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The Best African Baby Boy Names For Your New Arrival

Congratulations to parents! Starting your search for African baby boy names for your new arrival? Africa is a vast continent. It’s home to over 3,000 ethnic groups, with almost as many languages. And the African diaspora spans the globe.

Following is a list of 57 awesome Black baby boy names and their meanings, Variations in spelling or pronunciation of a name can provide many other unique and interesting names to add to the selection:

  1. Amari. Meaning eternal. This name pops up in cultures all over the world, including Yoruba.
  2. Bongani. The grateful one.
  3. Femi. The full name is usually Olufemi. Which means God loves me. The Femi part means love me. Which is also lovely.
  4. Hakim. The ruler. Or wise. Powerful either way you spin it.
  5. Alassane. A West-African boys’ name meaning handsome, popular in Niger, Mali, Benin, and Togo.
  6. Amare. With its Ethiopian origins, it means handsome boy.
  7. Hasani. Handsome one—the name every mama wants to give her son.
  8. Zuri. Meaning handsome or beautiful, popular in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  9. Chinyere. Another Igbo boys’ name meaning given by God.
  10. Eleojo. An Igala name meaning gift from God.
  11. Kirabo. A unisex African name of African from the Luganda language of Uganda.
  12. Izibekien. A popular African byos’ name meaning God’s gift from the Niger area.
  13. Onyinyechi. An Igbo name meaning God’s gift.
  14. Treyvon. An African-American name meaning gift from God shining from the sun.
  15. Lethabo. Often shortened to Thabo, this popular name means happiness.
  16. Ola. Popular in West Africa but also with roots all over the world, Ola means high or arise.
  17. Sipho. Gift. 🎁 You’re welcome.
  18. Atu. Meaning powerful, more common in Nigeria and Tanzania.
  19. Enzi. Another popular Tanzanian boys’ name meaning powerful.
  20. Kani. An African boys’ name that’s popular across the continent, including Kenya, Mali, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
  21. Hakeem – Wise
  22. Izaak – Laughter
  23. Jadyn – God has heard
  24. Jamal – Beautiful, handsome
  25. Joseph – God will increase
  26. Justus – Fairness, justice
  27. Kahlil – Friend
  28. Kelvin – River man
  29. Khalan – Strong warrior
  30. Kordell – Cord maker
  31. Siyabonga. Thank you. We are grateful.
  32. Darius. An African-American boys name meaning rich and kingly.
  33. Eze. An Ibo boys name meaning king.
  34. Malik. A North African name meaning king.
  35. Oba. Meaning king in Yoruba.
  36. Gamba. An African name for boys meaning warrior that’s popular in Cameroon.
  37. Marcel. An African-American boys’ name meaning young warrior or belonging to Mars.
  38. Bandile. The family is growing.
  39. Dakarai. A Shona name meaning happiness. And there’s Dakarai Allen, if you’re looking to inspire a baller in the house. 🏀
  1. Jabulani. The one that rejoices.
  2. Junior. Yeah, this little name never goes out of style.
  3. Kamogelo. Welcome. 💛
  4. Oscar – God’s spear
  5. Abasi. Means stern. Don’t mess with this little guy.
  6. Azizi. The precious one.
  7. Badru. Born at the full moon. 🌕
  8. Bwana. Sir. Gentleman. The big boss.
  9. Dalmar. An interesting Somali name meaning versatile.
  10. Damu, the child of Enki, the god of vegetation. 🥬 A fruitful start.
  11. Ibrahim. Father of many children.
  12. Jomo. Farmer. 🚜
  13. Juma. Born on a Friday.
  14. Mosi. First born child.
  15. Mwenye. Owner. Lord. Boss. A real power name.
  16. Omari. Praise God.
  17. Radhi. Forgiveness.
  18. Tafari. He who inspires awe. 🌠

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