African Names Starting With N
Browse 203 African names beginning with the letter N, grouped by cultural origin. Each name carries deep meaning and connects to rich traditions across the continent.
Akan/Twi
View all Akan/Twi names →Nanaama
femaleGrandmother born on Saturday
Nkansah
maleFirst-born twin
Nkansah
femaleSecond-born female twin
Nkrabea
unisexDestiny; fate; what is ordained
Nkrabea
unisexOne's destiny
Nti
maleBecause of; for the sake of
Nyamaa
femaleGod's gift; divinely bestowed
Nyankomago
unisexGod's gift
Nyantakyi
maleGift from God
Nyarko
femaleBorn after the new year
Amharic
View all Amharic names →Bambara
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View all Berber names →Fulani
View all Fulani names →Ndidi
femalePatience; one who is patient
Ndubuisi
maleLife is the first priority; life is supreme
Ngozi
femaleBlessing
Ngozichukwu
femaleBlessings of God
Njideka
femaleWhat I have is supreme
Nkechi
femaleGod's own; belonging to God
Nkemdilim
femaleWhat I have is mine; I own my blessings
Nkemdirim
unisexWhat is mine belongs to me
Nkiruka
femaleThe best is yet to come; the future is greater
Nnabuchi
maleFather's own is in God's house
Nnaemeka
maleThe father has done great things
Nnamdi
maleMy father is alive; my father lives on
Nneka
femaleMother is supreme; mother is greatest
Nnenna
femaleFather's mother; grandmother
Nwachukwu
maleChild of God
Nwadiuto
femaleA child is a sweet thing
Nwakaego
femaleA child is greater than money
Nwankwo
maleChild born on Nkwo market day
Nwanneka
femaleSiblings are supreme
Nzube
maleGod's substitute; replacement from God
Nzubechukwu
maleGod's will
Kikuyu
View all Kikuyu names →Ndirangu
maleGreat warrior; one who is fierce in battle
Ndung'u
maleTall one; the elevated
Ndungu
maleOf the rainy season; born during rains
Nganga
maleSpiritual leader; diviner
Ngugi
maleOne who herds; shepherd
Njenga
maleOne who advances; progressive
Njeri
femaleTravelling one; warrior
Njuguna
maleHe who dances skillfully
Nyaguthii
femaleShe who travels; the explorer
Nyagũthiĩ
femaleShe who travels far
Nyambura
femaleOf the rain; born during the rainy season
Nyawira
femaleShe who works hard; the industrious one
Nyokabi
femaleOf the Athi River people
Nyokabi
femaleOf the Okabi lineage
Lingala
View all Lingala names →Maasai
View all Maasai names →Naanyu
femaleThe gentle rain; she who refreshes
Naftal
maleBorn during the wrestling season
Naibala
femaleShe of the flat stone; the steadfast
Naipanoi
femaleShe who is looked up to; the admired
Naisiae
femaleThe one who began
Naisiaye
femaleShe who is given by God
Naisula
femaleShe who is strong; pillar
Naitiemu
femaleShe who knows; the wise one
Naitore
femaleThe beautiful one; the admired
Naiyomah
femaleSweet; gentle
Naiyombi
femaleShe who is trusted; the reliable one
Nalutuesha
femaleShe who is complete; the fulfilled one
Namelok
femaleShe who is sweet; the pleasant one
Namnyak
femaleLucky; good fortune
Nanyori
femaleThe sweet one; she who is honey
Nanyori
femaleShe of the yellow cattle; golden one
Nanyu
femaleShe who is sweet
Naramat
femaleBlessed one; the fortunate
Naserian
femaleThe one who brings peace
Nashipai
femaleThe happy one; she who brings joy
Nashipai
femaleShe who brings happiness
Nasomtian
femaleShe who is colorful; vibrant
Nenkiti
femaleThe one who walks in the highlands
Nkaroni
femaleShe of the long grass; savanna child
Nkasiogi
femaleShe of the stars; starlight
Nkoitoi
femaleShe of the acacia; thorn tree child
Nkoyie
femaleShe of the wild olive tree
Noolmama
femaleShe who is gentle; the tender one
Noonkishu
femaleShe of the cattle
Ndebele
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View all Swahili names →Nadhiri
maleVow; pledge; promise
Nahodha
maleShip captain
Nailah
femaleSuccessful; attainer
Nasra
femaleVictory; triumph
Neema
femaleGrace; blessing
Neema
femaleGrace; blessing; favor
Nguvu
maleStrength; power; might
Nia
femalePurpose; intention
Nuru
unisexLight; brightness; illumination
Nyota
femaleStar; celestial light
Tigrinya
View all Tigrinya names →Tswana
View all Tswana names →Nangamso
unisexThe future; what comes next
Nkosiyabo
maleGod is theirs; the Lord belongs to them
Nkulee
unisexFreedom; liberation
Nobantu
femaleMother of the people; for the people
Nobomi
femaleMother of life; life giver
Nolitha
femaleMother of happiness; content
Noluvuyo
femaleMother of great joy
Nomfundo
femaleMother of learning; educated one
Nosipho
femaleMother of a gift
Novuyo
femaleMother of joy; joyful one
Yoruba
View all Yoruba names →Naledi
femaleStar
Ndumiso
malePraise; fame; honor
Nelisiwe
femaleWe are satisfied
Ngcebo
maleGrace; elegance; dignity
Nhlanhla
maleLuck; fortune
Njabulo
maleHappiness; joy
Nkanyezi
femaleStar
Nkosazana
femalePrincess
Nobuhle
femaleMother of beauty; she is beautiful
Nokukhanya
femaleMother of light
Nokuthula
femaleMother of peace; peaceful one
Nokuthula
femaleMother of peace
Nokwanda
femaleShe who expands; grows
Nolwazi
femaleMother of knowledge; she who has wisdom
Nomagugu
femaleMother of treasures; precious one
Nomalanga
femaleSunny; sunlight
Nompumelelo
femaleShe who brings success
Nomvelo
femaleMother of harvest
Nomvula
femaleMother of rain; born during the rain
Nonhlanhla
femaleMother of luck
Nonhle
femaleMother of beauty
Nothando
femaleMother of love
Nothando
femaleMother of love; loving one
Nqaba
maleFortress; stronghold
Nqobile
femaleVictory; triumph; conquest
Ntando
unisexWill; determination
Ntandokazi
femaleMost beloved; favorite one
Ntandoyenkosi
unisexThe will of God
Ntokozo
unisexHappiness; joy
Ntombi
femaleGirl; maiden
Ntombifuthi
femaleA girl again
Ntuthuko
maleProgress; development
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