Bekele
Grow; flourish
Names with meaning.
3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.
Collections
African names
49–96 of 243 names
Bereket
Blessing; abundance
Berhane
My light
Biniam
Form of Benjamin
Boitumelo
Joy
Bolaji
One who wakes with wealth
Bolanle
Find wealth at home
Bongani
Grateful; thankful
Bonolo
Ease
Bontle
Beautiful
Chiamaka
God is more beautiful
Chibueze
God is king
Chibuike
God is strength
Chidi
God exists
Chidiebere
God is merciful
Chidinma
God is good
Chidubem
God is guiding me
Chiedza
Light
Chigozie
God bless
Chijioke
God holds a portion
Chika
God is greater in Igbo; Japanese meaning depends on spelling
Chimamanda
My God will not fail me
Chinedu
God is leading
Chinonso
God is nearby
Chinua
Short form of Chinualumogu
Chioma
Good God
Chipo
Gift
Chisom
God goes with me
Chiwetel
God brings
Chizoba
God continues to save
Danjuma
Friday-born son
Danladi
Sunday-born son
Dawit
Form of David, traditionally associated with beloved
Dayo
Joy arrives
Dejen
Foundation; support
Desta
Joy
Dumisani
Praise
Dzifa
Peace at heart; comfort
Ebuka
Short form of Chukwuebuka
Edem
He has saved me
Ejike
One having strength
Ekene
Thanks; gratitude
Emeka
Short form of Chukwuemeka
Eniola
Person of wealth
Enyonam
It is good for me
Enzokuhle
To do good
Esenam
He has heard me
Esi
Born on Sunday
Ava for iPhone
One name at a time, together.
In Ava, you meet one name at a time. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share your shortlist with your partner.
Meet Ava