List of African Baby Names Meanings

Folami

(FOH-lə-mee)

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

Meaning: One who demands respect Origin: African

Fumnaya

(foom-NAH-yah)

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

Meaning: Give me love Origin: African

Furaha

(foo-RAH-hah)

Meaning of name Furaha. Etymology : Means "joy, happiness" in Swahili. Saint : Origin : Eastern African.

Meaning: Delight Origin: African

Ife

(EE-feh)

a male or female given name: from a Yoruba word meaning “love.”. ... The present-day pious Yoruba consults the replica of boards which were found in Ife, and which were thousands of years old.

Meaning: Woman of love Origin: African

Imamu

(i-MAH-moo)

Meaning of name Imamu. Etymology : Means "spiritual leader" in Swahili, ultimately from Arabic (Imam). Saint : Origin : Eastern African.

Meaning: Spiritual leader Origin: African

Jabari

(jah-BAHR-ee)

Jabari is a masculine name popularized by African-Americans. It comes from the Swahili language and means “the brave one” (i.e., fearless). Swahili is an East African language spoken primarily in the counties of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Meaning: Courageous Origin: African, Arabic

Jaz

(JAZ)

The meaning of the name “Jaz” is: “Fragrant flower; Short form of Jaz- names”. Categories: American Names, Unisex Names. Used in: English speaking countries. Gender: Both, Boy Names, Girl Names.

Meaning: Unclear Origin: African, English

Jojo

(JO-jo)

The meaning of the name “Jojo” is: “Monday born”. Categories: African Names, Fante Names, Ghanaian Names, Unisex Names. Used in: African countries. Gender: Both, Boy Names, Girl Names.

Meaning: God raises Origin: African, Hebrew

Kanye

(KAHN-yay)

Kanye /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/ is an Igbo name meaning "Let's give" or to give honor, tribute.

Meaning: Freedom Origin: African, Hawaiian

Katlego

(kaht-LEH-gaw)

Given Name KATLEGO. GENDER: Masculine & Feminine. USAGE: Southern African, Tswana.

Meaning: Achieving Origin: African