African baby names are absolutely gorgeous. Africa is rich in culture and history, and that is reflected in their names. When naming a child, African people take the beliefs, born day, time, surroundings, seasons, and even situations into serious consideration.
As there are numerous ethnic groups in Africa, each has its own culture. Hence, a baby's name based on days or time of day can differ according to ethnic groups.
Popular African Baby Girl Names
1. Adira
The Arabic/Muslim feminine name Adira represents "Strong", "Noble" and "Beautiful".
2. Amara
Amara is a popular name not only in Africa but also in Latin, Sanskrit, and Spanish. According to Igbo, Amara means "Grace".
3. Aberash
In the Amharic language, Abarras means "Giving off light" or "Shining" and Aberash is said to be derived from the word ''Abarras".
4. Amandla
Amandla is a girl's name in Nguni languages, Xhosa and Zulu. And it means "Power".
5. Abebi
The name, Abebi is of Nigerian origin. Abebi means "We asked and she arrived". It is mostly used by the Yoruba people in Africa.
6. Bolanle
Bolanle is a short form of Omobolanle, meaning "child finds wealth at home". The name is mostly given by the Yoruba group and means, "Born into wealth".
7.Binta
Binta is a West African name and the meaning of this name is "Beautiful".
8. Bisa
The name, Bisa is given to someone who will be "Grately loved", just like its meaning.
9. Booka
Booka is of African origin meaning "Gift from God".
10. Chidinma
Chidinma is of Igbo origin. the name Chidinma means "God is beautiful".
11. Calfuray
Calfuray is a popular girl name in Africa that means "Blue Violet Flower".
12. Chione
Chione means "Mythical Daughter of the Nile" and is an attractive girl name that originated in Africa and is widely used in other parts like the Philippines, Europe, Oceania, and America.
13. Cuyen
Cuyen is a top trending baby girl name whose meaning is "Moon".
14. Fayola
Fayola is of African origin, and the name means "Lucky", "Good Fortune" and "Blessed".
15. Hibo
Hibo originated from Eastern Africa and is popular among Somalian people. The name Hibo means "Gift" in Somalia.
16. Ivory
Ivory is a very popular name which is of African-American origin. The name represents an attractive color and is given to girls. Ivory also represents the West African Ivory Coast.
17. Jina
According to the Swahili language, the name Jina means ''Named child".
18. Jamila
Jamila is the feminine version of the word Jamil which means "Handsome". Similarly, the name Jamila means "Beautiful".
19. Kia
The name Kia emerges from Kiara. In Africa, Kia means ''Hill'' or "Mountain".
20. Kenya
Kenya is a country in East Africa which is named after Mount Kenya. And the name Kenya means ''White mountain'' or "The striped one" in Africa.
21. Lelise
The name originated from the Oromos, which is the largest ethnolinguistic group in Ethiopia. The name Lelise means "Admirer" in Africa.
22. Makena
Makena is said to have originated from Swahili and Kiyuku languages and means "The happy one".
23. Malaika
The name Malaika belongs to African-Kiswahili origin. Swahili speakers use the word to refer to a beautiful girl. Malaika means "Angel".
24. Nia
Nia, originating from the Swahili language means ''Purpose" and is found to be an energetic name among African people.
25. Nyala
Derived from the Bantu word "nyálà", The name Nyala means "Mountain goat", a type of African antelope.
26. Nairobi
The name, Nairobi comes from the Maasai phrase "Enkare Nairobi" which means "Cool water". Nairobi is also the capital of Kenya and is a very popular name.
27. Ola
Ola is said to have originated from Yoruba and means "Wealth" or "Precious". There are other variations of Ola known as Olamide or Olaitan.
28. Palesa
The name, Palesa is Basotho of Lesotho origin and means "Flower".
29. Phenyo
Phenyo means "Victory", and is of African-Botswana origin.
30. Rehema
Rehema comes from Swahili origin and means "Compassion" or "Empathy" in Africa.
31. Rabia
The word, Rabia is found to have origins in Africa, India, Hindu, Muslim, and Welsh. The name Rabia means "Spring" in Africa.
32. Sabah
The name Sabah means "Sunrise" in Africa.
33. Saida
Saida is mostly used by Swahili-speaking countries. The name means "Happy" in Africa.
34. Salama
Salama, according to African origin means "Peace", "Safety" and "Security". The name represents that all is well.
35. Terehasa
Terehasa means "One who is Blessed", and is of African-Ethiopia origin.
36. Tisha
The name, Tisha is mostly used in Swahili-speaking countries and means "Strong Will".
37. Urbi
Urbi is a very popular name in Africa as well as outside Africa. the name simply means "Princess" and will be perfect for your little one.
38. Uzoma
Uzoma is of Igbo origin and is composed of "uzo" meaning road and "oma" meaning good or well.
39. Zendaya
Zendaya means ''to give thanks'' and is a very popular name.
40. Zola
Zola has African roots and is derived from the Zulu language with the meaning ''peaceful" or "calm".
Cute Names for African Baby Girls
41. Adanna
Adanna originated from the Igbos of Nigeria and means "The daughter of her Father". The name is ideal for daddy's little princess.
42. Adanne
Adanne means "'Daughter of her Mother" and originated from Igbos of Nigeria.
43. Addiah
Addiah is of Swahili origin and interprets as "A gift from God". it could be a perfect name for kids as they are God's gift.
44. Sagal
Sagal originated from the Somali ethnic group, meaning "One like the Morning Star".
45. Aluna
Aluna has African as well as Hawaiian origin. In Kenya, Aluna means "Approach".
46. Neela
The word Neela has been found to have origins in the African-Mende, Celtic, and Sanskrit languages. In Africa, Neela means "Bluish shaded color" or "Sapphire blue".
47. Aida
In East Africa, Swahili, the name Aida means ''Gain" "Reward" or "Advantage".
48. Mariamu
The name Mariamu means "Beautiful" in Swahili.
49. Zuri
Zuri is of Swahili origin, meaning "beautiful". The name is very popular in the United States as well.
50. Nyza
Nyza is referred to as a "Gift from God", ''Lovable", "Queen" and "Royal".
51. Akeza
Akeza is an African feminine name that is used worldwide. Akeza refers to "Beauty" in Africa.
52. Uzima
African origin name Uzima means "Full of life".
53. Najma
Swahili origin name Nazma means ''Star''.
54. Karasi
The origin of the name Karasi lies in Africa, meaning, "Full of life" and "Wisdom".
55. Panya
Panya is found to have African, Swahili, and Russian origin. In Africa, Panya means "mouse", "tiny one" or "crowned one".
56. Rafiya
Rafiya is a name of Swahili origin that means "Dignified".
57. Keita
In Africa, Keita means "Blessing" or "Offspring".
58. Desta
Desta is a name of African-Amharic origin. Ethiopian name that means "Joy".
59. Ekene
According to the Igbo people of Africa, Ekene means someone ''Who receives a lot of Praise".
60. Buhle
The name Bhule is of Xhosa and Ndebele origin. Buhle means "Beauty" or ''Beautiful''.
61. Amne
Amne is an African name of Swahili origin. Amne means "Safe" or "Secure".
62. Dalia
Dalia simply means "Gentle".
63. Jendayi
Jendayi has Swahili roots and means, "Thankful" or ''Grateful".
64. Ade
Ade is a popular Nigerian name. In the Yoruba language, Ade means "Crown" or ''Royalty".
65. Eshe
Swahili feminine name Eshe means "Life''.
66. Anuli
Anuli is referred to as the "Bringer of Happiness" and is found to be of Nigerian origin.
67. Zene
Zene means "Beautiful" and is of African-Nigerian origin.
68. Gimbya
Gimbya is a feminine name, that originated from Africa and means "Princess".
69. Wami
Wami is the given name of the Kaonde tribe which is found in the Northwestern Region of Zambia
70. Nsombi
A name of the African-Central Region origin, Nsombi means ''Abundant Joy".
71. Zaina
The name Zaina is mostly found in Swahili-speaking countries. Zaina means "Beauty" or "Grace".
72. Fariza
Arabic originating name Fariza means "Light"
73. Lela
Lela is a female name that originates from "Swahili". The name means "Black beauty".
74. Hana
The name Hana means "Happiness" in Arabic.
75. Neliah
African origin Neliah means "Strong-willed and a vigorous spirit with a leveled mind"
76. Kaya
Kaya is a famous Zulu name that means "Restful place".
77. Kambiri
In the Swahili language, the name Kambiri means "Cooked" or "Cooked Food".
78. Safara
The word Safara belongs to the Wolof Language and primarily means "Fire".
79. Xolani
The name Xolani is found to have African-Xhosa origin. The name means "Peace".
80. Lissa
Popular in African Mythology, Lissa means "Supreme Mother Goddess".
Traditional African Baby girl names
Africa is a continent that is known for its interesting history. The surroundings, or situation in which a baby is born matters a lot during the naming ceremony in Africa.
From names based on the day the child was born to names based on the time born, we have it all. So, if you are looking for a traditional name for your baby then any of these options will be a good choice
81. Yator
Yator refers to the "First-born" child, meaning "First to open the way" by Kalenjins in Kenya.
82. Towett
Towett name is given to the ''last-born child'' and is referred to as "Last" by Kalenjins in Kenya.
83. Akosua
Name for a girl child who was "Born on Sunday".
84. Adwoa
The name, Adwoa is given to females that are "Born on Monday".
85. Abena
Abena is given to a girl who is "Born on Tuesday.''
86. Ekua
Female children who are "born on Wednesday" are given the name Ekua.
87. Yaa
Girls who are "born on Thursday" are named Yaa in Africa.
88. Efua
Efua refers to the daughters who were "born on Friday".
89. Ama
Those girls who were "Born on Saturday" are called by the name Ama.
90. Mawufemor
Mawufemor is a feminine name that means "God's way". The name originated in Ghana and is mostly used by the Ewe ethnic group in Togo.
91. Akinyi
The name, Akinyi means ''Born in the morning" and is mostly used by the Luo tribe in Kenya to name girls who are born in the morning.
92. Atieno
Atieno is a girly name that means "Born at Night". Usually, girls who are born at night are given the name Atieno.
93. Amondi
The name Amondi is a girl's name and refers to females who were ''Born at Dawn".
94. Achieng
Achieng is of Kenya origin, and the name means the baby girl is "Born during daytime."
95. Lindiwe
Lindiwe is a girl's name whose meaning is "awaited". Traditionally the name is given by parents to daughters whom they have waited for a long time.
Neutral African Baby Girl Names
96. Armani
Armani is believed to be a derivative of Imani which means "Faith". Armani also means "Wishes".
97. Ashanti
The name Ashanti in Africa means "Thank you" or "Grateful".
98. Abayomi
Abayomi is a name that has its origin in the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Yoruba is a very common name and means "Bringer of joy''.
99. Chizoba
According to Igbo people, Chizoba means "God continues to save" or "God's protection".
100. Chinaka
This name is believed to have originated from the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is a combination of two words, "Chi" meaning "god" and "Naka" which means "to decide".Hence, Chinaka means "God decides" or "God schedules''.
101. Dumi
In Africa, the name Dumi means " One who inspires others".
102. Ekundayo
Ekundayo means "One who turns sorrows to joys"
103. Enzokuhle
This means "Do well, do good".
104. Imani
Although Imani is an Arabic name, it is very popular in Africa. Imani means "Belief" or "Faith".
105. Kaya
Kaya means "Wise child", "Forgiveness" and "Beautiful".
106. Kito
Kito is Swahili origin, meaning "Precious gem"
107. Lethabo
Lethabo means "Happiness" in Africa.
108. Melokuhle
The name, Melokuhle means "Stand for what is right".
109. Nya
Nya simply means "Purpose of life".
110. Senegal
The name, Senegal represents the coastal West African republic.
