15 African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With D

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
Dakari	Boy	Rejoice
Deon	Boy	Of Zeus; God of Nysa; Alternate name of the Greek God Dionysius
Denzel	Boy	Fine wine lover; The wild one; High stronghold; Fertile land
Deion	Boy	Of Zeus; God
Diallo	Boy	Hoe; A hand tool for removing weeds
Dabir	Boy	A brilliant teacher
Daktari	Boy	A healer
Damisi	Boy	Cheerful personality
Davu	Boy	Starting of a new age
Deogracia	Boy	A God; a child of destiny

Diello	Boy	A bold an powerful person
Dubem	Boy	The Lord is my shepherd
Duka	Boy	All; free detailed and determined person
Dume	Boy	Resembling a bull; one who is very strong and confident
Darweshi	Boy	Holy

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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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