African Names Starting With M

Mother; grandmother

Chief; king; the ruler

Mother; maternal figure

Second-born

Third-born girl; queen; ruler

Third-born son

Hymn; song of praise

Beautiful; greatness

Pillar; support

Noble; distinguished

His angel; his messenger

Gift of God; holy ointment

Foundation; base

Prince; noble ruler

September; new year; fresh start

Mercy; compassion; grace

Measure; standard

His lord; his master

Praised one

Beloved; wished-for child

Learned one; scholar

The just one; the righteous ruler

Their protector; the guardian

The graceful gazelle; swift one

The unifier; he who brings together

Their lord; their master

The good one; handsome

Born during conflict; child of hardship

Born during the rainy season; green

Born during the dry season

In the hands of God

Beloved; star of the sea

The praised one (from Muhammad)

Blessed; fortunate

Victor; the one who conquers

Born during the rainy season

Muhammad (shortened form)

Praised one; commendable

The blessed late one; born after father's passing

Beloved; star of the sea

Exalted; beloved

Blessed; fortunate

Praised; praiseworthy

One who strives; fighter for truth

Drawn from the water; Moses

The chosen one; the selected

Chosen one

People are not God

Do not mourn

The world is beautiful

Do it well; make it right

Beauty; beautiful one

Advance; progress forward

Goodness; beauty of goodness

God is with me

I am with God; God is with me

The industrious one; hardworking

Dancer; one who dances

Happy one; the joyful one

One who stands firm; immovable

The one who gathers; the provider

The grasshopper; abundant one

Medicine man; healer

The patient one; enduring

She who shapes; the creator

Young man; youthful

One who takes care of in-laws; the caretaker

One who is fast; rapid expansion

Strong; powerful

Gratitude; thanks

World; earth

Chief; leader; lord

Patience; perseverance

Work; labour; accomplishment

Heart; soul

Darkness; mystery

Courage; bravery

The strong-willed one

One who comes from far; the traveler

Shepherd; protector

Keeper; guardian

Guide; director

The one who brings happiness

Warrior; defender of the homestead

Morning; dawn time

Honey; sweetness

Fearless; undaunted

The desired one; hoped for

What did you want?

It is good; it is beautiful

One who walks alone; independent

Blessings

Surprised; astonished; amazed

Thank you; we are grateful

More blessings

You will be satisfied

Beloved; the loved one

Happy one; the joyful

Shepherd; guardian

With God; God is with him/her

The one who brings

Comforter; one who consoles

Comforter; the one who consoles

God's mercy

Teacher; the learned one

Praise; gratitude

Lady; noble woman

Praised; praiseworthy

The chosen one; the selected

Moses; drawn from water

Tears of joy

The chosen one

Clouds

Patience; endurance

Joys; happinesses

Trials; tests of faith

Footstep; leader who walks ahead

Heir; successor

One who passes by; traveller

Harvest; reward

Helper; one who helps

Traveller; wanderer

Gift; present

Beautiful gift

Protect me; save me

Life; living

Calm and composed; serene

Angel; angels

Great love

Contentment; satisfaction

Humble; modest

Hope; expectations; aspirations

Fierce; sharp

Firstborn

Heart; soul; spirit

Teacher

Strong; rock-like

Born on Friday; child of Friday

The loved one; beloved

Good; beautiful; excellent

Elder; the wise old one

Savior; redeemer

Merciful; compassionate

Mercy; compassion

Wish; desire

Thanksgiving; gratitude

Blessings; grace

Saviour; deliverer

Builder; one who builds

Shepherd; caretaker

Girl of God's love

Helper; one who assists

Gift

Warrior woman; the fierce one

Splendid one; magnificent

The welcomed one

King; sovereign

Praised; praiseworthy

Mother; grandmother (honorific)

Beloved; star of the sea

Honored second-born

Sheep; the gentle one

The blessed city; holy one

Heart; soul

Shining one; radiant

Praised one (from Muhammad)

Drawn from water; Moses

The chosen one; the selected

Let us give thanks; gratitude

Wonders; miracles

Peacemaker; the one who brings peace

Attempt; endeavor

Born in wealth and honor

I am grateful

I am exalted with wealth

I am awakened by joy

I wake up to wealth; I enjoy blessings

I see joy; I have found happiness

I have found someone to cherish

I have found a reason to rejoice

Chiefs; rulers

Place of kings

Strength; power

Flower; blossom; beautiful one

Flower

The comforter; one who consoles

Do good things; act beautifully

Creator; doer

Another boy; a boy again

Beautiful day

The one who makes things right

Wealth; riches

Answer; response; the reply

Helper; assistant

Dust; of the earth

Let the home be established

His home; his homestead