African Girl Names

Abena

Born on Tuesday (female)

Abenaa

Born on Tuesday

Abenewa

Born on Tuesday; the little Tuesday girl

Abina

Born on Tuesday; the Tuesday child

Adjoa

Born on Monday

Adjoa

Born on Monday (female, Fante variant)

Adoma

Help me; God's assistance

Adomaa

Grace of God; divine favor

Adwoa

Born on Monday

Afia

Born on Friday

Afua

Born on Friday

Akosua

Born on Sunday

Akua

Born on Wednesday

Ama

Born on Saturday

Enyonam

It is good for me; God's favor upon me

Esi

Born on Sunday

Kukua

Born on Wednesday (female)

Maame

Mother; grandmother

Nana Ama

Grand elder born on Saturday

Pomaa

Born on Saturday; pearl

Senewa

Playful; full of life and energy

Serwaa

Noble woman; jewel

Yaa

Born on Thursday

Adoma

Grace of God; divine grace

Adwubi

Born on Monday

Afriyie

Born in good times; pleasing one

Akyaa

First-born female twin

Akyamaa

One who is powerful; respected elder woman

Akyere

One who shows the way; teacher

Asabia

Born on Sunday

Asantewaa

From the Asante people; Asante woman

Dansoa

Reliable; dependable

Dede

First daughter; eldest girl

Dufie

Beautiful; elegant; graceful

Efya

Born on Friday (variant)

Fosua

Born on a journey; traveler's child

Frema

Decorated; adorned

Konadu

Strong-willed; determined woman

Maame

Mother; maternal figure

Mansa

Third-born girl; queen; ruler

Nanaama

Grandmother born on Saturday

Nkansah

Second-born female twin

Nyamaa

God's gift; divinely bestowed

Nyarko

Born after the new year

Oforiwa

Noble woman; woman of rank

Oforiwaa

Brave woman

Ohenewaa

Queen; female chief

Osahenewaa

Daughter of a chief; noble woman

Owusua

Tenth-born; abundant one

Pokuaa

Conqueror's wife; noble woman

Sarfoa

Noble warrior woman

Serwaah

Noble woman; jewel of the people

Takyiwaa

Woman of valor; brave woman

Abeba

Flower

Abeba

Flower; blossom

Adanech

She has saved; deliverer

Addisalem

New world; new era

Almaz

Diamond

Aregash

She made them reconcile; peacemaker

Asmeret

She has united

Aster

Star

Atsede

She harvested; gathered

Azalech

She is visionary; one who sees far

Belaynesh

You are above me

Bethel

House of God

Bethlehem

House of bread

Bezawit

She is abundant; plentiful one

Bruktawit

Blessed; she who is blessed

Dagmawit

The second; again

Debritu

Her joy

Dinknesh

You are marvelous; wonderful one

Eden

Paradise; delight

Ejigayehu

May he repay my hand

Elsabet

God is my oath; consecrated to God

Etenesh

You are the wise one

Eyerusalem

Jerusalem; city of peace

Fantaye

She attracted; she brought forward

Fikerte

My love

Firehiwot

Fruit of life; seed of life

Gelila

Of Galilee; majesty

Genet

Paradise; Garden of Eden

Gennet

Paradise; Garden of Eden

Haregewoin

Grapevine of God

Haymanot

Faith; religion; belief

Helina

My existence; my being

Hirut

Chosen; elect

Hiwot

Life

Kalkidan

Promise; covenant

Kebedech

She is heavy; weighty (important)

Kidist

Holy; blessed; sacred

Kokebe

Star

Lakech

You are superior; you surpass

Lemlem

Verdant; green; flourishing

Lidet

Birth; nativity; Christmas

Lidya

From Lydia; noble one

Liyou

Vision; sight; insight

Mahlet

Hymn; song of praise

Makeda

Beautiful; greatness

Meaza

Pillar; support

Meron

Gift of God; holy ointment

Meseret

Foundation; base

Meskerem

September; new year; fresh start

Mihret

Mercy; compassion; grace

Nardos

Spikenard; fragrant plant

Nigist

Queen; female sovereign

Rahel

Ewe; gentle one

Roman

Heavenly; lofty

Salamawit

She is peaceful

Samrawit

She is a reconciler; peacemaker

Samrawit

Agreement; consensus

Seble

Harvest; autumn grain

Seblewongel

Devoted to the Gospel

Selamawit

She who is peaceful

Senait

Beautiful; good day

Sosina

Pure; clean; unadulterated

Tewabech

She is beautiful; the attractive one

Tigist

Patience; endurance

Tigist

Patience; endurance

Tsedey

Sun-like; bright; golden

Tsehay

Sun; sunshine

Tsion

Zion; heavenly

Wubet

Beauty; loveliness

Wudenesh

You are praiseworthy; beloved one

Yemisrach

Good news; gospel; glad tidings

Yemsrach

Good news; she brings good tidings

Yeshihareg

Silk of a vineyard

Yeshimebet

She is thousands; she is worth a thousand

Zewditu

Crown; she is my crown

Awa

Eve; life-giver

Bintou

Daughter; young woman

Djelika

Griot's daughter; keeper of oral tradition

Djénéba

Large; generous; great

Fatoumata

One who is weaned; abstinent

Kadiatou

Born prematurely; early one

Korotimi

Born during the harvest; reaping time

Mariam

Beloved; wished-for child

Nana

Queen; grandmother; respected elder

Nènè

Sweet; pleasant

Rokia

Ascent; rising

Sali

Prayer; devotion

Sanaba

Gold; precious

Sira

Path; way; road

Tenin

Born on Monday

Amessa

My people; belonging to the tribe

Dihya

Beautiful gazelle; the queen

Illi

My daughter; my girl

Lulu

Pearl; precious gem

Meena

The graceful gazelle; swift one

Numidia

Of Numidia; the free land

Safir

Sapphire; the precious jewel

Tamilla

Dove; the gentle one

Tamimunt

Honey; the sweet one

Tanina

The storyteller; keeper of tales

Tayri

Love

Thiyya

Power; strength; she who is mighty

Tifinagh

Our writing; the script

Tiziri

Moonlight

Yemma

My mother; maternal figure

Anya

The shy one; the modest

Dihya

Beautiful gazelle

Ferroudja

Butterfly; the delicate one

Lalla

Lady; respected woman

Tadla

Bundle of grain; abundance

Tafsut

Spring; springtime

Tafukt

Sun; solar radiance

Tagafait

She who is found; discovered treasure

Tala

Spring water; fountain

Tamazgha

Land of the free; Berber homeland

Tament

Honey; sweetness

Tamilla

Dove; peace

Tamurt

Homeland; country

Tanirt

Goddess; angel

Tasa

Liver; seat of emotion and love

Tawenza

Star of the morning; dawn star

Tayyurt

Full moon; moonlit night

Thala

Spring; fountain

Thinisswen

Health; wellness

Thiziri

Moonlight; lunar glow

Tilelli

Freedom

Tinhinan

She of the tents; wanderer

Tizemt

Lioness; fierce female

Tiziri

Moonlight

Tiziri

Moonlight; moon glow

Achol

First daughter after sons; long-awaited girl

Adut

Born during the rainy season

Akuol

Born during drought; the awaited one

Athieng

Smooth; graceful; beautiful

Awien

Born during the planting season; fertile

Ayen

White cow; bright; pure

Nyandeng

Daughter of Deng; daughter of rain

Adesua

Crown; royalty is good

Ehi

Spirit; personal guardian spirit

Eki

Market; born on market day

Isoken

Gift from God; God's reward

Ivie

Precious stone; jewel

Iyare

Mother's joy; mother is precious

Oghogho

Laughter; joy; merriment

Osatohanmwen

God is merciful

Osayuki

God has granted honour

Uwi

Time; season

Uyioghosa

Joy belongs to God

Ablavi

Born on Tuesday

Adzoa

Born on Monday

Afi

Born on Friday

Akpene

Thank you; gratitude

Ama

Born on Saturday

Ameyo

Beautiful; good person

Nayram

Grace; blessing

Xonam

God loves me

Adjovi

Born on Monday

Ahouefa

Born into wealth; child of abundance

Ayaba

Queen; palace woman

Azizah

Precious; beloved

Dossa

First of twins (female)

Hwanjile

God has been gracious

Nanonka

Mother is supreme; mother is enough

Sika

Gold; wealth

Aissata

She who lives; living one

Aissatou

Life-giver; chosen one

Bilikisu

Queen of Sheba; wise queen

Daado

The brave one; courageous woman

Diko

Second-born daughter

Djenabou

Paradise; heavenly one

Djeneba

Paradise; heaven

Enomwoyi

One who has grace; the graceful one

Fanta

Beautiful day; sunshine

Fati

One who abstains; the shining one

Fatoumata

She who weans; the shining one

Goretti

Brave woman; the courageous one

Hapsatou

Beautiful; lioness; little gatherer

Hapsatu

Gathering; she who gathers

Hawa

Eve; mother of life

Jaawo

First-born daughter; precious first girl

Jabbi

She who holds; keeper

Kadiatou

Born prematurely; the early one

Kadidja

Born prematurely; the early one

Kadja

Premature child; born early

Kumba

First-born daughter

Kumba

Second-born daughter; the follower

Kummba

Second-born daughter; the follower

Mariama

Beloved; star of the sea

Nene

Grandmother; revered elder woman

Ngaari

Cow; wealth in cattle

Pennda

Third-born daughter; the awaited one

Roheyatou

Born during the dry season; the patient one

Saajo

Noble woman; lady of distinction

Siita

Born during the harvest season

Takko

Only one; unique daughter

Tokosél

Fourth-born daughter

Yaye

Mother; maternal one

Adjeley

Born on Monday; first daughter

Aku

Born on Wednesday

Ameley

Born on Saturday

Amerley

Born on Saturday; bright one

Dedei

Born on Monday; little girl

Kai

Born on Monday; first

Korkor

Born on Thursday; gift of the sea

Lameley

Born on Sunday; day of rest

Naa

Queen; grandmother; chief's wife

Naadei

Born on Tuesday; second daughter

Odoley

Born on Thursday; gift

Shormeh

Born on Friday; graceful

Adama

Majestic; noble

Aisha

Living; life; prosperous

Aishatu

Alive; living

Alheri

Grace; blessing; goodness

Altine

Born on Monday

Amina

Trustworthy; honest

Amira

Princess; leader

Asabe

Born on Saturday

Asma

Supreme; elevated

Balaraba

Born on Wednesday; the precious Wednesday child

Barira

Pious; devoted; righteous

Bilkisu

Queen of Sheba

Bilkisu

Queen of Sheba

Bilkisu

Queen of Sheba

Binta

With God; beautiful daughter

Dije

Born during celebration

Fatima

One who weans; abstainer

Fatsuma

Weaned; abstainer

Firdausi

Paradise; heavenly garden

Gimbiya

Princess; royal daughter

Gwamma

Preference; the chosen one

Habiba

Beloved; darling

Hadija

Born premature; the early one

Hadiza

Premature child; born early

Hafsat

Gathering; young lioness

Hajara

Flight; emigration (Hagar)

Haleemat

Gentle; patient; mild-mannered

Halima

Gentle; patient; mild-mannered

Hassana

Beautiful; good; the lovely one

Hauwa

Eve; living one

Hawwa

Life-giving; Eve; mother of all

Husna

Most beautiful; best quality

Inna

Mother

Jamila

Beautiful; elegant

Jummai

Born on Friday

Kafayat

Sufficient; enough; self-sufficient

Kande

Firstborn daughter

Khadija

Early born; premature child

Ladidi

Born on Sunday; day of rest

Lantana

Born on Monday; child of Monday

Laraba

Born on Wednesday

Lubabatu

Innermost essence; the purest one

Maimuna

Blessed; fortunate

Mairo

Born during the rainy season

Maryam

Beloved; star of the sea

Maryamu

Exalted; beloved

Nafisa

Precious; valuable gem

Nafisat

Precious; gem

Nana

Grandmother; respected elder woman

Rabi

Spring; born in spring

Rabia

Born in spring; fourth-born

Rabiatu

Spring; fourth month; harvest

Rahmatu

Mercy; divine compassion

Rashida

Rightly guided

Ruqayya

Ascent; elevation; rise

Ruwayda

Walking gently; soft and graceful

Saadatu

Fortunate; happy

Sadiya

Fortunate; lucky; blessed

Salma

Peaceful; safe; secure

Samira

Entertaining companion; pleasant friend

Saratu

Princess; noble lady (Sarah)

Saudatu

Lucky; blessed

Shamsiyya

Radiant like the sun

Sumayyah

High above; elevated; lofty

Suwaiba

Rewarder; she who rewards

Talatu

Born on Tuesday

Talatu

Born on Tuesday

Turai

Flower; rose

Umma

Community; people; nation

Uwani

Born during the afternoon

Uwani

Born during the afternoon

Zainab

Fragrant flower; beauty of the father

Zainab

Fragrant flower; father's precious jewel

Zubaida

Marigold; elite

Zulaihat

Brilliant; radiant; shining

Ada

First daughter

Adachi

Daughter of the earth; grounded one

Adachinaemere

The daughter God has done for me

Adaeze

Princess; daughter of the king

Adaeze

Daughter of the king

Adaeze

King's daughter; princess

Adaiba

First daughter of the people

Adaku

Daughter of wealth; first daughter born into wealth

Adanna

Father's daughter

Adaobiagu

Daughter who is the heart of wealth

Adaora

The people's daughter; daughter of all

Adaora

The people's daughter

Adaugo

Daughter of an eagle; beautiful daughter

Akuoma

Good wealth

Amara

Grace; mercy; kindness

Amarachi

God's grace

Chiamaka

God is beautiful

Chiamara

God knows best

Chidinma

God is good; God is beautiful

Chidiogo

God is gracious

Chimamanda

My God will not fall

Chinaza

God answers; God has responded

Chinenye

God gives; God's gift

Chinwe

God owns; God possesses

Chinyelu

God is the giver; gift of God

Chinyere

God gave

Chioma

Good God; God is good

Chizaram

God has answered my prayer

Chizitere

God has created well

Ebele

Mercy; compassion

Ebelechukwu

God's mercy; compassion of God

Emem

Peace

Ezenwanyi

Queen; a woman who is a king

Ezinma

Beautiful path; good road

Ezinne

Good mother

Ginika

What is greater than a child; nothing surpasses this

Ifeoma

A good thing; something beautiful

Ihuoma

Good face; beautiful appearance

Ijeoma

Good journey; safe trip

Kosarachi

As God has decided

Mmachi

Beauty; beautiful one

Mmesoma

Goodness; beauty of goodness

Ndidi

Patience; one who is patient

Ngozi

Blessing

Ngozichukwu

Blessings of God

Njideka

What I have is supreme

Nkechi

God's own; belonging to God

Nkemdilim

What I have is mine; I own my blessings

Nkiruka

The best is yet to come; the future is greater

Nneka

Mother is supreme; mother is greatest

Nnenna

Father's mother; grandmother

Nwadiuto

A child is a sweet thing

Nwakaego

A child is greater than money

Nwanneka

Siblings are supreme

Obiageli

One who has come to eat; born into wealth

Obianuju

One who was born in a time of plenty

Ogechi

God's time is the best

Ogechidinma

God's time is beautiful

Ogechiukwu

God's appointed time

Ogechukwu

God's time

Ogochukwu

God's blessing; God's favor

Oluchi

God's handiwork; crafted by God

Onyinye

Gift; God's gift

Sopulu

Be attentive to God

Sopuruchi

Look at what God has done

Uchechi

God's will; the thought of God

Ugochi

God's eagle; eagle of God

Ugochinyere

God's eagle; God's glory

Ugomma

Eagle's beauty; pride of the mother

Ujunwa

Consolation from the father's family

Uzoamaka

The road is good

Yagazie

The world is beautiful

Zinachidinma

Proclaim that God is good

Ciru

One who brings joy; cheerful

Gathoni

One who lives in the valley

Gathoni

One who searches; seeker

Makena

Happy one; the joyful one

Mumbi

She who shapes; the creator

Muthoni

One who takes care of in-laws; the caretaker

Njeri

Travelling one; warrior

Nyaguthii

She who travels; the explorer

Nyagũthiĩ

She who travels far

Nyambura

Of the rain; born during the rainy season

Nyawira

She who works hard; the industrious one

Nyokabi

Of the Athi River people

Nyokabi

Of the Okabi lineage

Waceera

Wanderer; traveler

Waimũ

Born standing; upright one

Wairimu

One of the nine founders

Wairimũ

Singer of praise; songstress

Wairĩmu

The ogress; mythical figure

Waithera

Of the harvest; the fruitful one

Waithiegeni

Beautiful one; attractive

Wakonyo

One of beauty; graceful

Wamahiu

One from the forest

Wamaitha

Brewer; one who prepares

Wamayu

She of the fig tree; fruitful

Wambui

Singer of songs

Wambui

Singer of songs; the melodious one

Wamuhu

Born during smoke; haze child

Wamũyũ

Born during harvest time

Wandia

Born of the acacia tree; of the plains

Wangare

She of the leopard clan

Wangari

Of the leopard; leopard-like

Wangarĩ

Of the leopard; fierce one

Wangeci

Keeper of the home

Wangithi

She of the forest; woodland child

Wangu

Gatherer; the collector

Wangui

Songstress; singer

Wangũi

Singer of the harvest

Wanja

Born outside; the outdoor child

Wanjiku

Daughter of the gatherer

Wanjira

Born on the road; born during a journey

Warigia

Born in the clouds; heavenly

Elongi

Face; countenance

Kimia

Peace; calm

Abiero

Born on the road; traveler

Abok

Born at dawn; early morning

Abondo

Born at the shore; lake child

Aburo

Born during the daytime; the bright one

Achieng

Born when the sun shines; midday birth

Achieng

Born during sunshine; midday

Adero

Born in the granary; keeper of grain

Adhiambo

Born in the evening

Adhis

Born in the sun; sunshine

Adongo

Second-born of twins (female)

Adoyo

Born during the planting season

Adoyo

Born during the planting season

Ager

White bird; pure one

Agola

Born during famine; survivor

Agut

Born during the sunset (female)

Ajwang

Born during the hunt; hunter's child

Akelo

I have brought; I carried through

Akelo

I have brought forth; the delivered

Akeyo

Born during the harvest

Akinyi

Born in the morning

Akoth

Born during the rainy season (female)

Akumu

Born at night; mysterious

Alego

Born in the Alego region; homeland child

Aluoch

Born on a cloudy day

Aluoch

Born during a calm; serene

Amito

She who is desired; wanted

Anyango

Born in the morning; of the sun

Anyango

Born in the afternoon; midday sun

Anyuola

Born during the rains; water child

Aoko

The one from outside; the traveler

Apiyo

First-born twin (female)

Apiyo

First-born of twins

Arua

Born during the harvest

Asego

Born during celebrations; festive

Atieno

Born at night

Atieno

Born at night

Auma

Born face-down; determined

Awino

Born during the harvesting season

Awiti

She who was thrown away; survivor

Awuor

Humble one; one who is meek

Awuor

Born during the rainy season

Namugerwa

Born during a celebration

Nekesa

Born during the harvest season

Nyar

Daughter of; the female child

Nyawade

Born at the river crossing

Nyawira

She who works hard

Lenyora

The shining one; light

Naanyu

The gentle rain; she who refreshes

Naibala

She of the flat stone; the steadfast

Naipanoi

She who is looked up to; the admired

Naisiae

The one who began

Naisiaye

She who is given by God

Naisula

She who is strong; pillar

Naitiemu

She who knows; the wise one

Naitore

The beautiful one; the admired

Naiyomah

Sweet; gentle

Naiyombi

She who is trusted; the reliable one

Nalutuesha

She who is complete; the fulfilled one

Namelok

She who is sweet; the pleasant one

Namnyak

Lucky; good fortune

Nanyori

The sweet one; she who is honey

Nanyori

She of the yellow cattle; golden one

Nanyu

She who is sweet

Naramat

Blessed one; the fortunate

Naserian

The one who brings peace

Nashipai

The happy one; she who brings joy

Nashipai

She who brings happiness

Nasomtian

She who is colorful; vibrant

Nenkiti

The one who walks in the highlands

Nkaroni

She of the long grass; savanna child

Nkasiogi

She of the stars; starlight

Nkoitoi

She of the acacia; thorn tree child

Nkoyie

She of the wild olive tree

Noolmama

She who is gentle; the tender one

Noonkishu

She of the cattle

Sianoi

Born during the dry season; enduring one

Yeyio

Mother; the maternal one

Nobuhle

Mother of beauty

Nomathemba

Mother of hope

Nothando

Mother of love

Nozipho

Mother of gifts

Ntombizethu

Our girls; our daughters

Ntombizodwa

Only girls; nothing but daughters

Sithabile

We are happy; we are joyful

Thandazile

She who is loved deeply

Thembelihle

Beautiful hope

Thokozile

She who brings happiness

Zanele

They are enough; we have enough girls

Asiimire

Praise; she who praises God

Ayantu

Our fortune; our luck

Ayyaanaa

Fortune; destiny

Bareedduu

Beautiful one

Biiftuu

Sunrise; dawn

Bonsa

Pride; the proud one

Bontu

Proud; dignified

Bukuraa

Beautiful; lovely

Caaltu

She who overcomes; the resilient one

Caaltuu

She who is victorious; the triumphant one

Caaltuu

She who surpasses; excellent

Chaltu

The finest; the best

Darartu

Beautiful; wonderful

Derartu

Sweetness; the sweet one

Dhibaa

Patience; endurance

Ebba

Sunrise; dawn

Ebise

The flower; blooming one

Fiixee

Joyful; happy

Galaanee

Of the river; water spirit

Hawwii

Lucky; fortunate one

Hawwinii

Lucky; fortunate

Iftuu

Light; brightness

Jaalala

Love; affection

Jiituu

She who leads; front-runner

Kulanii

Pride; dignity

Lelise

Beautiful; gorgeous

Lelistu

The different one; the unique one

Lensa

She who is awake; bright

Makoo

Morning; dawn time

Maltu

Honey; sweetness

Nadhii

Clean; pure

Qajeelaa

Righteous; straight path

Safartuu

Traveler; explorer

Sifan

Beautiful; fine

Taatuu

Sweet; pleasant

Toltu

Sweet; pleasant

Urjii

Star; bright star

Uumamaa

Creation; nature

Xiiqii

Determined; passionate

Zaalii

Shade; shelter

Chenai

Be clean; be pure

Chengeto

Guard; protect; watch over

Chiedza

Light; brightness

Chiedza

Light; it is light

Chiedza

Light; brightness

Chipo

Gift

Dzidzai

Learn; be educated

Fadzai

Be joyful; rejoice

Gamuchirai

Receive it; accept it

Maidei

What did you want?

Makanaka

It is good; it is beautiful

Mazvita

Thank you; we are grateful

Moreblessing

More blessings

Muchaneta

You will be satisfied

Mutsawashe

God's mercy

Netsai

Mercy; compassion

Nokutenda

With thankfulness

Nyankomago

Belonging to the spirits

Nyaradzo

Comfort; consolation

Nyarai

Be humble; be modest

Revai

Long; tall; extended

Ropafadzo

Blessed; favored by God

Ropafadzo

Blessing; grace

Rudo

Love

Rufaro

Happiness

Rumbidzai

Praise; give praise

Rutendo

Faith; trust in God

Ruvarashe

God's flower; blossom from God

Ruvimbo

Trust; faith

Sarudzai

Choose; make a selection

Shamiso

Surprise; wonder; unexpected

Tambudzai

We are uplifted; we are encouraged

Tariro

Hope; expectation

Tsitsi

Mercy; compassion

Tsitsi

Mercy; pity

Vimbai

Trust; have faith

Wadzanai

Love one another; live in harmony

Yeukai

Remember; do not forget

Amburo

Gift; present from God

Amran

Prosperity; flourishing

Ardo

Keeper; guardian

Barni

Golden; bright colored

Barwaaqo

Prosperity; abundance

Canab

Sweet; delightful

Ceebla

Beautiful; radiant face

Deeqa

Bliss; supreme happiness

Deka

One who pleases; the delightful one

Faduma

She who weans; the weaned one

Fardowsa

Paradise; heaven

Filsan

One who looks; observant

Fowsiya

Paradise; heavenly garden

Haawo

Eve; giver of life

Haboon

Suitable; fitting; graceful

Hamdi

Praiseworthy; one who praises

Hibo

Gift; present

Hinda

Good fortune; lucky

Hodan

Wealth; riches

Idil

Completion; wholeness

Ifrah

Joy; happiness

Ikraan

Honor; generosity; kindness

Ilhan

Radiant; success

Iqra

Read; recite

Khadra

Green; flourishing

Ladan

Healthy; well-being

Luul

Pearl; precious gem

Marwo

Lady; noble woman

Naadiya

The caller; she who announces good tidings

Naaila

Attainer; one who achieves

Nasra

Victory; triumph

Nasteexo

Advice; good counsel

Nayyirah

Luminous; radiant; bright star

Nimco

Blessing; grace; good fortune

Sagal

Morning; dawn

Sahra

Star; dawn; patience

Sahra

Desert; wilderness beauty

Saynab

Beautiful; ornament of the father

Shukri

Gratitude; thankfulness

Siraad

Lamp; guiding light

Suuban

Good character; virtuous

Ubax

Flower; blossom

Warsan

Good news; bearer of glad tidings

Xalwo

Sweet; halwa confection

Xamdi

Praise; thanksgiving

Zamzam

Abundant flowing water; sacred well

Lerato

Love

Limakatso

Wonders; miracles

Limpho

Gifts; presents

Lipalesa

Flowers

Mahlodi

Tears of joy

Malefu

Clouds

Mamello

Patience; endurance

Mathabo

Joys; happinesses

Matiisetso

Trials; tests of faith

Mookho

Harvest; reward

Mpho-Entle

Beautiful gift

Mpolokeng

Protect me; save me

Nthabeleng

Be happy for me

Nthabiseng

Make me happy

Palesa

Flower

Palesa

Flower

Puseletso

Restoration; return

Refiloe

We have been given; we have received

Tlaleng

In the rain

Tseli

The knowing one; wise

Tshepiso

Promise

Almasi

Diamond; precious stone

Amira

Princess; commander

Asali

Honey; sweetness

Asha

Life; hope

Asiya

One who heals; consoler of the weak

Aziza

Precious; mighty

Bahiya

Beautiful; radiant

Bashira

Predictor of good news

Busara

Wisdom

Buseje

Ask me; inquire of me

Chausiku

Born at night

Dalia

Gentle; tender soul

Dalila

Gentle; tender soul

Dhahabu

Gold; precious metal

Faida

Benefit; profit; advantage

Farida

Unique; precious

Firyali

Extraordinary

Furaha

Joy; happiness

Furaha

Joy; happiness; delight

Hadiya

Gift; present

Harusi

Wedding; celebration; festive

Hasina

Beautiful; good; virtuous

Imani

Faith; belief

Inaya

Providence; care

Jamala

Beauty; elegance; handsomeness

Johari

Jewel; precious gem

Kamaria

Moonlight; like the moon

Kanzi

Hidden treasure

Kapuki

The first child; the opener of the way

Kibibi

Little lady; princess

Laini

Soft; gentle

Latifa

Gentle; kind; pleasant

Lulu

Pearl; precious gem

Maisha

Life; living

Malaika

Angel; angels

Mapendo

Great love

Maridhia

Contentment; satisfaction

Mwanajuma

Born on Friday; child of Friday

Mwende

The loved one; beloved

Nailah

Successful; attainer

Nasra

Victory; triumph

Neema

Grace; blessing

Neema

Grace; blessing; favor

Nia

Purpose; intention

Nyota

Star; celestial light

Pendeza

Pleasing; delightful; attractive

Pendo

Love

Pili

The second-born child

Radhia

Agreeable; content; satisfied

Raziya

Agreeable; pleasant; content

Rehema

Compassion; mercy

Riziki

Sustenance; provision from God

Safiya

Pure; clear-minded

Salama

Peace; safety

Sanura

Kitten; playful one

Shani

Wonderful; marvelous

Sifa

Praise; glory; commendation

Stara

Comfort; relief; ease

Subira

Patience; reward of patience

Tamasha

Spectacle; celebration; wonder

Tausi

Peacock; beautiful creature

Thamani

Value; worth; preciousness

Tufaha

Apple; sweet fruit

Tulia

Be calm; be at peace

Tunu

Calm; peaceful

Tunu

Treasure

Upendo

Love; deep affection

Waridi

Rose; the rose flower

Waridi

Rose; flower

Wema

Goodness; kindness; benevolence

Zahara

Flower; blossom; shining one

Zahra

Flower; radiant

Zawadi

Gift

Zawiya

Corner; sacred place; retreat

Zena

Beautiful; ornament

Ziada

Abundance; increase

Zubeda

The best; the chosen one

Zuri

Beautiful

Abrhet

She has given light; illuminated

Adiam

She has saved them; beautiful

Azieb

Beautiful; radiant

Eden

Paradise; garden of delight

Feven

Light; radiance

Fiyori

Flower; blossom

Freweini

Seed; fruit

Haben

Pride; dignity

Hanna

Grace; favour

Letensae

Resurrection; rising

Lidia

From Lydia; noble woman

Mehret

Mercy; compassion

Milena

Wish; desire

Rahwa

Peace; tranquility

Saron

Rose of Sharon; fertile plain

Segen

Calm; tranquility

Selam

Peace

Semhar

Beautiful; harmonious

Tirhas

Generosity; giving

Tsegereda

Rose; flower

Winta

Desire; longing

Yordanos

Jordan; flowing down

Boipelo

Pride; self-confidence

Boitumelo

Joy; happiness

Bontle

Beautiful

Dineo

Gifts

Keabetswe

I have been given; I am entrusted

Keitumetse

I am happy; I rejoice

Lorato

Love

Malebogo

Thanksgiving; gratitude

Masego

Blessings; grace

Mosetsanagape

Girl of God's love

Naledi

Star

Onalenna

God is with me

Resego

Favour; grace

Rethabile

We are happy; we are content

Adja

Friday; born on Friday

Aminata

Trustworthy; faithful

Aminata

Trustworthy; faithful

Anta

First-born daughter

Arame

Graceful; elegant one

Arame

Grace; elegance

Awa

Eve; mother of all living

Bigué

Abundance; plenty

Coumba

Second-born daughter

Daba

First-born daughter; the opener

Daba

The skilled one; craftsperson

Diary

Second-born daughter

Dieynaba

Beautiful; golden

Dieynaba

Born during festivities

Diodio

Precious one; cherished

Dior

Beloved; precious jewel

Fatou

One who weans; abstainer

Fatou

One who abstains; the shining one

Khady

Born early; premature (from Khadijah)

Khady

Born prematurely; early arrival

Khoudia

Born on Monday

Kiné

Born on Saturday

Madjiguene

Warrior woman; the fierce one

Madjiguene

Splendid one; magnificent

Mame

Mother; grandmother (honorific)

Mariama

Beloved; star of the sea

Mbaalu

Sheep; the gentle one

Mbissine

Heart; soul

Nafi

Beneficial; profitable

Ndella

Fourth-born daughter

Ndey

Mother; maternal figure

Ndeye

Lady; mother (honorific)

Ngoné

Queen; noble woman

Nogaye

Third-born daughter

Rokhaya

Ascend; rise up

Safiétou

Pure one; chosen

Selbé

Fortune; good luck

Seynabou

Beautiful; radiant

Sokhna

Noble woman; religious matriarch

Thiané

Gift from God

Touty

Sixth-born daughter

Yacine

Rich; self-sufficient (from Yasin)

Alizwa

Well known; famous

Andisiwe

We have been multiplied; we have grown

Anelisa

To be satisfied; to be content

Asanda

They have increased; they have multiplied

Asemahle

Beautiful deeds; lovely actions

Bukiwe

She who has been thanked for

Esona

The very one; the specific one

Hlumela

To sprout; to grow

Inami

Faith; belief; trust

Khwezi

Morning star; dawn light

Lisakhanya

The light shines; there is light

Masibulele

Let us give thanks; gratitude

Mihlali

Wonders; miracles

Nobantu

Mother of the people; for the people

Nobomi

Mother of life; life giver

Nolitha

Mother of happiness; content

Noluvuyo

Mother of great joy

Nomfundo

Mother of learning; educated one

Nosipho

Mother of a gift

Novuyo

Mother of joy; joyful one

Pumza

Rest; peace

Sisipho

Gift; present

Thandazile

Loved; beloved by all

Thandiwe

Beloved

Yoliswa

She who brings happiness

Zintle

They are beautiful

Zinziswa

Well established; firmly rooted

Zizipho

Gifts; blessings

Abisoye

Born into royalty

Abosede

Born on the first day of the week

Adedoyin

The crown has become honey; royalty is sweet

Adenike

The crown cherishes; royalty is affectionate

Aderonke

The crown has found something to pamper

Adesewa

The crown is beautiful

Adetutu

The crown is soothing; royalty brings calm

Aduke

Much loved; cherished one

Adunni

Sweet to have; pleasant one

Adunola

Sweetness of wealth

Adura

Prayer

Ajoke

One whom all cherish

Anuoluwapo

God's mercy is abundant

Aralola

The family sees wealth

Arike

One who is seen and cared for on sight

Arinola

One who has the wealth of a lineage

Ariyike

One who is seen and cared for

Asabi

One of select birth

Asake

One who is chosen to be pampered

Atinuke

One who is cared for from birth

Bosede

Born on a Sunday

Ebunoluwa

God's gift

Erelu

A titled woman

Faderera

The oracle agrees with me

Feyisara

God has done me a favor

Folake

Placed in the care of God for pampering

Gbemisola

Carry me into wealth

Ife

Love; the one who loves

Ireti

Hope

Itunu

Comfort; consolation

Jadesola

Walk into wealth

Jumoke

Everyone loves the child

Laide

Honor has arrived

Modupe

I am grateful

Mogbonjubola

I am exalted with wealth

Mojirayo

I am awakened by joy

Mojisola

I wake up to wealth; I enjoy blessings

Morayo

I see joy; I have found happiness

Morenike

I have found someone to cherish

Motunrayo

I have found a reason to rejoice

Nihinlola

There is wealth in this place

Olajumoke

Wealth has loved me; God has pampered me with riches

Olaronke

My wealth is worthy of pampering

Olawumi

Wealth desires me

Ololade

Wealth keeps flowing; prosperity continues

Ololade

Wealth keeps flowing; ever-increasing prosperity

Olubunmi

God's gift to me

Olufunke

God has given me to care for

Oluwabukola

God has added to my wealth

Oluwabunmi

God gave me

Oluwadarasimi

God has been kind to me

Oluwafunmilayo

God has given me joy

Oluwajomiloju

God has made me whole

Oluwakemi

God takes care of me

Oluwapelumi

God completes me

Omobolanle

A child who meets wealth at home

Omolade

The child is a crown

Omolara

A child is family; born into the family

Omolola

The child is wealth

Omotola

A child is as precious as wealth

Omowumi

A child is beautiful; children are wonderful

Omowunmi

My child is desirable

Opeoluwa

God's praise; thanksgiving to God

Oreofe

A gift of God's love

Oreoluwa

A gift from God

Orisabunmi

The deity has given me a gift

Owodunni

Money is sweet

Oyindamola

Honey has mixed with wealth

Segilola

Enjoy wealth

Sewa

Adorned with beauty; beautiful one

Sidikat

Truthful one

Simisola

Rest in wealth

Solape

Wealth is crowned in prayer

Tejumade

The crown has arrived

Temiloluwa

God is mine; I belong to God

Tinuade

God's crown is worth waiting for

Tinuola

God is worthy of worship

Titilayo

Eternal joy; happiness forever

Tolulope

To God belongs the glory

Tomilola

Wealth is mine; my own treasure

Wuraola

Gold of wealth; golden treasure

Yejide

Mother's image; she looks like her mother

Yetunde

Mother has returned

Yewande

Mother has returned

Amahle

The beautiful ones

Amahle

The beautiful ones

Andiswa

We are not enough (without you)

Anelisiwe

Blessed beyond measure; satisfied

Bongiwe

Be thankful; give thanks

Bonisile

We have shown

Busisiwe

Blessed; we are blessed

Celiwe

We are fulfilled

Duduzile

Comforted; consoled one

Enhle

Beautiful; lovely

Gugu

Treasure; precious

Gugulethu

Our pride; our treasure

Hlengiwe

The saved one; she who has been redeemed

Hlobisile

She has adorned

Khethiwe

The chosen one; selected

Lindiwe

The waited-for one; long-awaited

Lungelwa

Arranged by God; made right

Mbali

Flower; blossom; beautiful one

Mbali

Flower

Minenhle

Beautiful day

Naledi

Star

Nelisiwe

We are satisfied

Nkanyezi

Star

Nkosazana

Princess

Nobuhle

Mother of beauty; she is beautiful

Nokukhanya

Mother of light

Nokuthula

Mother of peace; peaceful one

Nokuthula

Mother of peace

Nokwanda

She who expands; grows

Nolwazi

Mother of knowledge; she who has wisdom

Nomagugu

Mother of treasures; precious one

Nomalanga

Sunny; sunlight

Nompumelelo

She who brings success

Nomvelo

Mother of harvest

Nomvula

Mother of rain; born during the rain

Nonhlanhla

Mother of luck

Nonhle

Mother of beauty

Nothando

Mother of love

Nothando

Mother of love; loving one

Nqobile

Victory; triumph; conquest

Ntandokazi

Most beloved; favorite one

Ntombi

Girl; maiden

Ntombifuthi

A girl again

Samukelisiwe

We have been accepted; welcome

Sbongile

We are grateful; we are thankful

Sethembile

Trustworthy; one who is trusted

Silindile

We are waiting; we are hopeful

Sinazo

We have them; they are ours

Slindile

We are safe

Snethemba

We have hope; our trust

Thabisile

Bring joy; one who delights

Thandeka

Beloved

Thandolwami

My love

Tholakele

We have found

Zandile

They have multiplied

Zanele

They are enough; sufficient

Zanemvula

Born during the rain; child of rain

Zenande

They have increased; abundance

Zinhle

Beautiful; good

Zinqobile

We have conquered; victorious

Zoleka

Be calm; peaceful