Girl Names from Africa

Explore unique and meaningful African girl names. Check out our lists for beautiful, popular, and traditional names inspired by Africa’s rich heritage and culture. Discover the perfect name with deep roots and cultural significance. Add an African touch to your name choice. View below for stunning girl names from Africa.

Ebele

The name Ebele is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "mercy, kindness".

Abena

The name Abena is a girl's name of African, Ghanaian origin, meaning "born on Tuesday".

Zizi

The name Zizi is a girl's name of Romanian, African origin, meaning "pledged to God".

Yetunde

The name Yetunde is a girl's name meaning "mother returned".

Juba

The name Juba is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "born on Monday".

Marjani

The name Marjani is a girl's name of Swahili, African origin, meaning "coral".

Gugu

The name Gugu is a girl's name meaning "treasure".

Maaza

The name Maaza is a girl's name of African, Ethiopian, Amharic origin, meaning "aroma or essence".

Bayo

The name Bayo is a boy's name of African origin, meaning "the crown meets joy".

Nneka

The name Nneka is a girl's name meaning "my mother is supreme".

Nala

The name Nala is a girl's name of African origin.

Behati

The name Behati is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "blessed; she who brings happiness".

Ndila

The name Ndila is a girl's name meaning "billy goat".

Efia

The name Efia is a girl's name of African, Ghanan, Ghanaian origin, meaning "born on Friday".

Gasira

The name Gasira is a girl's name meaning "island; brave".

Habiba

The name Habiba is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "beloved, sweetheart".

Thulile

The name Thulile is a girl's name meaning "quiet; peaceful".

Imena

The name Imena is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "dream; faith".

Mirembe

The name Mirembe is a girl's name meaning "woman of peace".

Uduak

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

Nuru

The name Nuru is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Swahili origin, meaning "light, born during the day".

Masozi

The name Masozi is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "tears".

Lesedi

The name Lesedi is a girl's name meaning "light".

Thandeka

The name Thandeka is a girl's name meaning "lovely".

Nnenna

The name Nnenna is a girl's name meaning "father's mother".

Sethe

The name Sethe is a girl's name of Hebrew, Egyptian origin, meaning "appointed, placed".

Desta

The name Desta is a girl's name meaning "joy".

Afia

The name Afia is a girl's name of African, Ghanaian origin, meaning "born on Friday".

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Girl Names from Africa

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