Top 100 Modern African Baby Boy Names with Meanings
Choosing a name for your baby boy is a special journey. In African tradition, names hold deep significance, often reflecting values, virtues, or aspects of nature. Whether you're looking for a name with a modern twist or one rooted in ancient African culture, we've curated a list of the top 100 modern African baby boy names, each with its unique meaning.
Discover names that are not only trending but also embody timeless meanings. From names that signify strength and courage to those representing wisdom and spirituality, this collection offers a variety of choices for your little one.Here are just a few examples:
- Abai-Of the Nile River
- Babafemi-Nigerian for 'my father loves me'.
- Chane-Plant.
- Dabir-Teacher.
- Ebo-Ghanian name given to a child born on Tuesday.
- Fadil-Generous
- Gahiji-The hunter
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Abai | Of the Nile River | Boy | 4 | |
| Abasi | Stern one | Boy | 5 | |
| Abayomi | Nigerian name meaning bringer of happiness. | Boy | 3 | |
| Abayomi | Born to bring me joy | Boy | 3 | |
| Babafemi | Nigerian for 'my father loves me'. | Boy | 3 | |
| Babafemi | My father loves me | Boy | 3 | |
| Badru | Born between full moons | Boy | 1 | |
| Bahemuka | Resembles father | Boy | 8 | |
| Chane | Plant. | Boy | 4 | |
| Chata | An ending | Boy | 6 | |
| Chenzira | Born on the road | Boy | 3 | |
| Chenzira | Born on the roadside | Boy | 3 | |
| Dabir | Teacher. | Boy | 7 | |
| Dada | Child with curly hair | Boy | 1 | |
| Dada | Curly hair | Boy | 1 | |
| Dada | Nigerian name meaning 'curly-haired child'. | Boy | 1 | |
| Ebo | Ghanian name given to a child born on Tuesday. | Boy | 4 | |
| Ebo | Born on Tuesday | Boy | 4 | |
| Ehioze | Nigerian name meaning 'not jealous'. | Boy | 5 | |
| Ejubane | Swift one | Boy | 4 | |
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| Fadil | Generous | Boy | 5 | |
| Fakih | One who recites the Koran | Boy | 8 | |
| Faraji | Consolation | Boy | 9 | |
| Farijika | Will comfort | Boy | 2 | |
| Gahiji | The hunter | Boy | 8 | |
| Gamba | Warrior | Boy | 6 | |
| Gebereal | God is my strength | Boy | 1 | |
| Gebre | An offering | Boy | 1 | |
| Habib | Beloved | Boy | 4 | |
| Habimana | God exist | Boy | 4 | |
| Haji | Born during the hajj | Boy | 1 | |
| Hamadi | Praised | Boy | 9 | |
| Ibeamaka | The agnates are splendid | Boy | 7 | |
| Ibrahim | Father of a multitude | Boy | 6 | |
| Idi | Born during the Idd festival | Boy | 4 | |
| Idin | Unity | Boy | 9 | |
| Jabari | Comforter | Boy | 5 | |
| Jabari | Brave, fearless | Boy | 5 | |
| Jabarl | Valiant. (Swahili). | Boy | 8 | |
| Jabulani | Happy | Boy | 7 | |
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| Kadonkechi | Bitter soup | Boy | 9 | |
| Kafa | Ethiopian province | Boy | 1 | |
| Kafele | Worth dying for | Boy | 4 | |
| Kaikara | God in Bayoro tradition | Boy | 7 | |
| Laniyan | Thoughtful one | Boy | 4 | |
| Lateef | Gentle | Boy | 4 | |
| Lauzel | Can prophesize | Boy | 5 | |
| Lebna | Soul, spirit | Boy | 7 | |
| Mablevi | Do not deceive | Boy | 1 | |
| Machupa | One who likes to drink | Boy | 9 | |
| Madaadi | Name of an age group | Boy | 6 | |
| Madhane | Savior | Boy | 1 | |
| Nabulung | Do not receive | Boy | 2 | |
| Najja | Born after | Boy | 9 | |
| Nakisisa | Child of the shadows | Boy | 2 | |
| Nassor | Victorious | Boy | 5 | |
| Oban | King | Boy | 5 | |
| Obaseki | The kings influence goes far | Boy | 8 | |
| Obasi | In honor of the supreme God | Boy | 1 | |
| Obataiye | King of the world | Boy | 6 | |
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| Paki | Witness | Boy | 1 | |
| Prah | From the Prah river region | Boy | 7 | |
| Qawe | Brave | Boy | 1 | |
| Qaweyn | Brave | Boy | 4 | |
| Rafiki | Friend | Boy | 9 | |
| Rahad | A river in Ethiopia | Boy | 5 | |
| Ranako | Handsome | Boy | 6 | |
| Rashidi | Thinker, counselor. (Swahili). | Boy | 5 | |
| Sadiki | Faithful | Boy | 8 | |
| Safiri | Born while on a journey | Boy | 8 | |
| Saleem | Peaceful. (Swahili). | Boy | 1 | |
| Salehe | Good | Boy | 5 | |
| Taamiti | Bravery | Boy | 1 | |
| Tabansi | One who endures | Boy | 3 | |
| Tabia | One of good character | Boy | 6 | |
| Tahir | Pure | Boy | 2 | |
| Uba | Wealthy | Boy | 6 | |
| Uchechi | God's will | Boy | 3 | |
| Udoka | Makes peace with others | Boy | 7 | |
| Ujama | Fellowship, brotherhood | Boy | 1 | |
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| Vinza | People of Tanzania | Boy | 9 | |
| Vuai | Savior | Boy | 8 | |
| Walid | Newborn | Boy | 4 | |
| Wambua | Born during the rainy season | Boy | 7 | |
| Wanzala | Born during a famine | Boy | 6 | |
| Wasswa | Name given to twins | Boy | 5 | |
| Yacob | Substitute | Boy | 1 | |
| Yafeu | Bold | Boy | 4 | |
| Yahcay | Knowledge, wisdom | Boy | 9 | |
| Yahya | Gods gift | Boy | 6 | |
| Zafan | Melody | Boy | 3 | |
| Zahur | Flower | Boy | 2 | |
| Zaid | Increase, growth | Boy | 4 | |
| Zamy | Strives to attain | Boy | 2 | |
