Baby Names by Origin

African Baby Names

Explore 20 beautiful African baby names. Discover the rich heritage and meanings behind each name.

Adaeze

Girl

Princess of the people; first daughter of a king

Amara

Girl

Grace; eternal beauty; immortal

Ayo

Unisex

Joy; happiness; great delight

Bakari

Boy

Noble promise; one of great potential

Chidi

Boy

God exists; divine presence

Dalila

Girl

Gentle; tender; delicate soul

Eshe

Girl

Life; vitality; living force

Folami

Girl

Respect and honor me; dignified

Imani

Girl

Faith; deep belief and trust

Jabari

Boy

Brave one; fearless warrior

Kamari

Boy

Moonlight; beauty of the moon

Kofi

Boy

Born on Friday; peaceful soul

Kwame

Boy

Born on Saturday; strength of spirit

Makena

Girl

Happy one; filled with joy

Nia

Girl

Purpose; determination; resolve

Olu

Boy

God; precious one; divine

Sade

Girl

Honor bestows a crown

Tendai

Unisex

Be thankful; gratitude to God

Thandiwe

Girl

Beloved; loving one

Zuri

Girl

Beautiful; lovely; radiant