œThe ruler of the deep sea” or β€œbeauty’s mother”

 

African Girl Names (Based On Meanings)

What’s Beautiful In African Names?

  1. Adamma (African – Igbo) – β€œBeautiful girl” or β€œchild of beauty”
  2. Alika (African – Nigerian and Swahili or Hawaiian girl name) – β€œMost beautiful”
  3. Amahle (African – Zulu) – β€œThe prettiest,” β€œthe finest,” or β€œthe beautiful ones”
  4. Amurta (African) – β€œBeautiful” or β€œambrosia” (drink that supposedly gives immortality)
  5. Ashaki (Western African) – β€œOne who is beautiful”
  6. Calista (African and Greek girl name) – β€œMost beautiful”
  7. Delu (African – Hausa) – β€œThe one and only beautiful girl”
  8. Fara (African and Arabic) – β€œBeautiful,” β€œlovely,” β€œjoyful,” or β€œreason for rejoicing”
  9. Haiba (African and Arabic) – β€œAttractive” or β€œcharm”
  10. Haseena (African – Swahili and Arabic) – β€œPretty” or β€œbeautiful”
  11. Jahmelia (African) – β€œBeautiful African woman”
  12. Jameila (African) – β€œShe who is beautiful”
  13. Kimani (African – Kukiyu) – β€œBeautiful and sweet”
  14. Kitoko (African nonbinary name) – β€œHolder of the beauty”
  15. Maha (African and Arabic) – β€œBeautiful eyes,” β€œsplendid,” β€œhalf-moon,” or a nature name meaning β€œgazelle”
  16. Zaila (African and Arabic) – β€œBeautiful, β€œgood-looking,” β€œcharming,” β€œpower,” and β€œmight”
  17. Zuri (African – Swahili) – β€œBeautiful” or β€œgood”

 

African Girl Names That Mean Blessing Or Gift

  1. Addiah (African – Swahili and Hebrew) – β€œGift from God” or β€œornament of God”
  2. Anaya (African and Sanskrit) – β€œBlessing of God” or β€œgraceful”
  3. Ashida (African, Arabic, and Japanese name) – β€œBlessings from God” or β€œrice field”
  4. Ayaan (African, Indian, and Arabic) – β€œGift of God” or β€œgood luck”
  5. Babette (African and French girl name) – β€œPromise of God” or β€œmy God is plentiful”
  6. Bunme (African) – β€œA gift that’s mine”
  7. Chinue (African – Ibo) – β€œGod‘s blessing”
  8. Chipo (African) – β€œA gift”
  9. Efuru (African) – β€œBlessed” or β€œdaughter of heaven”
  10. Fabee (African and Arabic) – β€œBlessing” or β€œfavor”
  11. Fabunni (African) – β€œGiven to me by God”
  12. Hadaya (African and Arabic) – β€œGift”
  13. Hibo (Eastern African – Somalian) – β€œGift”
  14. Inayat (African and Arabic) – β€œBlessing of God” or β€œkindness”
  15. Kirabo (African unisex name) – β€œGift of the God”
  16. Makana (African – Swahili and Hawaiian) – β€œGirl who’s a gift to the world” or β€œreward”
  17. Masego (Southern African – Tswana) – β€œA blessing”
  18. Miesha (African and Arabic) – β€œGift or blessing of God” or β€œalive and well”
  19. Mugisa (African – Ugandan) – β€œBlessing”
  20. Neliah (African) – β€œGift or present from the town”
  21. Nkiru (African) – β€œThe greatest will come” or β€œGod will provide the excellent gift once more”
  22. Olufunke (African) – β€œGifted from God to be loved”
  23. Oluyomi (African unisex name) – β€œSent or delivered by God”
  24. Omphile (South African) – β€œGod gave” or β€œgift from God”
  25. Tapiwa (African) – β€œShe who was given as a gift”
  26. Zawadi (African – Swahili) – β€œGift”

 

What African Girl Names Mean Hope?

  1. Asha (African and Arabic) – β€œHope”
  2. Taraji (African – Swahili) – β€œHope”

 

African Girl Names That Mean β€œHappiness”

  1. Lethabo – Unisex name meaning β€œrejoice” or β€œhappiness”
  2. Temwa (African – Senga) – β€œLove and happiness”

 

African Girl Names That Mean β€œSun”

  1. Adita (African and Sanskrit) – β€œOne who belongs to the sun”
  2. Asis (African and Hebrew) – β€œOf the sun” or β€œnew wine”
  3. Kianga – Name that means β€œsun” (beams of the sun)
  4. Nomalanga (African – Zulu) – β€œSunshine light” or β€œbrilliant ”

 

African Girl Names That Mean β€œAngel”

  1. Malaika (African – Swahili) – β€œAn angel of heaven”
  2. Nimeesha – β€œDearest angel of the God”

 

African Girl Names That Mean Light & Bright

  1. Aberash (Eastern African and Amharic) – β€œShining” or β€œgiving off light”
  2. Dazzline (African and English) – β€œDazzling”
  3. Lesedi (Southern African – Sesotho) – β€œBeam of light” or β€œray of light”
  4. Liseli (African – Zambia) – β€œLight”
  5. Nuru (African, Aramaic, and Arabic) – β€œLight”
  6. Sanaa (African – Swahili) – β€œRadiance,” β€œshine above others,” or β€œluminosity reflected by something”
  7. Zala (African) – β€œShine and brightness” or a name that means β€œRose”

 

African Girl Names That Mean Love

  1. Adenike (African) – β€œAffectionate,” β€œthe crown is loving,” or β€œcherished crown”
  2. Bisa (African) – β€œGreatly loved”
  3. Charminique (African and English) – β€œFemale child born out of love” 
  4. Habika (African) – Pet name for girls meaning β€œdarling,” β€œbeloved,” or β€œsweetheart”
  5. Hashiki (African – Swahili) – β€œPassion” 
  6. Hoyam (African and Arabic) – β€œPassionate love”
  7. Jumoke (African and Egyptian) – β€œEverybody loves the child” or β€œloved by all”
  8. Kaweria (African – Kenyan) – β€œThe loving one”
  9. Kendi (African unisex name) – β€œOne who is loved” or β€œcherished”
  10. Lolovivi (African) – β€œLove is always there”
  11. Omolara (West African) – β€œThe loving child of the family” or β€œchild born at the right time”
  12. Oratilwe (African) – Pet name for a loved one meaning β€œdearest and darling one”
  13. Penda (African – Swahili and Namibian) – β€œLoved,” β€œbeloved,” β€œadmired,” or β€œbe brave”
  14. Tene (African – Euroba) – β€œLove”
  15. Thandeka (African) – β€œThe loved one”
  16. Thandi (African – Zulu) – β€œOne who loves deeply”
  17. Thandolwethu (African) – β€œOur love”

 

African Girl Names Meaning Princess

  1. Adaeze (African – Igbo and Nigerian) – β€œPrincess” or β€œdaughter of the king”
  2. Jahzara (African) – β€œBlessed princess”
  3. Nkosazana (African – Xhosa) – β€œPrincess”
  4. Shahina (African and Arabic) – β€œPrincess” or β€œfalconess” (falcons are associated with royalty)
  5. Sura (African and Arabic) – β€œPrincess,” β€œbrave,” or β€œtraveling by night”
  6. Urbi (African and Egyptian) – β€œPrincess”

 

What African Girl Names Mean Queen?

  1. Rihanna (African and Irish girl name) – β€œGoddess,” β€œgreat queen,” or girl plant name meaning β€œbasil”
  2. Thema (African and Egyptian) – β€œThe queen”
  3. Zhenga (South African) – β€œQueen”

 

Favorite African-American Names For Girls

  1. Akilah – β€œIntelligent and logical”
  2. Ashanti – β€œAfrican tribe name”
  3. Brianna – β€œStrong and virtuous”
  4. Gabrielle – β€œWoman of God”
  5. Jendayi – β€œThankful”
  6. Keisha – β€œFavorite”
  7. Kimmie – β€œRock with diamonds”
  8. Makena – β€œHappy one”
  9. Natoya – β€œOne who can dance”
  10. Samiya – β€œHigh person” or β€œsublime and noble”
  11. Sarda – β€œHurried”
  12. Shakini – β€œThe most beautiful one”
  13. Shanti – β€œPeace”

 

Northern African Names For Girls

  1. Aicha (African and Arabic) – β€œAlive and well”
  2. Alheri (North African – Hausa) – Name that means β€œgrace”
  3. Anipe (African and Egyptian) – β€œDaughter of the Nile”
  4. Cleopatra (African, Egyptian, and ancient Greek name) – β€œGlory of the father” 
  5. Khadija (African and Arabic) – β€œTrustworthy” or β€œrespected”

 

Southern African Names For Girls

  1. Gugulethu (Southern African – Zulu and Xhosa) – β€œTreasure” or β€œpride”
  2. Mbali (African – Zulu) – β€œFlower”
  3. Pretoria (African) – Place name in South Africa
  4. Tatenda (Southern African unisex name) – β€œThank you”

 

West African Names For Girls

  1. Ahanti (African – Twi, language in Ghana) – Warrior name meaning β€œwarlike”
  2. Asabi (African – Yoruban in southwestern Nigeria) – β€œOne of select birth”
  3. Ayoka (African – Yoruban) – β€œOne who causes joy all around”
  4. Ghana (African) – β€œCountry in Africa”
  5. Jenue (African) – β€œFrom the city of Jenue, Nigeria)
  6. Monifa (African – Yoruban) – β€œLucky”
  7. Nasha (African – Nigerian and Persian) – β€œBorn during the rainy season” or β€œjudge”
  8. Niana (African) – Place name after an African city in Mali
  9. Toure (Africa) – β€œOne who belongs to Soussou (ethnic group in Sierra Leone)”

 

East African Names For Girls

  1. Aluna (African – Kenyan and Hawaiian name) – β€œCome here,” β€œapproach,” or β€œdescent”
  2. Busara (African – Swahili and Tanzanian) – β€œWisdom,” β€œforesight,” β€œprudence,” or β€œsense”
  3. Fadiya (African – Swahili) – β€œRedeemer”
  4. Faika (African – Swahili and Arabic) – β€œBetter” or β€œsuperior”
  5. Farashuu (African – Kenyan) – β€œButterfly”
  6. Hiwot (Eastern African – Amharic) – β€œLife” 
  7. Jamelia (African – Somali) – β€œBeautiful”
  8. Jumapili (African – Kenyan) – β€œBorn on Sunday”
  9. Manica (African) – Place name for a town in Mozambique
  10. Mwassaa (African – Kenyan) – β€œEverywhere”
  11. Nyokabi (African – Kenyan) – β€œOf the Maasai people”
  12. Sadaka (African – Swahili) – β€œSpiritual offering”
  13. Wokabi (African – Kenyan) – β€œShe’s of the Maasai”

 

African & Arabic Girl Names For Muslims

  1. Abla (African – Akan and Arabic) – β€œGirl born on Tuesday” or β€œvoluptuous”
  2. Adila (African and Arabic) – β€œEqual,” β€œupright,” β€œhonest,” or β€œjust”
  3. Amani (Arabic, African – Swahili, and Indian) – β€œFaith”
  4. Aziza (Hebrew and Arabic – Swahili) – β€œVery precious”
  5. Faizah (African and Arabic) – β€œVictorious girl”
  6. Habiba (African and Arabic) – Pet name for girls meaning β€œbeloved,” β€œdarling,” or β€œsweetheart”
  7. Halima (African and Arabic) – β€œGenerous,” β€œpatient,” β€œmild-mannered,” or β€œgentle”
  8. Imani (African – Swahili and Arabic) – β€œFaith”
  9. Jamala (African – Swahili and Arabic) – β€œWell-mannered,” β€œpretty,” or β€œmoon-faced”
  10. Jameelah (African and Arabic) – β€œChaste woman,” β€œgraceful,” or β€œbeautiful”
  11. Mehr (African, Arabic, and Iranian) – β€œBlessing” or β€œseventh solar month”
  12. Neam (African, Arabic, and Hindi) – β€œGod’s blessings”
  13. Neema (African – Swahili and Arabic) – β€œBorn in richness” 
  14. Rashida (African – Swahili and Arabic) – β€œThe righteous one”

 

Uncommon & Rare African Girl Names

  1. Absco (African – Kenyan) – β€œOne with an inventive mind” 
  2. Anana (African – Akan) – β€œFourth child”
  3. Genet (African – Ethiopian) – β€œParadise” or β€œgarden of Eden”
  4. Ghalyela (African) – β€œVery valuable”

 

African Nature Names For Girls

  1. Abeba – β€œFlower”
  2. Aoko – β€œEvergreen blue tree”
  3. Ayana – β€œPretty and scented flower” or β€œflower that’s forever blooming”
  4. Bikita – β€œAnteater”
  5. Durah – β€œPearl”
  6. Eega – β€œPalm bird who loves to fly” 
  7. Floarea – β€œBlooming flower”
  8. Haracha – β€œFrog”
  9. Hinaa – β€œMyrtle” 
  10. Jala – β€œLarge freshwater fish”
  11. Jalah – β€œSmall-leafed wild indigo plant”
  12. Kanoni – β€œLittle bird”
  13. Keeya – β€œFlower of the garden”
  14. Kessie – β€œLion”
  15. Kiho – β€œFog”
  16. Kizzy – β€œYellow flower”
  17. Kymbre – β€œDiamond-bearing rock”
  18. Loloo – β€œPearls or gems in the ocean”
  19. Lulana – Name that means β€œmoon” (shining moon) or a β€œguiding star”
  20. Marjani – β€œCorals”
  21. Marka – β€œSteady rain”
  22. Mesi – β€œSmoke” or β€œcloud of fine particles”
  23. Netta – β€œShrubberies,” β€œtrees,” or β€œgate”
  24. Nyeki – β€œRecently grown plant”
  25. Palesa – β€œBeautiful and majestic flower”
  26. Sanura – β€œKitten”
  27. Tawanda – β€œSlender, young tree”
  28. Tisa – β€œCypress tree”
  29. Wangari – β€œLeopard”
  30. Zahra – β€œFlower” or β€œshining”
  31. Zaire – β€œRiver”

 

Short African Girl Names

  1. Ada – β€œFirst daughter”
  2. Bai – β€œPerson of purity”
  3. Bao – β€œGem”
  4. Dayo – β€œArrival of joy”
  5. Deka – β€œMessenger from heaven”
  6. Duni – β€œSmall” 
  7. Fola – β€œGlory,” β€œprestige,” or β€œhonorable one”
  8. Hidi – β€œRoot”
  9. Hija – β€œDaughter”
  10. Kaya – β€œHome”
  11. Kya – β€œDiamond in the sky”
  12. Lewa – β€œBeautiful person”
  13. Miah – β€œDearest person”
  14. Nala – Disney name meaning β€œlioness” or β€œlots of water”
  15. Nalo – β€œMost lovable person”
  16. Ni – β€œBlessings”
  17. Nia – β€œPurpose”
  18. Noma – β€œFarmer” or β€œcultivator”
  19. Nya – β€œCompanion” or β€œfriend”
  20. Ola – β€œWealth” or β€œprecious”
  21. Sala – β€œGentle woman”
  22. Zora – β€œDawn”

 

Long African Girl Names

  1. Amarachukwu – β€œMercy of God,” β€œdivine grace,” or β€œGod’s grace”
  2. Amogelang – β€œAccept” or β€œreceive”
  3. Avongara – β€œTo tie”
  4. Beheshta – β€œParadise”
  5. Chidinma – β€œGod is good”
  6. Debelah – β€œFriendly and charming person”
  7. Dumisani – β€œHonorable and well-praised” or β€œgive praise”
  8. Enzokuhle – β€œDo good” or β€œexpected to do great things”
  9. Gawahir – β€œPrecious stones or jewels”
  10. Katlego – β€œSuccess”
  11. Melokuhle – β€œOne who represents good things” or β€œstand for what is right”
  12. Mukondi – β€œDancer”
  13. Nakimera – β€œTalent or skills from God”
  14. Nkechinyere – β€œGod‘s pleasure which came to this world”
  15. Nyathera – β€œBeing modest”
  16. Nyawira – β€œHard working”
  17. Olajuwan – β€œExaltation of the triumph”
  18. Sarafina – β€œBright star”
  19. Tafadzwa – β€œWe’re pleased”
  20. Tenesha – β€œGirl born on a Monday”
  21. Terehasa – β€œBlessed one”
  22. Tinashe – β€œGod is always with us” or β€œbelief in God”
  23. Waitherero – β€œThe better one”

 

African Versions Of Names From Around The World

  1. Anika (African and Sanskrit) – β€œGraceful young girl”; variant of the Greek name β€œAnna”
  2. Hana (African, Hawaiian, and Japanese girl name) – β€œGracious”; variant of β€œHannah”
  3. Ianthe (African and Greek girl name) – β€œFlower of purple or violet color”
  4. Kataleya (African and Spanish girl name) – β€œPure”; variant of β€œCattleya” or β€œCattley’s flower”
  5. Okal (African) – β€œVictory of the people”; variant of the Greek boy name β€œNicodemus”

 

African Girl Names Based On Birth Date Or Circumstances

  1. Aba – β€œGirl born on Thursday”
  2. Abena – β€œGirl born on Tuesday”
  3. Abiba – β€œFirst baby born after grandmother’s death”
  4. Abiona – β€œBorn during a journey”
  5. Abuya – β€œBorn when the garden was overgrown”
  6. Achieng – β€œBorn during the day time”
  7. Adhiambo – β€œDaughter born after sunset”
  8. Adjoa – β€œDaughter born”
  9. Afia – β€œDaughter born on Friday”; variant of β€œAfi” or β€œAfua”
  10. Akello – β€œGirl born after twins”
  11. Akeyo – β€œBorn during the harvest”
  12. Akia – β€œFirstborn”
  13. Akinyi – β€œBorn in the morning” or β€œborn during forenoon”
  14. Akosua – β€œGirl born on Sunday”
  15. Akua – β€œChild born on Thursday”
  16. Akuba – β€œOne born on Wednesday”
  17. Aluoch – β€œOne born during an overcast morning”
  18. Ama – β€œChild born on Saturday”
  19. Amondi – β€œBorn at dawn”
  20. Angweng – β€œOne born during the time of the white ants”
  21. Anyango – β€œOne born during mid-day”
  22. Athiambo – β€œOne born in the late evening”
  23. Atieno – β€œOne born at night”
  24. Audi – β€œThe last daughter”
  25. Awino – β€œOne born with the cord around”
  26. Awo – β€œGirl born on Thursday”
  27. Bandele – β€œBorn away from home”
  28. Chausiku – β€œOne born at night”
  29. Dubaku – β€œEleventh child” 
  30. Efia – β€œOne born on Friday”
  31. Falala – β€œBorn into abundance”
  32. Hamisi – β€œOne born on Thursday”
  33. Kayin – β€œLong-awaited child”
  34. Kehinde – β€œSecond child”
  35. Kiden – β€œGirl born after three boys”
  36. Kwamboka – β€œOne born while crossing a river”
  37. Nafula – β€œOne born during the rainy season”
  38. Nomasonto – β€œOne born on Sunday”
  39. Nyambura – β€œBorn in the rain”
  40. Nyanjera – β€œBorn on the way”
  41. Onnie – β€œChild born in the divine place”
  42. Otieno – β€œPerson born at night”
  43. Sisi – β€œBorn on Sunday”
  44. Tanisha – β€œGirl born on Monday”
  45. Tarana – β€œGirl born during the day”

 

African Color-Based Names

  1. Afra – β€œWhite”
  2. Jwahir – β€œGolden woman”
  3. Kaniqua – β€œBlack dress”
  4. Montsho – β€œBlack-colored person”
  5. Neela – β€œBluish shaded color”
  6. Tale – β€œGreen”
  7. Wamuiru – β€œDark-skinned beauty”
  8. Wamweru – β€œOne who’s light-skinned”

 

African Twin Girl Names

  1. Adongo – β€œSecond of twins”
  2. Apiyo – β€œFirst of twins”
  3. Banji – β€œSecond of twins”
  4. Barongo – β€œYounger twin”
  5. Nakato – β€œTwin born after the firstborn in the family”
  6. Panyin – β€œOlder twin”
  7. Taiwo – β€œFirst twin to see the world”

 

African Musical Names For Girls

  1. Kora – β€œStringed instrument with 21 strings”; used extensively in West Africa
  2. Marimba – β€œPercussion musical instrument with wooden bars struck by mallets”
  3. Wambui – β€œSinger of songs”

 

Gender-Neutral African Names

  1. Abungu – β€œOf the forest”
  2. Adwin – β€œCreative person” or β€œartist”
  3. Amare – β€œExtremely handsome person sent by God to love”
  4. Chibuzo – β€œ God is leading the way”
  5. Chidubem – β€œOne repaired by the Almighty”
  6. Chiedozie – β€œPlanned by God”
  7. Kaikara – β€œGod’s traditional name” 
  8. Kione – β€œFrom nowhere”
  9. Luthando – β€œLove and adoration”
  10. Mirembe – β€œPeaceful nature” or β€œpeaceful world”
  11. Naiser – β€œFounder of belief”
  12. Neo – β€œSkilled one” or β€œtalented one”

 

African Girl Names From A To Z

African Girl Names Starting With A

  1. Abebi
  2. Abimbola
  3. Adana
  4. Adanne
  5. Adebowale
  6. Adeola
  7. Adhra
  8. Adisa
  9. Affrica
  10. Afiya
  11. Afolabi
  12. Akachi
  13. Amne
  14. Aparaa
  15. Aphra
  16. Arafa
  17. Arusi
  18. Ayira 
  19. Azana

 

African Girl Names Starting With B

  1. Baako
  2. Baina
  3. Beka 
  4. Binah
  5. Binta 
  6. Bishara

 

African Girl Names Starting With C

  1. Camara
  2. Capria
  3. Chalondra
  4. Cheche
  5. Chikelu
  6. Chikere
  7. Chinelo
  8. Cleotha

 

African Girl Names Starting With D

  1. Dabiku
  2. Dada
  3. Dembe
  4. Desta
  5. Dubaka
  6. Ducha

 

African Girl Names Starting With E

  1. Ebele
  2. Eidi
  3. Ekene
  4. Ekua
  5. Ekundayo
  6. Ellema
  7. Emene
  8. Esiankiki

 

African Girl Names Starting With F

  1. Fadhila
  2. Fahari
  3. Fallon
  4. Fana
  5. Fanaka
  6. Faraja
  7. Fayola
  8. Feechi
  9. Femi
  10. Fisseha
  11. Folami 
  12. Fumnaya
  13. Furaha 

 

African Girl Names Starting With G

  1. Gakeri
  2. Gala
  3. Gamada
  4. Gavivi
  5. Ghanima
  6. Gheche
  7. Gzifa

 

African Girl Names Starting With H

  1. Hadiza
  2. Hagos
  3. Hanuni
  4. Hanzila
  5. Hawla
  6. Hazina
  7. Hiari

 

African Girl Names Starting With I

  1. Ibbie
  2. Ife
  3. Indusa
  4. Ingumba

 

African Girl Names Starting With J

  1. Jahia
  2. Jamilia
  3. Japera
  4. Jariah
  5. Jela
  6. Jetta
  7. Jettie
  8. Jioni 
  9. Jira
  10. Juji
  11. Julene
  12. Julisha
  13. Juza

 

African Girl Names Starting With K

  1. Kabibe
  2. Kabili
  3. Kainda
  4. Kalei
  5. Kalere
  6. Kande
  7. Kanika
  8. Karasi
  9. Karimah
  10. Kaula
  11. Kecia
  12. Keishla
  13. Keita
  14. Kelenna
  15. Kenda
  16. Kenya
  17. Kerubo
  18. Kesin
  19. Kesslee
  20. Kia
  21. Kijana
  22. Kimya
  23. Kinfe
  24. Kioni
  25. Kissa
  26. Kubwa
  27. Kumani
  28. Kunto

 

African Girl Names Starting With L

  1. Laqueta
  2. Ledisi
  3. Leeda
  4. Lehana
  5. Lindiwe
  6. Loba
  7. Loveie
  8. Lu lu 

 

African Girl Names Starting With M

  1. Machupa
  2. Madana
  3. Mandere
  4. Mansa 
  5. Mardea
  6. Marini 
  7. Mashaka
  8. Meleni
  9. Meria
  10. Meron
  11. Messina
  12. Mhina 
  13. Mikenna
  14. Milandu 
  15. Miniya 
  16. Miyanda
  17. Modupe 
  18. Morathi
  19. Mugure
  20. Murigo
  21. Muthoni

 

African Girl Names Starting with N

  1. Naaila
  2. Naataanii
  3. Nafuna 
  4. Nailah 
  5. Naja 
  6. Nakeisha
  7. Naki 
  8. Naserian
  9. Nataki
  10. Nathaara
  11. Nathifa 
  12. Natine
  13. Nduta 
  14. Ngendo
  15. Ngina
  16. Ngozi
  17. Nisar 
  18. Njeri
  19. Njoki
  20. Nkechi
  21. Nkiruka
  22. Nnenia
  23. Nnenna
  24. Nombeko
  25. Nomuula 
  26. Noxolo
  27. Nsombi
  28. Nuzhah
  29. Nyaguthii
  30. Nyah
  31. Nyakio
  32. Nyala
  33. Nyarai
  34. Nyasha
  35. Nyla 
  36. Nyoka

 

African Girl Names Starting With O

  1. Obioma
  2. Ode 
  3. Okapi
  4. Okoth
  5. Oluchi
  6. Olufemi
  7. Omari
  8. Onaedo
  9. Oni
  10. Onika
  11. Ontibile
  12. Onyeka
  13. Onyekachi
  14. Osith

 

African Girl Names Starting With P

  1. Paka
  2. Pamojan
  3. Panya
  4. Peeta
  5. Pemba
  6. Phenyo
  7. Phomell
  8. Pulika

 

African Girl Names Starting With Q

  1. Qalhata
  2. Qbilah
  3. Quanda
  4. Quaneta
  5. Quinteena
  6. Quorella
  7. Qwara

 

African Girl Names Starting With R

  1. Ramla
  2. Raziya 
  3. Rethabil
  4. Rhaxma

 

African Girl Names Starting With S

  1. Saada
  2. Sade
  3. Saidah
  4. Saidi
  5. Salama
  6. Salihah
  7. Sekai
  8. Serwa
  9. Shange
  10. Sharik
  11. Simisola
  12. Sitembileq
  13. Siyanda 
  14. Subira 
  15. Sumana

 

African Girl Names Starting With T

  1. Tabia
  2. Tahira
  3. Takiyah
  4. Taleisha
  5. Tamala 
  6. Tamasha
  7. Tarisai 
  8. Tawia
  9. Tazara
  10. Tendai
  11. Tererai
  12. Teshi 
  13. Thembeka 
  14. Tiaret
  15. Tiassale
  16. Timberly
  17. Tiombe
  18. Titilayo 
  19. Tiwa 
  20. Tokunbo
  21. Tomika
  22. Tumelo 

 

African Girl Names Starting With U

  1. Uheri
  2. Ujana 
  3. Umi
  4. Uvatera
  5. Uzima
  6. Uzuri

 

African Girl Names Starting With V

  1. Vatusia
  2. Venda
  3. Visola

 

African Girl Names Starting With W

  1. Waceera
  2. Wairimu 
  3. Wakiuru 
  4. Walta
  5. Wamuhu
  6. Wangai 
  7. Wangera
  8. Wangu 
  9. Wanja 
  10. Wanjeri
  11. Wanjiku
  12. Wanjiru 
  13. Winda

 

African Girl Names Starting With X

  1. Xhosa
  2. Xinavane
  3. Xola
  4. Xolani

 

African Girl Names Starting With Y

  1. Yakini
  2. Yassah
  3. Yatima
  4. Yihana
  5. Yohance
  6. Yoruba
  7. Yumna

 

African Girl Names Starting With Z

  1. Zalika
  2. Zaya
  3. Zella
  4. Zene
  5. Zhuri
  6. Zina 
  7. Ziraili
  8. Zo
  9. Zoan
  10. Zola
  11. Zuna
  12. Zuwena
  13. Zweena

 

Bonus: Favorite African Baby Boy Names

  • Aadan – β€œSon of Adam”
  • Kofi – β€œBorn on a Friday”
  • Mikaili – β€œGod‘s messenger”; variant of the angel name β€œMichael”
  • Rafiki – β€œA friend” 
  • Russom – β€œLeader” or β€œhead of the charge”

 

Factors To Consider When Choosing African Girl Names

  • Name meaning
  • Pronunciation – African names might not be pronounced the same as similarly spelled English words
  • Length – Many African names are long (though you can always pick a short nickname)
  • Combination with middle and last names – Read aloud your child’s possible full name to check whether it sounds good or not
  • Acronyms – Careful with the resulting acronyms of their names to avoid creating potentially embarrassing combinations such as β€œASS” or β€œFAT”

 

 

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