If you're looking for an exotic and impactful name for your little boy, you may want to consider a moniker of African origin. Here are 25 baby names that offer meaning and substance. Take a look!
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- Adebowale Adebowale is an African boy name, pronounced ‘ah-deh-baw-vah-leh.' It means ‘return of the crown.' Although it is a boy name, it can also be a female name, but in both cases, the name is mainly used in Nigeria.
- Femi Femi is an African boy name that serves as a surname as well. It means ‘adored by God.'
- Obasi Obasi is an African boy name. It means ‘in honor of the supreme God.'
- Simba Simba is an African boy name. The name has its origins in Swahili and means' lion' in Swahili. Simba is the name of the lion in the famous ‘The Lion King' Disney movie.
- Wekesa Wekesa is an African boy name prevalent in eastern Africa. It means ‘harvest child.' Wekesa can also be a surname.
- Tuma – Tuma is an African boy name. It means ‘everlasting'.
- Mpho Mpho is an African boy name with an interesting spelling. The name is pronounced ‘mmm-po.' Mpho means ‘gift.'
- Abedi Abedi is an African boy name. It originates in the Swahili language, and it means ‘worshipper.'
- Mosi Mosi is an African boy name. It means ‘firstborn child.'
- Lekan Lekan is an African boy name meaning ‘my wealth is growing.' The name is a diminutive of Olamilekan and also serves as a surname.
- Saka Saka is an African boy name meaning ‘hunter.' It is part of the Swahili language. We have also seen Saka used as a surname.
- Odongo Odongo is an African boy name. It means ‘second twin.' It is also a surname, such as the name Jeje Odongo who is a male politician in Uganda.
- Aasir Aasir is an African boy name originating from Kenya in Africa. It means ‘one with a captivating and fascinating personality.'
- Babajide Babajide is an African boy name, pronounced ‘bah-bah-jeed-eh.' It means ‘father is coming home.' The name can be a surname, as well.
- Cayman – Cayman is an African boy name. It means ‘alligator'.
- Chidike Chidike is an African boy name, pronounced ‘chi-dee-keh.' It means ‘strength of God.'
- Imamu Imamu is an African boy name. lt means ‘spiritual leader.'
- JabariJabari is an African boy name that is part of the Swahili language. It means ‘brave.'
- Chidubem Chidubem is an African boy name, pronounced ‘chi-doo-behm-vah-leh.' It means ‘God is my guide.'
- Jelani Jelani is an African boy name with Swahili origins. It means ‘full of strength.'
- Azad Azad is an African boy name out of Mozambique, South Africa. It means ‘freedom.'
- Abede Abede is an African boy name with roots in the Ethiopian culture. It means ‘flower.'
- Agu Agu is an African boy name meaning leopard. The name is part of the Islam religion.
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