Africa, the second largest as well as the second most populated continent in the world is made up of people of different tribes and languages. African names represents the true meaning of Africa and their beliefs.
African names are very rich in culture and most of them get their root from events or circumstances surrounding the baby at the time of birth. Others are true reflection of what the parents want the child to be or become later on in the future. Africa is a highly religious continent and this is conspicuously reflected in the names the people bear. Here, we bring you a list of well-selected African baby names for girls:
Unique African Girl Names you’ve Probably Never Come Across
Exceptional African Girl Names
- APIYO, (the one who comes quickly) the first-born of twins.
- ADJOA, Monday-born.
- Afua, born on friday
- APUNDA, one who is beside herself.
- ARJANA, paradise.
- ASHANTI, of the Ashanti people.
- ATIENO, born in the evening (or night)
- AWITI, the child that has been thrown
- ADEDE, famous.
- Ama, born on a saturday
- ADHIAMBO, born in the evening.
- ADISA, I am grave, or, I speak gravely.
- ADONGO, second-born of twins.
- BOLANILE, the honor of this house.
- BOITUMELO, joy.
- BOLADE, honor arrive
- BABIRYE, (two people) first-born of twin girls.
- BAHATI, good fortune, luck.
- BAMIDELE, bring me home.
- BAPOTO, disturbance, noise.
- BELAKANE, concubine
- BLESSING, blessing.
- BOHLALE, wisdom.
- BOIPELO, proud.
- CHINEDU, God is my leader.
- CHINWE, God owns me.
- CHINWENDU, God owns life.
- CHIOMA, Good God.
- CHIPO, gift.
- CHIZOBA, may God save.
- CANDACE, the mistress of Chendi.
- CANDIS, the mistress of Chendi.
- CHANDAKI (חנדכי), the mistress of Chendi.
- CHIAMAKA, God is noble; or, the
- CHIBUZO, God leads.
- CHIDIEBERE, God is merciful.
- CHIDIMMA, God is good.
- CHIEMEKA, God has done very well.
- CHIKA, God is the greatest.
- CHINAZA, God answers (my prayer).
- DAYO, joy arrives.
- DAMBUDZO, adversity
- DIKELEDI, tears.
- Doto, the younger of twins
- DEDE, a jigger or a grasshopper.
- DUBAKU, eleventh born child.
- ESHE, immortal.
- ESI, born on Sunday.
- ENIOLA, she who is wealthy.
- Eshe, life
Lovely African Names for Girls
- ENITAN, one of story.
- ENU, second-born child.
- EPHIGENIA, (of pythonic descent) daughter of Iphis.
- FARAI, rejoice
- FEMI, God loves me.
- FOLAMI, honor me.
- FUMBE, slave.
- FUMNANYA, she who inspires love.
- FURAHA, joy.
- GUGU, a precious person.
- GBEMISOLA, carry me into honor.
- HADIYYA, gift, sacrifice.
- HENDAQUÉ, the mistress of Chendi.
- HADIYA, gift, sacrifice.
- HLENGIWE, savior.
- IDOWU, increase; born after twins.
- IFE, love.
- IFUNANYA, love.
- JOYCELIN, just, right.
- JAYDE, jade.
- KAMARIA, moon.
- KATLEGO, she with the boiling stare.
- KIRABO, offering; or, someone else.
- KUNTO, morose, ill-humored.
- Kesia, favourite
- Kya, diamond in the sky
- KAGISO, peaceful.
- Kamaria, moonlight
- KALISHA, sorceress.
- KAMADÍA, moon.
- LEENA, softness.
- LESEDI, light.
- LINDIWE, I watch (or guard).
- Lulu, a pearl
- LUNGILE, good, right, straight.
- MARJÁNI, red coral.
- MASIKA, born during a monsoon.
- MASOZI, tears.
- Malaika, angel
- Meria, rebellious
- MCHUMBA, sweetheart.
- MIREMBE, peace.
- MOJISOLA, I awaken wealth.
- Morowa, queen
- MONIFA, I am luck.
- MUDIWA, beloved.
- Messina, spoiler
- MWANAJUMA, child of Friday.
- NKECHI, God’s own
- NKEMDILIM, belongs to me (let mine be for me).
Best African Baby Girl Names
- NKIRUKA, Greater is what lies ahead
- NOSIZWE, mother of the nation.
- NSIA, sixth born child.
- NSONOWA, seventh born child.
- NTHANDA, star.
- NTOMBI, girl.
- NUBIA, gold.
- NYAH, intention, life purpose, mind.
- NDIDI, patience.
- Mosi, firstborn
- OLUWASEYI, God made this.
- OLUWATOYIN, the Christ deserves praise.
- ONYEKA, who is greatest?
- ONYEKACHUKWU, who is greater than the great God?
- OPEYEMI, I praise and give thanks.
- OSUMARE, rainbow.
- OGECHI, time-spirit.
- OLABISI, salvation increases.
- OLAYINKA, she brings salvation.
- OLUCHI, work of God.
- OLUFEMI, God loves me.
- OLUFUNMILAYO, God, give me joy.
- OLUFUNMILOLA, God, give me salvation.
- Oluwafunmilayo, God will give me joy.
- PATIENCE, endurance; submission.
- Pili,second born
- Poni,second daughter
- PAULINE, little.
- PENINA, red coral; or, a pearl.
- QELHATAT, a queen of Nubia.
- QHIKIZA, full-grown girl.
- REFILWE, we are given.
- REHEMA, merciful.
- RUDO, love.
- Rashida, righteous
- Radhiya, agreeable
- RUFARO, happiness.
- RUMBIDZAI, praise.
- RUTENDO, faith.
- RACHEAL, a ewe.
- RAMLA, predictor of the future.
- SHEENA, Jehovah’s gift (or grace).
- Siti, a respected woman
- SHUKURA, be comforted.
- Shani, marvellous
- SIMISOLA, rest in wealth.
- Sharik, child of God
- Shukura, grateful
- SITHEMBILE, we have much hope.
- Salama, peace
More Spectacular African Girls Names
- Siko, crying baby
- Saada, helpful
- SSANYU, the happy one.
- Sharifa, distinguished one
- SUBIRA, patience.
- SUZANNA, a graceful white lily
- SAALINGE, nothing but a peep.
- SALINA, has mercy; merciful
- SAMANYA, common, ordinary.
- SETHUNYA, a blossom, flower.
- SHANI, wonder.
- SHANIKA, young Nika; or, young one from the wilderness.
- TAMELA, she who basks in the sun.
- TAMIKA, a twin.
- TAONGA, we are grateful.
- TAPIWA, plunderer, ravager
- Tulinaqwe, God is with us
- TATENDA, we give thanks.
- TEMITOPE, thanksgiving to God.
- Tabia, gifted
- TENDAI, thankful.
- Tawia, born after twins
- THANDIWE, I give love.
- THEMBA, great in size; very stout.
- TINASHE, the Lord is with us.
- TAFADZWA, we are pleased.
- TAFARI, first-born daughter.
- TAMEKA, a twin.
- TITILAYO, ever joyful.
- Themba, trusted
- TOTIT, a female monkey.
- TSHOLOFELO, hope.
- UZOCHI, the way of God (God’s way).
- UZOMA, good manners or good way.
- UDO, peace.
- UNATHI, the Lord is with us.
- Winna, friend
- Waseme, let them talk
- WORKNESH, she is gold.
- YAA, born on Thursday.
- YAWÁ, born on Thursday.
- YEJIDE, image of her mother.
- YEWANDE, mother has returned.
- ZOLA, to love.
- ZURI, beautiful.
- Zarah, blossom
- Zainabu, beautiful
- Zalika, born to nobility
- Zina, free spirit
- Zawadi, gift
