African Names Starting With D
Browse 100 African names beginning with the letter D, grouped by cultural origin. Each name carries deep meaning and connects to rich traditions across the continent.
Akan/Twi
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View all Fulani names →Dan-Asabe
maleSon of Saturday; born on Saturday
Danasabe
maleSon of the ruler; prince of authority
Danhausa
maleSon of the Hausa; true Hausa man
Danjuma
maleBorn on Friday
Dankali
maleSon of respect; dignified one
Danladi
maleBorn on Sunday
Danlami
maleBorn on Monday; son of Monday
Danliti
maleBorn on Wednesday
Dauda
maleBeloved; David
Dije
femaleBorn during celebration
Dikko
maleThe first son; the eldest
Somali
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View all Tswana names →Daba
femaleFirst-born daughter; the opener
Daba
femaleThe skilled one; craftsperson
Dabakh
maleThe victorious one
Dembo
maleThe patient one; he who endures
Diabel
maleBorn at the river
Diaga
maleHealer; medicine man
Diary
femaleSecond-born daughter
Dieynaba
femaleBeautiful; golden
Dieynaba
femaleBorn during festivities
Diodio
femalePrecious one; cherished
Dior
femaleBeloved; precious jewel
Yoruba
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