African names celebrate heritage, community, and the circumstances of a child's birth. From Yoruba to Swahili, Amharic to Zulu, these names carry stories of identity and pride.
Many names in this collection
Joy or happiness
Faith
Servant of the merciful
Believer
Servant of God
Beautiful soul
Servant of the Provider
One who is famous
Crown meets joy
Wise
Gift of God
Father of nations
Peaceful
Victory
Morning star
Warrior
Born on Sunday
Unique, precious
Queen
Great deeds
Added to wealth
God has heard
Born on Wednesday
God is salvation
Crown has come home
Leopard
Give me joy
Beloved
Warrior or fighter
Eternal
Eternal joy
Noble
Plump cheeks
Gentle, tender
Flourishing
Bringer of luck
Mountain of joy
Blessing
Joy
Singer of songs
Firm, resolute
Guide
First daughter
Exalted, noble
Well born
Young lioness
Placed in God's hands