List of African Baby Names Meanings

Chikelu

(chi-KEH-loo)

It is pronounced as CH-AYAYihLuw †. Chikelu is used predominantly in the Igbo language and its origin is African-Igbo. Chikelu is a variant of the name Chikere (Igbo). See also the related category igbo. Chikelu is unusual as a baby name for boys.

Meaning: Created by God Origin: African

Chikere

(chi-KEH-reh)

Given Name CHIKERE. GENDER: Masculine & Feminine. USAGE: Western African, Igbo.

Meaning: Created by God Origin: African

Chipo

(CHI-po)

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

Meaning: Present Origin: African

Chuks

(CHOOKS)

Meaning of name Chuks. Etymology : Diminutive of Igbo names beginning with the element Chukwu meaning "God". Saint : Origin : Igbo.

Meaning: God did great deeds Origin: African

Chukwuemeka

(chook-woo-eh-MEH-kah)

Meaning of name Chukwuemeka. Etymology : Means "God has done something great" in Igbo. Saint : Origin : Igbo.

Meaning: God did great deeds Origin: African

Dada

(DAH-dah)

The name Dada is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Dada is: curly-haired child'.

Meaning: One with wavy hair Origin: African

Dakarai

(dah-KAHR-eye)

The name Dakarai is a baby boy name. The name Dakarai comes from the African origin. In African The meaning of the name Dakarai is: Zimbabwean name meaning 'happiness'. Similar Names: Bakari ( African )

Meaning: Exult Origin: African

Dayo

(DA-yo)

Given Name DAYO. GENDER: Masculine & Feminine. USAGE: Western African, Yoruba.

Meaning: Pleasure is coming Origin: African

Deka

(DEH-ka)

African Meaning: The name Deka is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Deka is: Pleasing.

Meaning: The pleasing one Origin: African

Desta

(DES-tə)

Given Name DESTA. GENDER: Feminine & Masculine. USAGE: Eastern African, Amharic.

Meaning: Pleasure Origin: African