Cool African Names for Boys

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African names for boys are the perfect choice for anyone who wants to include their culture and heritage in the meaning of their name. These names and their meanings are unique as well as exotic.

When it comes to naming a child, most people want to select something that is unique and has a great meaning. A name becomes an identity for each one of us. The birth of a child is a beautiful and joyous occasion and in most cultures, names are selected to reflect traditions and roots.

Like other cultures, African cultures also give a lot of importance to naming of a child. In African culture, it is believed that the chosen baby name will exert an influence on the life of the child and his personality.

If you are looking for African names for boys, choose a unique baby name which has a distinct meaning, and which would describe his personality, or the kind of person you would like him to be.

Africa consists of various ethnic groups and names and their meanings are based on different beliefs, ranging from religious to tribal beliefs. They can be of Arabic, English, French or Dutch origin. Most traditional names are based on the circumstances that surround the birth, the day the baby was born, the timing of the baby's birth or on a virtue.

Male African Names and their Meanings

Names by Trait

Abimbola - Born to be rich Ali - Noble or exalted Alpha - Leader Ayo - Happiness Azizi - Beloved or precious one Baas - Master Bohlale - Wisdom Cheikh - Learned Dalmar - Versatile Danso - Reliable Daudi - Beloved Dia - Champion Din - Great Faraji - Consolation

Gamba - Warrior Harith - Cultivator Jabari - Brave, fearless Jayvyn - Light spirit Jelani - Mighty Matata - Troublemaker Naeem - Benevolent Razi - Secret Runako - Handsome Salim - Peace Sulaiman - Peaceful Tabansi - One who endures Uba - Wealthy Zareb - Protector

Spiritual Names

Adom - God's blessing Abdullah - Servant of God Azekel - Praising the Lord Chiamaka - God is splendid Chike - Power of God Issa - Messiah Jaja - God's gift Uchechi, Uchi - God's will Yesuto - Belongs to Jesus Yobachi - Pray to God

Names Denoting Time

Kwesi, Sisi - Born on Sunday Kojo - Born on Monday Bobo, Kwabena - Born on Tuesday Kwaku - Born on Wednesday Hanisi, Khamisi - Born on Thursday Juma, Kofi - Born on Friday

Atu, Kwame, Kwami - Born on Saturday Badru - Born on a full moon night Daren, Othieno - Born at night Haji - Born during Hajj Mwaka - Born on new year's eve Nadif - Born between two seasons

Family-oriented Names

Akia - First-born child Manu, Poni, Pili - Second-born child Mensah - Third-born child Fodjour - Fourth-born child Essien - Sixth-born son Nkrumah, Nkruma - Ninth-born child

Badu - Tenth-born child Ata, Oko - Twin Mosi, Ulan, Hassan, Odion, Zesiro - First-born twin Kato - Second-born twin Okello - Born after twins Gogo - Like grandfather

These were just a few ideas for African names. While selecting an African baby name, be it for boys or for girls, keep in mind that you want a name that has a beautiful meaning, but is also not very hard to pronounce as this is the name that your baby will have for the rest of its life. So go ahead and pick one that you think will suit your bundle of joy!