List of African Baby Names Meanings

Davonna

The name Davonna is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Davonna is: Beloved. Feminine of David.

Meaning: A form of davina, devonna Origin: African-American

Jabarri

The name Jabari is an Egyptian baby name. In Egyptian the meaning of the name Jabari is: Brave.

Meaning: A valiant man Origin: African

Jelani

(jeh-LAHN-ee)

The meaning of the name “Jelani” is: “Great, powerful”. Categories: African American Names, African Names, Muslim Names, Swahili Names.

Meaning: One who is mighty, Strong Origin: African

Jetta

(YET-tah)

Latin Meaning: The name Jetta is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Jetta is: Jet black.

Meaning: Suggesting a jet-black gemstone Origin: African-American

Kimmy

Kimmy. "From The Meadow Of The Royal Fortress" The meaning of the name Kimmy is From The Meadow Of The Royal Fortress. The origin of the name Kimmy is English.

Meaning: A familiar form of kimberly Origin: African

Kwame

(KWAH-meh)

Kwame or Kwamé is a Twi and Akan day name given to a boy born on a Saturday, originating in Ghana. People with this name include: Kwame Anthony Appiah, a Ghanaian-British philosopher of semantics and racism.

Meaning: Saturday born Origin: African

Makeena

Makeena has its origins in the African-Swahili language. Makeena is a variant form of the African, English, and Swahili Makena. See also the related category swahili. Makeena is not regularly used as a baby girl name.

Meaning: Man of abundance Origin: African

Makena

(muh-KEN-na)

Makena is actually Hawaiian in origin, meaning "abundance". ― billson808 12/7/2005. A lot of people mistake this name with the Irish surname-turned-given-name Makenna (meaning "Son of Kenneth"). ― Pheadirean 8/22/2006. The name is only for females.

Meaning: Man of abundance Origin: African

Nya

Nya. Pronunciation: NIY-ə, NEE-ə (key) Nia's like a compact SUV or a shot of espresso. It's a trim little burst of personality, perfectly suited to the moment. It has two independent origins, from a Swahili word meaning "goal" and from the Welsh form of the name Niamh.

Meaning: Purpose Origin: African

Nyah

The meaning of the name “Nyah” is: “Purpose”. Additional information: In Njen Language spoken in North West Cameroon (Batibo sub-division) Nyah means "Original". Categories: African Names, Swahili Names. Used in: African countries, English speaking countries. Gender: Girl Names.

Meaning: Purpose Origin: African