African Names Starting With R
Browse 47 African names beginning with the letter R, grouped by cultural origin. Each name carries deep meaning and connects to rich traditions across the continent.
Amharic
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maleThink carefully; deliberate
Revai
femaleLong; tall; extended
Ropafadzo
femaleBlessed; favored by God
Ropafadzo
femaleBlessing; grace
Rudo
femaleLove
Rufaro
femaleHappiness
Rugare
unisexPeace; tranquility
Rumbidzai
femalePraise; give praise
Runako
unisexBeauty; handsomeness
Rurai
unisexCreate; build
Rutendo
femaleFaith; trust in God
Ruvarashe
femaleGod's flower; blossom from God
Ruvimbo
femaleTrust; faith
Swahili
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femaleAgreeable; content; satisfied
Rafiki
maleFriend; companion; comrade
Rajabu
maleBorn in the month of Rajab
Rashid
maleRightly guided; wise
Rashidi
maleWise counselor; rightly guided
Raziya
femaleAgreeable; pleasant; content
Rehema
femaleCompassion; mercy
Riziki
femaleSustenance; provision from God
Roho
unisexSpirit; soul; inner essence
Tigrinya
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