List of African Baby Names Meanings

Nnenne

(NEH-neh)

Meaning & History. Means "mother's mother" in Igbo. This name is sometimes given to a child when it is believed that she is a reincarnation of her maternal grandmother. Home » Names.

Meaning: Mother of my mother Origin: African

Nomalanga

(nah-mah-LAHN-gah)

Origin and Meaning of Nomalanga. "Nomalanga" is a name of African origin, and it means "Sunny". It's a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Meaning: Sunlit Origin: African

Nombeko

(nahm-BEE-koh)

The meaning of the name “Nombeko” is: “Respect”. Categories: African Names, South African Names, Xhosa Names.

Meaning: Esteem Origin: African

Nomusa

(naw-MOOS-ah)

Meaning of name Nomusa. Etymology : Means "merciful" in Ndebele. Saint : Origin : Southern African.

Meaning: Filled with compassion Origin: African

Nontle

(NAWN-tleh)

Given Name NONTLE. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Southern African, Xhosa.

Meaning: Beauty's mother Origin: African

Nuru

(NOO-roo)

The name Nuru is a baby boy name. The name Nuru comes from the African origin. In African The meaning of the name Nuru is: Born at night. (Swahili). Name Information.

Meaning: Filled with light Origin: African

Nyala

(NYAH-lə)

Meaning of name Nyala. Etymology : From the name of a type of African antelope, ultimately derived from the Bantu word nyálà. Saint : Origin : Various.

Meaning: Similar to antelope Origin: African

Nyarai

(NAY-ray)

Given Name NYARAI. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Southern African, Shona.

Meaning: Humble woman Origin: African

Obasi

(oh-BAH-see)

The meaning of the name “Obasi” is: “Honor of god”. Categories: Nigerian Names.

Meaning: In God's honor Origin: African

Ogechi

(aw-GEH-chi)

The meaning of name Ogechi and origin Igbo. The meaning of name Ogechi , origin of name Ogechi , baby name Ogechi.

Meaning: The greatest of God's times Origin: African