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155+ Top African Boy Names With Meanings

15 Oct 2023 96

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Africa has always been described as the home of modern civilization. 

155+ Top African Boy Names With Meanings

Kasim - Of African origin meaning 'controller of anger'.

Jaafan - Of African origin meaning 'small river'.

Eric -Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'ever or eternal ruler'.

Zaim - Of Swahili origin meaning 'flowering'.

Issa - Of Swahili origin meaning 'God is salvation'.

Rajabu - Of Swahili origin meaning 'born in the seventh month of the Islamic calendar'.

Kabaka - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'king'.

Makalani - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'clerk'.

Uchechi - Of African origin meaning 'God’s will'.

Abebe - Of African origin meaning 'flower'.

Okello - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'born after twins'.

Hamidi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'to be commended'.

Amadi - Of African origin meaning 'free man'.

Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin ~ View Detail

Edet - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'born on a market day'.

Kendi - Of African origin meaning 'loved one'.

Mongo - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'a famous man'.

Adebiyi - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'the royal one'.

Ojore- Of Ugandan origin meaning 'warrior, man of war'.

Tanishia - Of African origin meaning 'born on Monday'.

Badru - Of Swahili origin meaning 'one who is born on the full night'.

Evans - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'God is good'.

Adisa - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who teaches others'.

Omarr - Of Swahili origin meaning 'thriving, long life'.

Juma - Of Swahili origin meaning 'someone born on Friday'.

Rashid - Of Swahili origin meaning 'thinker', 'counsellor'.

Jomo - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'a farmer'.

Abiola - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'born in honour, wealth'.

Jabari - Of Swahili origin Meaning 'fearless', 'brave one'.

Zain - Of Swahili origin meaning 'flower'.

Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin ~ View Detail

Haji - Of Swahili origin meaning 'born during the hajj', or 'pilgrimage to Mecca'.

Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin

Davu - Of African origin meaning 'the beginning'.

Warui - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'one who comes from the river'.

Jabarl - Of Swahili origin meaning 'comforter'.

Ikemba - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'strength of the nation'.

Beluchi - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'provided God approves'.

Tau - Of African origin meaning 'lion'.

Kaikura - Of African origin meaning 'ground squirrel'.

Chiamaka - Of African origin meaning 'God is splendid'.

Alamini - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'trustworthy'.

Enofe - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'one who is rich'.

Uzoma - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'one born during a journey'.

Fidelis, Origin: Latin

Kwaku - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who is born on a Wednesday'.

Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin

Tayo - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'boy full of happiness'.

Kirabo - Of African origin meaning 'gift from God'.

Effiom - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'crocodile'.

Okeyo - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'one who born during the harvest'.

Yafeu - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'a bold and strong man'.

Agyei - Og Ghanaian origin meaning 'messenger from God'.

Daudi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'beloved'.

Mobo - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'freedom'.

Ganiru - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'good luck'.

Azi - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'youth'.

Kojo - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who is born on a Monday'.

Kofi - Of African origin meaning 'born on Friday'.

Ekon - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'strong'.

Akello - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'I have bought'.

Ajani - Of African origin meaning 'he who wins the struggle'.

Adedayo - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'the crown has turned to joy'.

Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin

Obama - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'the enchanting support to someone'.

Shaka - Of African origin meaning 'chief'.

Jimiyu - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'born during the dry season'.

Danso - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who is reliable'.

Columbo, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin

Chidi - Of African origin meaning 'God exists'.

Otheiambo - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'one who was born in the evening'.

Malike - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'I will be established'.

Sarki - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'chief'.

Oringo - Of African origin meaning 'he who likes to hunt'.

Aren - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'eagle'.

Chimaobi - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'God knows the heart'.

Mukasa - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'God’s chief administrator'.

Rafiki - Of Swahili origin meaning 'friend'.

Barack - Of Swahili origin meaning 'thunderbolt', 'lightning' or 'blessing'.

Yazid - Of Swahili origin meaning 'becoming greater'.

Kenyatta - Of African origin meaning 'a musician'.

Naiser - Of African origin meaning 'founder of clans'.

Isaac - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'he will laugh, he will rejoice'.

Azibo - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'youth'.

Addo - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'king of the road'.

Jahi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'dignified'.

Akunna - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'father’s wealth'.

Jabir - Of African origin meaning 'comforter'.

Chinua - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'blessing of the Almighty'.

Kwabena - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who is born on a Tuesday'.

Hanisi - Of African origin meaning 'a person born on Thursday'.

Gemini, Meaning: twins Origin: Latin

Kofi - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who is born on a Friday'.

Tumaini - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'hope'.

Odion - Of African origin meaning 'first child of the twins'.

Zev - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'older twin'.

Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin

Idi - Of African origin meaning 'born during the Id al-Fitr', a festival marking the end of Ramadan.

Kwasi - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who is born on a Sunday'.

Absko - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'power and strength'.

Obi - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'heart'.

Addae - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'the morning sun'.

Pili - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'second child'.

Fela - Of African origin meaning 'warlike'.

Owour - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'one who was born mid-morning'.

Kaikara - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'traditional name of God'.

Azizi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'the precious one'.

Reth - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'the King, the ruler'.

Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin

Adan - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'a huge bat'.

Abaeze - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'branch of the kings'.

Tumaini - Of Swahili origin meaning 'hope'.

Ruhiu - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'sword'.

Dzigbode - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'patience'.

Fynn - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'derived from the name of the Offin river'.

Fabumi - Of African origin meaning 'gift of God'.

Salim - Of Swahili origin meaning 'peaceful'.

Wambua - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'born during the rain'.

Lutalo - is a name of Ugandan origin, with the same meaning as Abrafo.

Tullio, Origin: Modern form of Roman Tullius, meaning unknown

Mablevi - Of African origin meaning 'do not deceive'.

Othenio - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'give birth by night'.

November, Meaning: month name Origin: English word name

Natori - O Kenyan origin meaning 'bird'.

Mosi - Of African origin meaning 'born first'.

Amari - Of African origin meaning 'possesses great strength'.

Adeben - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'twelfth born'.

Kwame - Of African origin meaning 'born on Saturday'.

Domelvo - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'do not take others for the value of their face'.

Gicicio -Of Kenyan origin meaning 'mirror'.

Chiumbo - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'little'.

Kimoni - Of African origin meaning 'great man'.

Omari - Of Swahili origin meaning 'God the highest’.

Dembe - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'peace'.

Abasi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'stern'.

Zane - Of Swahili origin meaning 'well-born, noble'.

Tibor - Of African origin meaning 'it is forgotten'.

Yaw - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who is born on a Thursday'.

Bale - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'home of the Mutima clan'.

Oba - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'the king'.

Bubune - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'honour to him'.

Jaja - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'God’s gift'.

Mawuli - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'there is a God'.

Monico, Meaning: advisor Origin: Male variation of Monica, Latin

Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin

Abayomi - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'brings great joy'.

Kato - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'the second born twin'.

Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin

Zvi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'good'.

Dalmazio, Meaning: from Dalmatia Origin: Latin

Hamisi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'born on the fifth day of the week'.

Zaire - Of African origin meaning 'the river that swallows all rivers'.

Onkwani - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'he who talks a lot'.

Ade - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'royal'.

Jafari - Of Swahili origin meaning 'creek'.

Abeo - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'the bringer of happiness'.

Zesiro - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'first born of twins'.

Simba - Of African origin meaning 'lion'.

Ochen - Of Ugandan origin meaning 'one of the twins'.

Kwame - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'one who is born on a Saturday'.

Abrafo -  for West African boys, name them Abrafo. The name means ‘warrior’.

Panya - Of African origin meaning 'mouse'.

Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: English

Zuri - Of African origin meaning 'good, beautiful'.

Kelechi - Of Nigerian origin meaning 'glorify God'.

Sokoro - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'lucky one'.

Sultan - Of African origin meaning 'ruler, king'.

Kellan - Of African origin meaning 'powerful'.

Balozi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'ambassador'.

Abdalla - Of Swahili origin meaning 'servant of God'.

Kojo - Of African origin meaning 'born on Monday'.

Badu - Of African origin meaning 'the tenth child'.

Yaro - Of Kenyan origin meaning 'son'.

Botwe - Of Ghanaian origin meaning 'the eighth born'.

Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice

Adolfo, Origin: Latin form of Adolph