African boy names

African baby boy names

Are you searching for African baby boy names ? Your hunt for traditional African origin name ends here! You would be aware that most of the traditional names in Africa have certain meaning and it has cultural or spiritual significance. The names are not only, the reflection of the clan but, it also, shows the relationship with the ancestors. You might be looking out for the traditional and religious significance of these African origin names. Let’s know more about it.

In Africa, choosing baby names is a very important ceremony which takes place during the baby shower. It is believed by Africans that right choice of the name would influence the life of the new born and also, the family associated. The selection of African names is carried by the elderly members of the family and ‘day of the birth’ plays a vital role in deciding the baby name. Simple African baby names would not put more pressure on the child and the family but; very ambitious name brings more expectations. However, it completely depends on the family to decide the baby name.

Africa being a multi-ethnic and massive continent – it prides in various religious beliefs and range of traditions. You may find African names based on the religion and also, on the tribe name. It is believed that the African linguistic family’s history dates back more than 5000 years – Zulu, Hausa, Yoruba, Kongo, Shona and Swahili are some of the prime ones.  

Most of the Africans belong to Muslim community so; you would find Arabic names also. Although presently, there is major American influence on this continent so, many Africans are selecting American-African names. In the central and southern Africa, European colonization had great impact which led to many Christian and Portuguese communities. This is the reason that there are also many European origin African baby names.

 

        Here are some of the very famous African baby boy names  and also baby boy names with the meaning and the country –

 

·         Hudham  - astute  - Kenya 

·         Adebayo  - he came in a joyful time - Nigeria 

·         Wangai  - belongs to God - Kenya 

·         Makena  - happy one - Kenya   

There are many African names which can be picked for both boy and girl child. Here are some of the unisexual names with their meaning and the country origin–

·         Abimbola - "born wealthy" - Yoruba

·         Chibuike - "God is strength" - Igbo

·         Dumisani - "give praise" - Zulu

·         Adebowale - "my crown has come home"-Yoruba

·         Chibuzo - "God lead the way" - Igbo

·         Boitumelo - "joy" - Tswana

 

African baby boy names are very popular in the continent and also, in many parts of the western nations. Here are some of the sweet baby girl African names with the meanings but also boy names

 

·         Bisa - "Loved"

·         Bunme – "My Gift"

·         Faiza - "Victorious"

·         Ghalyela -"Precious"

·         Gimbya - "Princess"

·         Halla - "Unexpected Gift"

·         Imena -"Dream"

·         Aidoo - "Arrived"

·         Alaba - "Second Child"

 

Hope you enjoyed the read on African baby boy names. Wish you find suitable baby name for the new arrival in your family.