African Names Starting With T
Browse 179 African names beginning with the letter T, 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 Amharic names βTadesse
maleRenewed; reborn
Tariku
maleHis history; his story
Tedla
maleSubstitute; replacement
Teferi
maleOne who is feared; the awe-inspiring
Tekle
maleMy plant; my seedling
Tesfaye
maleMy hope; my expectation
Tewabech
femaleShe is beautiful; the attractive one
Tewodros
maleGift of God; Theodore
Tigabu
malePatient; enduring
Tigist
femalePatience; endurance
Tigist
femalePatience; endurance
Tinsae
unisexResurrection; rising again
Tsedey
femaleSun-like; bright; golden
Tsega
unisexGrace; favor; blessing
Tsegaye
maleMy prayer; my grace
Tsehay
femaleSun; sunshine
Tsion
femaleZion; heavenly
Bambara
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View all Berber/Amazigh names βTadla
femaleBundle of grain; abundance
Tafsut
femaleSpring; springtime
Tafukt
femaleSun; solar radiance
Tagafait
femaleShe who is found; discovered treasure
Tala
femaleSpring water; fountain
Tamazgha
femaleLand of the free; Berber homeland
Tament
femaleHoney; sweetness
Tamilla
femaleDove; peace
Tamurt
femaleHomeland; country
Tanirt
femaleGoddess; angel
Tasa
femaleLiver; seat of emotion and love
Tawenza
femaleStar of the morning; dawn star
Tayyurt
femaleFull moon; moonlit night
Thala
femaleSpring; fountain
Thinisswen
femaleHealth; wellness
Thiziri
femaleMoonlight; lunar glow
Tilelli
femaleFreedom
Tinhinan
femaleShe of the tents; wanderer
Tizemt
femaleLioness; fierce female
Tiziri
femaleMoonlight
Tiziri
femaleMoonlight; moon glow
Ndebele
View all Ndebele names βTadiwa
unisexWe have been loved; beloved
Tadiwanashe
unisexWe have been loved by God
Tafadzwa
unisexWe are pleased; we are happy
Takudzwa
unisexWe have been blessed
Takudzwa
unisexWe have been pleased
Takunda
maleWe have conquered; we have overcome
Tambudzai
femaleWe are uplifted; we are encouraged
Tanaka
maleWe have received goodness; we are fortunate
Taonga
unisexGift; treasure; we are thankful
Tapfuma
maleWe have become rich; wealth has come
Tapiwa
unisexWe have been given; a gift
Tariro
femaleHope; expectation
Tarisai
unisexLook; observe; behold
Tatenda
unisexWe are thankful; thank you
Tawananyasha
unisexWe have been given grace
Tawanda
maleWe have grown; we have multiplied
Tendai
unisexBe thankful; give thanks
Tendayi
unisexBe thankful; give thanks
Tiisetso
unisexPerseverance; endurance
Tinashe
unisexWe are with God; God is with us
Tinevimbo
unisexWe have faith
Tinotenda
unisexWe are thankful
Tinotendaishe
unisexWe are thankful to the Lord
Tonderai
maleRemember; keep in mind
Tongai
maleShow us; point the way
Tsitsi
femaleMercy; compassion
Tsitsi
femaleMercy; pity
Tsungai
unisexPersevere; endure
Teboho
maleGratitude; thankfulness
Thabang
unisexBe happy; rejoice
Thabiso
maleBring joy; cause happiness
Thabo
maleJoy; happiness
Tlaleng
femaleIn the rain
Tseli
femaleThe knowing one; wise
Tseliso
maleConsolation; comfort
Tshepiso
femalePromise
Tshepo
maleHope; trust
Tshepo
maleHope; trust
Tumisang
unisexSend; dispatch
Swahili
View all Swahili names βTabasamu
unisexSmile
Taji
maleCrown; royal headpiece
Tajiri
maleRich; wealthy; prosperous
Tamasha
femaleSpectacle; celebration; wonder
Taratibu
unisexGentle; careful; orderly
Tau
maleLion
Tausi
femalePeacock; beautiful creature
Tawfiq
maleSuccess; divine guidance to success
Thabiti
maleA true man; steadfast
Thamani
femaleValue; worth; preciousness
Tufaha
femaleApple; sweet fruit
Tulia
femaleBe calm; be at peace
Tulinagwe
unisexGod is with us
Tumaini
unisexHope
Tumaini
unisexHope; expectation
Tunu
femaleCalm; peaceful
Tunu
femaleTreasure
Tupendane
unisexLet us love one another
Tigrinya
View all Tigrinya names βTaiwo
unisexFirst to taste the world; first-born twin
Tayo
unisexWorthy of joy; deserving happiness
Tejumade
femaleThe crown has arrived
Temidayo
unisexMine has become joy
Temiloluwa
femaleGod is mine; I belong to God
Temitope
unisexMine is worthy of thanks
Tinuade
femaleGod's crown is worth waiting for
Tinuola
femaleGod is worthy of worship
Titilayo
femaleEternal joy; happiness forever
Tolulope
femaleTo God belongs the glory
Tomilola
femaleWealth is mine; my own treasure
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