Boy Names from Africa

Let’s check out popular African boy names. Discover unique and traditional names full of culture and meaning. Perfect for parents seeking rich heritage names. Explore names like Amari, Kofi, and Kwame. Dive into beautiful names and choose the perfect one for your baby boy. 🌍

Congo

The name Congo is a boy's name of African origin, meaning "gather".

Ibo

The name Ibo is a boy's name of African origin, meaning "my people".

Massai

The name Massai is a boy's name of African origin, meaning "owner of land and farms".

Neo

The name Neo is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "new or gift".

Kojo

The name Kojo is a boy's name of Ghanaian origin, meaning "born on Monday".

Taye

The name Taye is both a boy's name and a girl's name of African origin, meaning "he has been seen".

Yaw

The name Yaw is a boy's name of African, Ghanan, Ghanaian origin, meaning "Born on a Thursday".

Chima

The name Chima is a boy's name meaning "God knows".

Chibuike

The name Chibuike is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "God is strength".

Selam

The name Selam is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "peace".

Seydou

The name Seydou is a boy's name meaning "happy, lucky".

Teboho

The name Teboho is a boy's name meaning "gratitude".

Sefu

The name Sefu is a boy's name meaning "sword".

Kwame

The name Kwame is a boy's name of African origin, meaning "born on Saturday".

Ayu

The name Ayu is both a boy's name and a girl's name of African origin, meaning "joy".

Kayin

The name Kayin is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "celebrated child".

Rudo

The name Rudo is a boy's name meaning "love".

Zaire

The name Zaire is both a boy's name and a girl's name of African origin, meaning "the river that swallows all rivers".

Chidi

The name Chidi is a boy's name meaning "God exists".

Tadesse

The name Tadesse is a boy's name meaning "revived".

Enitan

The name Enitan is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "person of story".

Iniko

The name Iniko is a boy's name of Nigerian origin, meaning "born in a time of trouble".

Akello

The name Akello is a boy's name of Ugandan origin, meaning "I have brought forth".

Ayo

The name Ayo is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "joy".

Ayan

The name Ayan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of African origin, meaning "fortune".

Udo

The name Udo is a boy's name meaning "peace".

Uduak

The name Uduak is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "will, desire".

Zuri

The name Zuri is both a boy's name and a girl's name of African, Kiswahili origin, meaning "good, beautiful".

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Boy Names from Africa

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