Meaningful African Baby Boy And Girl Names That Are Also Rich In History

Known for its stunning geography, incredible diversity of plant and animal life, and important cultural and artistic landmarks that include the pyramids at Giza and Timbuktu, Africa also has a rich linguistic history. Want to your baby to live long and prosper? How about Omarr, which means “thriving.”

Or what about Mandisa, which means “sweetness” in Egyptian? If you’re searching for meaningful, elegant, and unique baby names like Amina — which means “trustworthy” in Swahili — or Jameelah—which means “beautiful” in Somali—look no further.

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• Abayomi
• Abena
• Abiola
• Ada
• Adana
• Adanya
• Ade
• Adeben
• Amar'e
• Amare
• Amarey
• Amari
• Ami
• Amina
• Asha
• Azibo
• Bahati
• Bibsbebe
• Binah
• Binta
• Bisa
• Bobo
• Bolanie
• Boy Baby Names
• Bunme
• Chiamaka
• Chibale
• Chidi
• Chike
• Dakarai
• Dakari
• Dalia
• Davu
• Deka
• Eshe
• Fabumi
• Falala
• Fayola
• Feechi
• Haji
• Hakizimana
• Hamidi
• Hamisi
• Hasani
• Hasina
• Iman
• Iniko
• Isabis
• Isoke
• Issa
• Jaafan
• Jabari
• Jabarl
• Jahi
• Jameelah
• Jendayi
• Jina
• Kaikura
• Kali
• Kalifa
• Kasim
• Kellan
• Kendi
• Kimoni
• Kirabo
• Kofi
• Kojo
• Kwame
• Latrice
• Leal
• Lehana
• Lulu
• Mablevi
• Machelle
• Maha
• Malika
• Mandisa
• Mosi
• Nailah
• Naiser
• Nakeisha
• Nala
• Neda
• Neema
• Nichelle
• Oba
• Ode
• Odion
• Olabisi
• Olufemi
• Omari
• Omarr
• Oringo
• Rajabu
• Ramla
• Rashidi
• Reta
• Sabra
• Saleem
• Sanura
• Sarama
• Semira
• Shaka
• Shani
• Shaniece
• Shaquana
• Siyanda
• Taj
• Tale
• Tamala
• Tayla
• Tendai
• Tibor
• Zaim
• Zane
• Zenechka
• Zev
• Zina
• Zoya
• Zuri
• Zvi