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.

Omolara

The name Omolara is a girl's name meaning "born at the right time".

Nyala

The name Nyala is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "mountain goat".

Olwethu

The name Olwethu is a girl's name meaning "ours".

Zendaya

The name Zendaya is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "to give thanks".

Tisa

The name Tisa is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "ninth born".

Lissa

The name Lissa is a girl's name of Dutch, African origin.

Panya

The name Panya is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Swahili, Russian, African origin, meaning "mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one".

Nsia

The name Nsia is a girl's name meaning "sixth born child".

Nanjala

The name Nanjala is a girl's name meaning "born during famine".

Ayan

The name Ayan is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "fortune".

Neela

The name Neela is a girl's name of Hindi, Sanskrit, African origin, meaning "sapphire blue".

Izara

The name Izara is a girl's name of African origin, meaning "shawl; star; section of tree".

Anika

The name Anika is a girl's name of African, Nordic origin, meaning "sweetness of face".

Tula

The name Tula is a girl's name of Hindi, Kiswahili, Choctaw origin, meaning "mountain peak, a Libra, or to be tranquil".

Zuri

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

Amara

The name Amara is a girl's name of Italian, Greek, African origin, meaning "grace, immortal, tribe".

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Girl Names from Africa

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