388 African Baby Boy Names With Meanings

Africa has various beliefs and cultures. African names, thus, usually link to their origin, tradition, or culture. African baby boy names have deep roots in history that predates written records. They are passed down through generations, reflecting ancient beliefs and the wisdom of diverse African tribes and civilizations. African names hold meanings depicting human virtues, character traits, and natural elements. Parents also opt for names of deceased ancestors, as ancestor worship is prevalent among many African tribes (1). These names are also considered tributes to ancestors who are believed to be guiding spirits. In some naming traditions, parents offer the names of various deceased ancestors, and the name the baby smiles to is chosen to be theirs (2). Also, many Africans believe a prominent spiritual force exists in everything, and a person’s name significantly impacts their life. While naming the baby, parents consider factors such as the date or time of the baby’s birth, the weather or season the child is born in, and all other circumstances influencing the birth. Since Africa is known for its natural beauty, African boy names often draw inspiration from the lush landscape that supports life on the continent. The names celebrate the strength of their rivers, symbolizing resilience and abundance. They also represent the diverse fauna that thrives in this region, for instance, the grace of a gazelle or the mighty strength of a lion. These qualities are reflected in many distinguishable names that serve as inspiration for the children who bear them. African baby boy names also have a distinctively melodic ring to them. The fascinating sounds of languages like Xhosa and Zulu and the lyrical rhythms of Swahili and Yoruba will inspire you to choose the most relevant name that honors your roots. So, for naming your little prince, here is a list of unique African baby boy names.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Koda		Boy	Allies; Companion
Zaire		Boy	River
Junior		Boy	Young; Child; Younger
Khari		Boy	King-like; Honest
Dakari		Boy	Filled with joy
Deandre		Boy	A helmet; Strong individual
Davion		Boy	A potential and powerful being
Ayan		Boy	Watchful; Seeing
Elon		Boy	Oak tree
Adiel		Boy	Ornament of God
Deon		Boy	God of Nysa
Zymir		Boy	Full of life
Denzel		Boy	Fine wine lover; The wild one; High stronghold; Fertile land
Khamari		Boy	Caribbean prince or moonlight; Dreamer
Deion		Boy	An all amazing God; Perfect
Jahir		Boy	Dignity; One who has dignity
Fynn		Boy	River Ofinn; Finn; White, Fair; A variant of name Finn
Ajani		Boy	One who fights for possession; Noble birth; A variant of name Ajahni
Sulaiman		Boy	A prophet's name Solomon
Tahir		Boy	Pure; Clean
Jaheim		Boy	Raised Up; Dignified
Deonte		Boy	A traveler who has an outstanding personality
Mahdi		Boy	One who is on the right path
Daquan		Boy	A combination name; Hope
Naeem		Boy	A person who is known for his cheerfulness and well-being
Bakari		Boy	Hopeful; Noble oath
Demarco		Boy	A demanding person; one who is of the mark
Kwame		Boy	A Boy who is born on a Saturday
Kofi		Boy	He is born on a Friday
Haider		Boy	Lion; Warrior
Aasir		Boy	One with a captivating and fascinating personality
Hasani		Boy	Handsome and amazing individual
Kazi		Boy	To Work
Sulayman		Boy	A prophet's name; Solomon
Asante		Boy	Thank you
Obi		Boy	Heart
Cayman		Boy	He who is like an alligator
Dakarai		Boy	One providing happiness
Tafari		Boy	He who inspires awe
Dequan		Boy	Strong, determined, brave
Abeer		Boy	Variant of Abir; Fragrance
Jaheem		Boy	One who was raised up to be dignified
Rael		Boy	Someone who is as innocent as a lamb
Talib		Boy	Seeker of truth
Baraka		Boy	Blessings; Abundance
Biko		Boy	He who is a son of a God
Sekou		Boy	Variant of Sheikh; The leader of a tribe; An elder man
Juwan		Boy	God is just
Kimoni		Boy	Great man
Adric		Boy	one who is a blessed ruler
Bash		Boy	Forerunner; Strike hard and violently
Deontay		Boy	One who belongs to Zeus
Mehki		Boy	Rising; Ascending
Kijani		Boy	Warrior
Lebron		Boy	Hare; Brown-haired one
Jahi		Boy	Dignity
Jahiem		Boy	Raised Up; Dignified; Variant of Jaheim
Laquan		Boy	A quiet, shy person
Nnamdi		Boy	My father still abides
Adom		Boy	Help from God
Dawit		Boy	One who has a lovely heart
Jaja		Boy	He shines
Ajahni		Boy	One who fights for possession; Noble birth; A variant of name Ajani
Kamau		Boy	Silent warrior
Shaquan		Boy	He always tells the truth in life
Ato		Boy	One who is born on Saturday
Camar		Boy	He who is a teacher
Deante		Boy	God is gracious
Ade		Boy	Crown; Royal; Peak; Man
Amadi		Boy	Highly praised; One who constantly thanks God; Free-born
Eze		Boy	A person who is a King
Kanye		Boy	Honor; Tribute
Kwabena		Boy	Born on a Tuesday
Abdou		Boy	Great ability to focus on each work; variant of name Abdo
Bomani		Boy	African Swahili - Great Warrior
Deitrick		Boy	Divine ruler or leader
Chi		Boy	The one who looks like God
Kwadwo		Boy	Born on a Monday
Teshawn		Boy	Gifted; Creative; Unique
Alem		Boy	One who knows everything
Keldon		Boy	Town of the keels
Abdalla		Boy	Servant Of God; Servant of Allah
Diallo		Boy	A strong and bold person
Selassie		Boy	Trinity
Abdulkareem		Boy	Generous; One who Serves a Generous Man; Servant of Allah
Abdulraheem		Boy	Servant of the Most Compassionate
Barack		Boy	Blessed; Blessing
Jomo		Boy	Jolly, passionate, humorous
Jawara		Boy	One who loves peace
Lonan		Boy	A Zuni Tribe name that means Cloud
Kwesi		Boy	Born on Sunday
Sadik		Boy	He who is a friend
Abdi		Boy	Servant of god; A slave
Adetokunbo		Boy	A Nigerian name of Yoruba descent in which the word Ade means crown
Abdu		Boy	Worshipper of God
Akachi		Boy	The hand of God in the African language
Andwele		Boy	God brought me
Chidi		Boy	Strongest God
Chima		Boy	God knows everything
Clevon		Boy	One who hails from the cliff; One who lives in the cliff