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.

Ife

The name Ife is a girl's name of African, Yoruba origin, meaning "love".

Nairobi

The name Nairobi is both a boy's name and a girl's name of African origin.

Uzoma

The name Uzoma is a girl's name meaning "good way".

Akosua

The name Akosua is a girl's name of African, Ghanan, Ghanaian origin, meaning "Born on a Sunday".

Shanti

The name Shanti is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "peace".

Zahara

The name Zahara is a girl's name of Hebrew, Swahili origin, meaning "to shine; flower".

Palesa

The name Palesa is a girl's name meaning "flower".

Zuwena

The name Zuwena is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "good".

Alaba

The name Alaba is a girl's name meaning "second child after twins".

Ameyo

The name Ameyo is a girl's name meaning "born on Saturday".

Xois

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

Naliaka

The name Naliaka is a girl's name meaning "born during weeding season".

Thema

The name Thema is a girl's name meaning "queen".

Zola

The name Zola is both a boy's name and a girl's name of African origin, meaning "piece of earth".

Lulit

The name Lulit is a girl's name meaning "pearl".

Kibibi

The name Kibibi is a girl's name meaning "little lady".

Efemena

The name Efemena is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "here is my wealth".

Asha

The name Asha is a girl's name of Swahili, Hindi, Sanskrit origin, meaning "hope; life".

Adeola

The name Adeola is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "crown of wealth".

Chioma

The name Chioma is a girl's name meaning "good God".

Lelise

The name Lelise is a girl's name meaning "admirer".

Zora

The name Zora is a girl's name of Arabic, Slavic, African origin, meaning "dawn".

Sassandra

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

Thabisa

The name Thabisa is a girl's name meaning "bring joy".

Ama

The name Ama is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "born on a Saturday; water".

Ngozi

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

Zenzile

The name Zenzile is a girl's name meaning "you're responsible for what you've become".

Tamala

The name Tamala is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "dark tree".

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Girl Names from Africa

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