475 African Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Rejoice in the supreme force and channel one's strength through these exotic names.

By shikha thakur,MBA•Jun 8, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Africa has various beliefs and cultures. And their names usually link to their origin, tradition or culture. Africans believe there is some prominent force in everything and the name plays a role in having a positive impact on the person.While naming the baby, parents take into consideration factors such as the day or time of the baby’s birth, and other situations influencing the birth. African baby boy names sound exotic with a beautiful meaning. So, when it comes to naming your little boy, you might choose the most relevant name that is unique and distinctive. Here is a list of such unique African baby boy names.

Name	性别	Meaning
Camarsa	Boy	One who is born to teach; a born teacher or preacher
Carrizoa	Boy	A swamp or a wetland of life
Cayman	Boy	He who is like an alligator
Chacha	Boy	A strong man
Chaga	Boy	A Goat; the one having a dominant personality
Cheche	Unisex	A small thing
Chege	Boy	A Kikuyu people of Kenya
Chi	Boy	The one who looks like God
Chiamaka	Boy	A guardian spirit
Chiazam	Boy	Answer sent from God

Chibueze	Unisex	Where God is the King
Chibuzo	Unisex	God is leading the way
Chidhatma	Unisex	The real God
Chidi	Boy	Strongest God
Chidike	Boy	The one guided by the God
Chidubem	Unisex	The one repaired by the Almighty
Chiedozie	Unisex	Planned by God
Chike	Boy	A talented individual
Chikelu	Unisex	Created by God
Chikere	Unisex	God has created

Chikodi	Boy	It is in the hands of God; It is upto God
Chilemba	Boy	Turban
Chima	Boy	God knows everything
Chimalsi	Boy	A proud man
Chimelu	Boy	God has created them
Chitundu	Boy	Bird nest
Chiumbo	Boy	Little
Clevon	Boy	One who hails from the cliff; One who lives in the cliff
Dabir	Boy	A brilliant teacher
Dada	Boy	One with curly hair

Dakarai	Boy	One providing happiness
Dakari	Boy	Filled with joy
Daktari	Boy	A healer
Damisi	Boy	Cheerful personality
Daquan	Boy	A combination name; hope
Darweshi	Boy	Holy
Davion	Boy	A potential and powerful being
Davu	Boy	Starting of a new age
Dawit	Boy	One who has a lovely heart
Dayo	Unisex	Arrival of joy

Deandre	Boy	A helmet; strong individual
Deion	Boy	An all amazing God; perfect
Demarco	Boy	A demanding person; one who is of the mark
Dembe	Unisex	A peace loving individual
Demond	Boy	The one who is born out of a man
Denzel	Boy	The wild one who is very gentle
Deogracia	Boy	A God; a child of destiny
Deon	Boy	A mighty and all-powerful God
Deontay	Boy	One who belongs to Zeus
Deonte	Boy	A traveller who has a outstanding personality

Diallo	Boy	A strong and bold person
Diello	Boy	A bold an powerful person
Dion	Boy	One who came from Zeus
Dubaku	Unisex	Eleventh Born Child; very fortunate
Dubem	Boy	The Lord is my shepherd
Duka	Boy	All; free detailed and determined person
Dume	Boy	Resembling a bull; one who is very strong and confident
Dumi	Unisex	One who inspires others; they are powerful
Ebele	Unisex	It means mercy or kindness.
Eega	Unisex	palm bird who loves to fly

Ekene	Unisex	The one who recieves a lot of praise
Ekundayo	Unisex	The one who turns sorrows to joys
Elon	Boy	God loves the individual
Emene	Unisex	Don't do harm; Do not hurt
Enam	Boy	god's gift.
Essien	Boy	一个名称用于六分之一出生的孩子。
Etemaad	Boy	faith or trust in African.
Eze	Boy	A person who is a King
Fadhili	Boy	Aid, favor, compassion, and kindness.
Fahmeeb	Boy	One who understands

Farhani	Boy	A delightful feeling of joy
Fariji	Boy	He brings comfort
Fehed	Boy	Lynx; Panther; From Kikuyu
Femi	Boy	One who loves
Feruzi	Boy	Turquoise
Feye	Boy	The beginning
Firhun	Boy	The name of a leader who was protested for West African independence.
Folami	Unisex	Honor and respect me; is the one who spreads warmth and sparkle
Fynn	Boy	African - River Ofinn; Old Norse - Finn; Celtic - White, Fair; A variant of name Finn
Gacoki	Boy	He returns.

Gakere	Boy	Small muscle, muscular.
Gakuru	Boy	Elderly one.
Gamba	Boy	Tortoise which lives in the water places.
Gatete	Boy	Kenyan form for milk gourd.
Gathee	Boy	Elderly one.
Gathii	Boy	Traveler, wanderer
Gatimu	Boy	A spear
Gazali	Boy	Someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension.
Genet	Unisex	Refers to the very first garden Eden which was created by the God Almighty.
Geteye	Boy	My master

Ghadhanfar	Boy	The ruler or the king of Jungle, lion.
Ghana	Unisex	A name of the country in Africa
Ghanapriya	Boy	A nem that originates from the country Ghana
Gichinga	Boy	A firebrand
Gicicio	Boy	Mirror
Gikuyu	Boy	Founder of the Agikuyu nation.
Gimbya	Boy	Gimbya is a female name and means Princess.
Githinji	Boy	A butcher
Gitonga	Boy	Wealthy one.
Gogana	Boy	It is one of the variations of the name Godana and means male child

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Infographic: Wonderful African Baby Names For Your Boy

非洲文化是最多样化的之一the world. This second-largest continent, consisting of 50 countries, can hardly leave anyone devoid of baby name inspiration. There's no shortage of exotic names for parents to explore for their newborns. This infographic lists the top ones for you.