14 African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With C

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Camar	Boy	He who is a teacher
Ceaser	Boy	Hairy
Chikodi	Boy	It is in the hands of God; It is upto God
Camarsa	Boy	One who is born to teach; a born teacher or preacher
Carrizoa	Boy	A swamp or a wetland of life
Chaga	Boy	A Goat; the one having a dominant personality
Chiazam	Boy	Answer sent from God
Chidike	Boy	The one guided by the God
Chimalsi	Boy	A proud man
Chimelu	Boy	God has created them

Chege	Boy	The Kikuyu people of Kenya
Chilemba	Boy	Turban
Chitundu	Boy	Bird nest
Chiumbo	Boy	Little

Infographic: Top African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With C(infographic)

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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