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African Name Meanings

African Name Meanings from: KW - NK

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M/F Baby Names African Name Meanings Origin
M Kwame born on Saturday Akan
F Kwanzaa feast of the first fruits Swahili
M Kwanzaa feast of first fruits Swahili
F Kwashi born on Thursday Swahili
M Kwasi born on Sunday Akan
M Kwayera dawn Ngoni
M Laniyan thoughtful one Yoruba
F Laumalie full of spirit Tongan
M Lauzel can prophesize Zulu
F Lauzela dream; vision Zulu
F Laveni lavender fragrance Tongan
F Lavenita lavender fragrance Tongan
F Lisha to nourish; to cherish Swahili
F Llanquipan fallen branch; solitary lioness Mapuche
F Loanda an African city African
M Lobengula historical Matabele king Zimbabwean
F Londa to protect; keep safe Zulu
F Louam sleep well Ethiopian
M Madaadi name of an age group Kikuyu
M Madhane savior Amharic
M Madu people Ibo
M Madzimoyo water of life Ngoni
F Magani remedy; medicine Hausa
M Magomu younger one of twins Luganda
F Makeda beautiful Ethiopian
M Makker wise man Amharic
F Malaika an angel Swahili
F Malika an angel Swahili
F Malindi city in Kenya African
F Malkia queen Swahili
F Marjani beautiful coral Swahili
F Marrakesh city in Morocco African
M Masamba leaves Yao
F Masani gap between the teeth Luganda
F Masara magic Shona
M Mashama you are surprised Shona
M Mawagali numerous Abaluhya
M Mawalawde God will provide Ewe
M Mawuli there is a God Ewe
M Mayanga sailor of lakes Luganda
M Mazi sir Ibo
M Mbabazi mercy Rukiga
M Mengesha kingdom Ethiopian
M Mensah third son Ewe
F Meria rebellious African
M Merille people of Ethiopia Ethiopian
F Mesi water Egyptian
M Mhina delightful Swahili
M Mobo freedom Yoruba
M Modupe thank you Yoruba
F Moema sweet Tupi
M Moja satisfaction Shona
M Mongo famous Yoruba
F Monifa I have my luck Yoruba
M Mpasa mat Ngoni
M Mpenda fond lover Mwera
M Mposi blacksmith Nyakyusa
M Mpoza tax collector Luganda
F Mshauri good advisor Swahili
F Mshindi champion Swahili
M Mugamba talkative Runyank.
M Mugisa luck Rutooro
M Mugisha luck Rukiga
M Muhairwe God-given child Runyank.
M Muhammed praised Swahili
M Muhangi God's own Runyank.
M Mulumba has more than his share Luganda
F Munay loving power Quechua
F Munaya rainmaker Shona
M Mune the rules Kikuyu
M Munyiga presses others Mukiga
F Murata friend Kikuyu
M Musisi pregnant during an earthquake Luganda
M Musoke born with under a rainbow Rukonjo
M Mutebi clan totem is a perch Luganda
M Mutongole clan totem is a heart Luganda
M Muwanga the creator Luganda
M Muweba clan totem is sorghum Luganda
F Nadifa born between two seasons Somali
F Nadira rare one Hausa
F Nafula born during rainy season Abaluhya
F Nafuna born feet first Luganda
F Najuma abounding in joy Swahili
F Naki first female child Adangbe
F Nasiche born during locust season Mugosa
M Nassor victorious Swahili
M Natron lake in the Rift Valley Tanzanian
M Natukundo God loves us Runyank.
F Naunet goddess of the underworld Egyptian
F Nayo we have joy Yoruba
F Neemesha blessings Swahili
F Nefertari most beautiful Egyptian
M Negash next in line for the throne Amharic
M Negasi he will be crowned Amharic
M Negus king or emperor Ethiopian
F Nehanda strong Zezuru
F Njere cleverness Shona
M Njere cleverness Shona
M Njowga shoes Mwera
M Nkalati a very hard tree Luganda

*African Name Meaning - compiled by research & survey

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