List of African Baby Names Meanings Starting with D

Damel

[ syll. da-mel, dam-el ] The baby boy name Damel is pronounced DAHMAHL †. Damel is of English-American origin. The name Damel means 'a strong-willed man'.

Meaning: Strong minded Origin: African

Danesh

Danish is a Persian word which literally translates to "knowledge", "science" and "wisdom". It is a popular Muslim name in the Indian subcontinent.

Meaning: Knowledge learning Origin: African

Danjuma

Danjuma is used chiefly in Hausa and its origin is African-Hausa. Danjuma's meaning is son of Friday. See also the related categories, son (heir) and hausa. Danjuma is not widely used as a baby name for boys.

Meaning: Born on friday Origin: African

Danladi

da-nla-di, dan-l-adi ] The baby boy name Danladi is pronounced Dae-NLAA-Diy- †. Danladi's language of origin is African-Hausa and it is predominantly used in Hausa. The meaning of Danladi is 'born on Sunday'. See also the related category hausa. Danladi is not often used as a baby boy name.

Meaning: Born on a sunday Origin: African

Darice

The name Darice is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Darice is: Wise. Feminine form from the male Dara, a biblical descendant of Judah known for his wisdom.

Meaning: Queenly Origin: African

Darweshi

African Meaning: The name Darweshi is an African baby name. In African the meaning of the name Darweshi is: devout'.

Meaning: Swahili name meaning devout. Origin: African

Dawla

al-Dawla. ... The Arabic title al-Dawla (الدولة, often rendered ad-Dawla, ad-Daulah, ud-Daulah, Dahola, etc.) means "dynasty" or "state" and appears in many honorific and regnal titles in the Islamic world.

Meaning: Wealth empire Origin: African

Dikeledi

(dee-KE-le-dee)

Given Name DIKELEDI. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: Southern African, Tswana.

Meaning: Filled with tears Origin: African

Dubaku

(doo-BAH-koo)

Given Name DUBAKU. GENDER: Masculine & Feminine. USAGE: Western African, Akan.

Meaning: Child born eleventh Origin: African

Diata

The meaning of the name “Diata” is: “Lion”. Categories: African Names. Used in: African countries.

Meaning: Lion Origin: African