164 African Baby Names Starting With Letter A
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Akosua |  Girl | Girl child born on Sunday | |
| Akua | Girl | A child who is born on Thursday | |
| Akuba | Girl | One who is born on Wednesday | |
| Akuchi | Boy | Wealth from God in the African language | |
| Akuji | Boy | Dead and awake | |
| Alakay |  Unisex | One who brings joy | |
| Alake | Boy | One to be honored | |
| Alem | Boy | One who knows everything | |
| Aluna | Girl | Come here | |
| Aluoch | Girl | One who was born on an overcast morning | |
| Ama | Girl | Child born on Saturday | |
| Amadi | Boy | Highly praised; One who constantly thanks God; Free-born | |
| Amandla | Girl | A powerful Woman; Brave and strong woman | |
| Amara | Boy | Immortal being; Blessed with eternal life; Grace and gracious | |
| Amarachukwu | Girl | God's grace; Mercy of God | |
| Amare | Unisex | A person sent by God to love | |
| Amari | Unisex | Promised by God; Strength; Courage; Immortal | |
| Amarii | Unisex | Strength; Builder | |
| Amarina | Girl | Rain | |
| Aminata | Unisex | Trustworthy; Faithful | |
| Amma | Boy | Mother; God-like | |
| Amne | Girl | Safe; Secure | |
| Amondi | Girl | Born at dawn | |
| Amurta | Girl | Beautiful; Ambrosia; A veritable drink that gives immortality | |
| Anana | Girl | The fourth child who is blessed with soft and gentle personality | |
| Anane | Boy | Fourth son | |
| Anansa | Unisex | Affection; Love | |
| Andwele | Boy | God brought me | |
| Angweng | Girl | One who was born during the time of white ants | |
| Anika | Girl | Graceful; Fearless; Goddess Durga; Soldier | |
| Anyango | Girl | Midday-born; Born at noon | |
| Aoko | Girl | An evergreen blue tree | |
| Aparaa | Girl | Unique; Materialistic; Matchless | |
| Aphra | Girl | Dust | |
| Apiyo | Girl | First of the twins | |
| Armani | Girl | Warrior; Army man | |
| Arogo | Girl | One who nagged a lot during pregnancy | |
| Asabi | Girl | One of select birth | |
| Asante | Boy | Thank you | |
| Asha | Girl | Hope; Alive; Desire | |
| Ashaki | Girl | One who is beautiful | |
| Ashante | Unisex | Warlike | |
| Ashanti | Girl | War; Restlessness | |
| Asis | Girl | Blessing; Of the sun; A variant of Asiss | |
| Assata | Girl | Strong, courageous, revolutionary | |
| Athiambo | Girl | Born in the late evening | |
| Atieno | Girl | One who was born at night | |
| Ato | Boy | One who is born on Saturday | |
| Atu | Boy | Boy born on a Saturday | |
| Audi | Girl | The last daughter | |
| Auni | Boy | Help; Assist | |
| Avongara | Girl | To tie | |
| Awino | Girl | One who was born with the cord around | |
| Awo | Girl | A girl who is born on Thursday | |
| Ayah | Girl | Sign; Evidence | |
| Ayan | Boy | Watchful; Seeing | |
| Ayana | Girl | Beautiful flower | |
| Ayanda | Boy | One who is always increasing | |
| Ayanna | Girl | A unique flower which is forever blooming | |
| Ayira | Girl | Chosen; Worthy of respect; Exalted; Revered; A variant form of Augustus | |
| Ayoka | Girl | One who causes joy all around; A variant of Ayo | |
| Ayzize | Boy | Let it come | |
| Azana | Girl | Call to prayer; One who inspires everyone | |
| Aziza | Girl | Beloved; Strong | |
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