Discover names associated with African origin and explore the meanings recorded in our name database.
Compare names, origins and recorded meanings to build your shortlist.
| # | Name | Origin | Meaning | Gender | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Atuanya | African | A surprise; unexpected. (Nigerian). | Boy | ☆ |
| 42 | Ayize | African | Let it come. (Zulu). | Boy | ☆ |
| 43 | Ayo | African | Nigerian name meaning 'happiness'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 44 | Azi | African | Nigerian name meaning 'youth'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 45 | Babafemi | African | Nigerian for 'my father loves me'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 46 | Bakari | African | Swahili name meaning 'promising'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 47 | Baruti | African | Botswanan name meaning 'teacher'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 48 | Bello | African | Assistant. | Boy | ☆ |
| 49 | Bem | African | Nigerian word for 'peace'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 50 | Betserai | African | Zimbabwean name meaning 'help'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 51 | Bobo | African | Ghanian name given to a child born on Tuesday. | Boy | ☆ |
| 52 | Bodua | African | Ghanian name that means 'animal tail'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 53 | Bomani | African | Malawian name meaning 'strong soldier'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 54 | Bornani | African | Malawian name meaning 'warrior'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 55 | Boseda | African | Nigerian name given to a child born on Sunday. | Boy | ☆ |
| 56 | Bour | African | Rock. | Boy | ☆ |
| 57 | Bron | African | Origin. | Boy | ☆ |
| 58 | Chane | African | Plant. | Boy | ☆ |
| 59 | Chenzira | African | Zimbabwean name meaning 'born while traveling'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 60 | Chi | African | Nigerian word for 'God'. | Boy | ☆ |
Choosing a name often starts with something simple: a first letter you like, a family connection, a language, or a meaning that feels worth remembering. New Babies Name lets you explore the collection in whichever way makes sense to you. Browse boy and girl names from A to Z, look through names connected with different origins, or use the search above when you already have a name in mind.
If you are looking for boy names, start with any letter of the alphabet. This is useful when you have a preferred initial, want a name that fits with a family surname, or simply want to discover names you may not have considered before.
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Browse girl names alphabetically and open individual name pages to see the meaning and origin information available in our database. You can move from one letter to another without having to begin a new search each time.
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Names can travel across countries, languages and generations, and the same name may be associated with more than one tradition. Use the origin directory below as a practical way to explore the records in our collection. Origin information is presented as recorded in the database and is best treated as a starting point when cultural or family history is especially important to your choice.
There is no single way to build a baby-name shortlist. Some families begin with meaning, while others care more about sound, spelling, initials or cultural background. A useful approach is to collect a few names first and compare them rather than trying to settle on one immediately. Say the full name aloud, look at how the first and last name sit together, and consider whether the spelling will be easy to recognise in the places where the child is likely to grow up.
You can also use the Saved Names option to keep track of names that catch your attention while browsing. Returning to a shorter list later can make it easier to notice which names still feel right after the first impression has passed.
A name's meaning is often one of the most interesting parts of researching it, but meanings are not always identical across every source. Languages change over time, spellings develop regional forms, and a name used in several cultures may have different explanations or associations. For that reason, our name pages present the information available in the database without suggesting that one short definition tells the complete history of a name.
If a particular origin, historical use or religious connection is important to your family, it is sensible to compare the information with specialist language, historical or cultural sources before making a final decision.
New Babies Name is designed as a browsing and research resource for parents, families and anyone interested in names. The collection includes names associated with many languages and traditions, with pages organised so that you can move naturally between letters, genders, origins and individual names.
Our aim is to keep the site straightforward: help you discover names, understand the information recorded for them, and create your own shortlist. We do not believe a website can choose the right name for a family. It can, however, make the research easier and introduce you to possibilities you might otherwise miss.