26 African Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With G

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
Gamba	Boy	A tortoise who lives near water
Gazali	Boy	Someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
Ghadhanfar	Boy	The ruler or the king of the Jungle; Lion
Ghanapriya	Boy	A name from Ghana
Gimbya	Boy	Princess
Gogana	Boy	Male child; Variant of Godana
Goodluck	Boy	Good fortune; Streak of luck
Gother	Boy	Friendly
Guban	Boy	Burnt
Gucauno	Boy	One who falls like a bird

Gulussa	Boy	God of the sky; Ruler of the sky
Gure	Boy	Left-handed
Goredenna	Boy	Black cloud
Gacoki	Boy	He returns
Gakere	Boy	Small muscle; Muscular
Gakuru	Boy	Elderly one
Gatete	Boy	Milk gourd
Gathee	Boy	Elderly one
Gathii	Boy	Traveler; Wanderer
Gatimu	Boy	A spear

Geteye	Boy	My master
Gichinga	Boy	A firebrand
Gicicio	Boy	Mirror
Gikuyu	Boy	Founder of the Agikuyu nation
Githinji	Boy	A butcher
Gitonga	Boy	Wealthy one

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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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