50 Lovely African names for girls and their meanings

50 Lovely African names for girls and their meanings

African names are very rich in culture and most of them get their root from events or circumstances surrounding the baby at the time of birth. Others are true reflection of what the parents want the child to be or become later on in the future.

50 Lovely African names for girls and their meanings

1. ENITAN, one of story.
2. ENU, second-born child.
3. EPHIGENIA, (of pythonic descent) daughter of Iphis.
4. FARAI, rejoice
5. FEMI, God loves me.
6. FOLAMI, honor me.
7. FUMBE, slave.
8. FUMNANYA, she who inspires love.
9. FURAHA, joy.
10. GUGU, a precious person.
11. GBEMISOLA, carry me into honor.
12. HADIYYA, gift, sacrifice.
13. HENDAQUÉ, the mistress of Chendi.
14. HADIYA, gift, sacrifice.
15. HLENGIWE, savior.
16. IDOWU, increase; born after twins.
17. IFE, love.
18. IFUNANYA, love.
19. JOYCELIN, just, right.
20. JAYDE, jade.
21. KAMARIA, moon.
22. KATLEGO, she with the boiling stare.
23. KIRABO, offering; or, someone else.
24. KUNTO, morose, ill-humored.
25. Kesia, favourite
26. Kya, diamond in the sky
27. KAGISO, peaceful.
28. Kamaria, moonlight
29. KALISHA, sorceress.
30. KAMADÍA, moon.
31. LEENA, softness.
32. LESEDI, light.
33. LINDIWE, I watch (or guard).
34. Lulu, a pearl
35. LUNGILE, good, right, straight.
36. MARJÁNI, red coral.
37. MASIKA, born during a monsoon.
38. MASOZI, tears.
39. Malaika, angel
40. Meria, rebellious
41. MCHUMBA, sweetheart.
42. MIREMBE, peace.
43. MOJISOLA, I awaken wealth.
44. Morowa, queen
45. MONIFA, I am luck.
46. MUDIWA, beloved.
47. Messina, spoiler
48. MWANAJUMA, child of Friday.
49. NKECHI, God’s own
50. NKEMDILIM, belongs to me (let mine be for me).