List of African Baby Names Meanings

Zula

(ZOO-lə)

The meaning of the name Zula is Brilliant, Ahead. The origin of the name Zula is African. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. Also a town on the Red Sea.

Meaning: Unclear Origin: African

Abena

The meaning of the name “Abena” is: “Born on a Tuesday”. Categories: African Names, Akan Names, Ghanaian Names. Used in: African countries. Gender: Girl Names. Origins: African.

Meaning: Born on Tuesday Origin: African

Ashur

Assyrian Meaning: The name Ashur is an Assyrian baby name. In Assyrian the meaning of the name Ashur is: Ashur was the Assyrian god of war. Ashur is also an Islamic month.

Meaning: Born during the month Origin: African

Zaila

The meaning of the name Zaila is Might, Power. The origin of the name Zaila is Arabic. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. People who like the name Zaila also like: Zaida, Zaina, Zahara, Aurora, Zahra, Zahina, Zalika.

Meaning: Female Origin: African

Zo

The meaning of the name “Zo” is: “Spiritual Leader”. Categories: African American Names, African Names, Ugandan Names, Unisex Names.

Meaning: Spiritual Leader Origin: African

Semira

Hebrew Meaning: The name Semira is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Semira is: From heaven.

Meaning: Fulfilled Origin: African

Audi

The company name is based on the Latin translation of the surname of the founder, August Horch. "Horch", meaning "listen" in German, becomes "audi" in Latin. The four rings of the Audi logo each represent one of four car companies that banded together to create Audi's predecessor company, Auto Union.

Meaning: Last daughter Origin: African

Kendi

The meaning of the name Kendi is The Loved One. The origin of the name Kendi is African.

Meaning: The Loved One Origin: African

Damilola

Damilola is a name in Yoruba Language which literally translates 'Prosper me'. It always has a prefix such as Olu- or Oluwa- (God), Ade- (Royalty), Ifa- (Oracle) etc. Yoruba is the native language of Yoruba people, who are one of the home nations making up Nigeria in West Africa.

Meaning: God gave me this gift Origin: African

Kuron

The meaning of the name “Kuron” is: “Thanks”. Categories: African Names, Unisex Names.

Meaning: Thanks Origin: African