List of African Baby Names Meanings

Kofi

(KOH-fee)

Kofi is an Akan day name given name for a male child born on a Friday, originating in Ghana. The name and its variations including Koffi are also common in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Togo.

Meaning: Male child born on a Friday Origin: African

Kojo

(KOH-jo)

Meanings and history of the name Kojo: | Edit. Kojo is a Ghanaian name from the Akan language meaning "boy born on a Monday"

Meaning: Monday born Origin: African

Kunto

(KOON-taw)

Given Name KUNTO. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Western African, Akan.

Meaning: Third born Origin: African

Kwanza

(KWAHN-zah)

Kwanza is a name derived from the African Holiday Kwanzaa, which means the first fruits of harvest. During the celebration, there are seven days of celebration that take place. Famous real-life people named Kwanza: | Edit.

Meaning: First Origin: African

Lekan

(LEH-kahn)

Meaning of name Lekan. Etymology : Short form of OLAMILEKAN. Saint : Origin : Yoruba.

Meaning: My wealth is growing Origin: African

Lerato

(lə-RAH-tow)

The meaning of the name Lerato is Song Of My Soul. The origin of the name Lerato is African.

Meaning: Beloved woman Origin: African

Lesedi

(leh-SEH-di)

Meaning of name Lesedi. Etymology : Means "light" in Tswana. Saint : Origin : Southern African.

Meaning: Woman of light Origin: African

Masego

(mah-SEH-gaw)

Masego is a African girl name. The meaning of the name is Blessed.

Meaning: Divine favor Origin: African

Masika

(mah-SEE-kah)

Egyptian Meaning: The name Masika is an Egyptian baby name. In Egyptian the meaning of the name Masika is: Born during rain.

Meaning: Born on a rainy day Origin: African

Mbali

(MBAH-lee)

Meaning of name Mbali. Etymology : Means "flower" in Zulu. Saint : Origin : Southern African.

Meaning: Like a flower Origin: African