What are some African baby girl names inspired by nature or animals?

Wambui is an African name that means zebra in Kikuyu. Zahrah, on the other hand, means blooming flower in Arabic. Ayanna is an elegant name meaning flower in Amharic.

What are the specific traditions or cultures that influence African baby girl names?

Africa is home to several cultures, each with unique naming traditions and cultures. For instance, the Akan people from Ghana name their children based on their birth order. Conversely, the Shona people of Zimbabwe choose nature-inspired names for their babies, whereas the Tswana people from Botswana choose names based on the circumstances surrounding the child’s birth. Like these, several specific naming traditions and customs can vary across diverse African cultures.

What African names mean ‘star’?

Anangikwe, derived from the terms anang star and ikwe woman, means star woman in Ojibwe. Nthanda is another name commonly used in Southern Africa and means star in Tumbulka. Some other titles that are commonly used in Africa and are associated with stars are Danica and Aster.

What is the African name for ‘queen’?

Thema is a beautiful name that means queen in Akan. Some other African titles associated with queens are Makeda, an Amharic name related to the Queen of Sheba, who is believed to have ruled over some parts of Ethiopia and Yemen. Nzinga is a Bantu name derived from Njinga. It was the name of the queen of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms in the 17th century.

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16 African Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With W

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

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Waceera	Girl	Wanderer
Wairimu	Girl	One of the nine founders of Agikuyu
Waitherero	Girl	The better one
Wakiuru	Girl	One of the nine founders of Agikuyu
Walta	Girl	Shield
Wambui	Girl	The singer of songs
Wamuhu	Girl	Born of ashes
Wamuiru	Girl	A dark-skinned beauty
Wamweru	Girl	One who is light-skinned
Wangai	Girl	Born of God

Wangera	Girl	A traveler
Wangu	Girl	The one who gathers the firewood
Wanja	Girl	The one from without
Wanjeri	Girl	Born of Njeri
Winda	Girl	Chasing for food
Wokabi	Girl	She is of the Maasai

Infographic: Meaningful African Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With W

If you are ready to embark on the journey to find a meaningful name for your child, check out our infographic below. It shares a list of African Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With W that are elegant and distinct. These options are selected from diverse cultures and languages, offering you the best baby name options worldwide. Scroll through the list to find a suitable name based on your preference and liking.

African Girl Names with Meanings, Starting With W(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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