475 African Baby Boy Names With Meanings

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

By shikha thakur,米BA•Jul 10, 2023

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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	Gender	米eaning
Goredenna	Boy	Black cloud
Gother	Boy	Friendly, The one who loves to do friendship and warmly welcome all the good things in life.
Guban	Boy	Guban will be thoughtful, attractive, successful, smart and helpful.
Gucauno	Boy	Guncauno starts in Native American dialects and signifies \"one who falls like a bird\"
Gulussa	Boy	God of the Sky or Ruler of the Sky.
Gure	Boy	Left Handed, The one who will be like guru and will assisst and follow up.
Haadhir	Boy	Present; Attending; A variant of Hadhir
Haba	Boy	非洲——一个有魅力的人;最喜欢的;一个瓦里安t of Haiba
Haider	Boy	The King of Jungle, Lion
Haile	Boy	African - Power; Old English - Nook, Retreat; A variant of Hale

Hajari	Boy	Uesd in Africa,The one who takes flight
Halif	Boy	Ally; Confederate; One who Takes an Oath
Harbel	Boy	A town name in Margibi County, Liberia
Harif	Boy	Pungent; Hot
Harith	Boy	The lion which digs the earth
Harmalah	Boy	An african plant
Haruni	Boy	米essenger-ship; Mountaineer; A variant of Haruny
Hasani	Boy	Handsome and amazing individual
Hekima	Boy	Knowledgeable, clever
Himayat	Boy	Help; Protection; Guardianship; Support

Huba	Boy	Love; Friendship;
Hubaab	Boy	Aim; Friendship; Bubble of Water
Hubab	Boy	Aim; Friendship
Ife	Boy	Love, someone who is born with an innate desire to love and be loved.
Jaali	Boy	Powerful
Jabali	Boy	A man who is strong as a rock
Jabilo	Boy	A man of medicine
Jabulani	Boy	He who rejoices
Jaheem	Boy	One who was raised up to be dignified
Jaheim	Boy	African Swahili - Raised Up; Dignified; Variants of Jaheim include Jaheem and Jahiem

Jahi	Boy	African Swahili - Dignity
Jahiem	Boy	African Swahili - Raised Up; Dignified; Variant of Jaheim
Jahir	Boy	African Swahili - Dignity; One who has dignity
Jaja	Boy	Highly honored person
Jali	Boy	人具美味l
Jawara	Boy	One who loves peace
Jela	Unisex	The father who faced many difficulties during the birth of his child.
Jelaluddin	Boy	The splendour of the trust.
Jelani	Unisex	One who is mighty, strong
Jengo	Boy	The person who has reddish skin color.

Jenue	Unisex	The person from the city of Jenue, Nigeria.
Jettie	Unisex	Surrounded by things or people
Jimiyu	Boy	Born during summer.
Jioni	Unisex	it means evening. They are determined towards their aim and have dynamic nature. Such people always seem confuse and develop jealousy with time.
Jira	Unisex	such people are bit sporty and love to play games. They have good sense of homour and often get fame in life.
Jomo	Boy	people with this name are jolly and posses the life long passion for their aims. They have a funside and love laughing.
Jonbenet	Unisex	such people love to spend time with their friends and have the jolly side. The name is very pleasant which means blossom and exotic personality.
Juji	Unisex	people with this name are intense and know how to live their lives. they have a unique and attractive personality.
Juma	Boy	Juma name means Friday Born
Jumah	Boy	Jumah name means Born on Friday

Jumoke	Unisex	Jumoke means Everybody Loves the Child
Juwan	Boy	name Juwan means God is Just
Juwaun	Boy	Juwaun means God is Gracious
Kabili	Unisex	Name Kabili means Honest, Brave
Kafu	Boy	Kafu means Quiet
Kaikara	Unisex	Kaikara means Traditional Name of God
Kaikura	Boy	African - Resembling a Ground Squirrel
Kalei	Unisex	name Kalei means The One who works for the Kinf
Kamali	Boy	Kamali意味着完美
Kamau	Boy	Kamau means Silent Warrior

Kame	Boy	Kame means Desolate, Arid
Kanelo	Boy	Kanelo name means Enough, Sufficent
Kanye	Boy	Kanye means Honor,Tribute
Katlego	Unisex	name means Success
Katungi	Boy	Katungi name means Rich and Pure as a Virgin
Kayen	Boy	Kayen name means He is Celebrated
Kayode	Boy	Kayode means He has brought us Joy
Kayonga	Boy	name means Ash
Kazi	Boy	Kazi means Work, To Work
Keanjaho	Boy	A mountain of beans.

Keb	Boy	Keb means Part of the Eart
Keita	Unisex	Keita means Blessing in African and The Child was a Huge Gift
Keldon	Boy	Keldon menas Town of the Keels
Kendi	Unisex	Kendimeans The one who is Loved and Cherised
Kenyi	Boy	Kenyi means a Son born after 3 daughters
Kesia	Boy	Keshwar means Tribe
Khamari	Boy	African,Caribbean Prince or Moonlight; Dreamer
Khari	Boy	Khari means Kingly
Kiho	Unisex	Kiho means Fog
Kijana	Unisex	Kijana means Youth

Kijani	Boy	name means Warrior
Kimoni	Boy	Kimoni means Great Man
Kimotho	Boy	Kimotho means Left-Handed
Kinfe	Unisex	Kinfe means Wings
Kione	Unisex	Kione name means He came from Nowhere
Kirabo	Unisex	Kirabo means The One who is a Gift of the God
Kiros	Boy	米eans The King
Kitoko	Unisex	Kitoko意味着持有人的美
Koda	Boy	Koda means The Allies, Partners
Kofi	Boy	Kofi means He is born on a Friday

Kosi	Boy	Kosi means He who is Born on a Sunday
Kuron	Unisex	name means Giving Thanks
Kwabena	Boy	Kwabena means Born onThuesday
Kwadwo	Boy	name means Born on Monday
Kwame	Boy	A Boy who is born on Saturday
Kwanza	Boy	Kwanza means Beginning, Birth
Laquan	Boy	A quiet, shy person
Lebron	Boy	African word for King
Leeto	Boy	The one who embarks on an adventure
Lemma	Boy	A cultivated person

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the African boy's name for King?

米alik, also transcribed as Maalik, is a common boy's name that means 'king' in Arabic and Swahili. Eze is another African name that means 'king' in the Ibo language.

2. What is the most popular boy's name in Africa?

Some sources suggest Mohamed, meaning 'praised' or 'commendable,' is a popular name in Africa. Another popular name is Enzokuhle which means 'to do good.' The name was the most popular baby name in South Africa in 2017 (1).

3. What are some traditional African baby boy names and their cultural significance?

Kofi is a conventional African name meaning 'born on Friday' in Akan. The name focuses on the significance of the day of the week the child is born. Kwame is another name that means 'born on Saturday' in Akan and reflects the importance of the day of the week a child is born. These names are paramount in African societies, particularly the Akan people, who believe individuals born these days possess specific characteristics or destinies.

4. What are some African baby boy names that are easy to pronounce and spell?

Ola, a common West African name meaning 'arise,' Malik meaning 'king,' and Ayo, translating to 'joy and happiness' in Yoruba, are some baby boy names that are easy to pronounce and spell. Besides, they carry positive connotations that reflect the country's cultural heritage.

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