The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

African names

7 names

Zulu · Ndebele

Loved

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Zulu · Xhosa

Beloved; one who has been loved

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Amharic

Patience

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Yoruba

Eternal happiness

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Amharic

Sun; sunshine

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Tswana

Blessing

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Shona

Mercy; compassion

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