Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.

See ZELLA.

A lively name often used to honor a deceased grandmother in Yoruba culture.

Although the best-known Kehinde is the male painter Kehinde Wiley, this name is used for both genders in its native Nigeria and can be just as attractive for a girl.

The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.

This name from the Igbo language of Africa, which feels like the more-familiar Arabic Ahmad, might be an original and attractive choice.

Wesley Snipes chose this distinctive East African name for his son.

Juba, a strong and resonant unisex name, belonged to an ancient African king, is a city and river name, and is traditionally given to Ashanti (of Ghana) girls born on Monday.

Igbo name made more familiar by its relationship to the popular Belle and Bella.

Gingery.

Has a feminine feline feel.

Militaristic.

Sassy alternative to Cassandra -- maybe too sassy.

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday).

Djimon has become a familiar African name via powerful Benin-born, Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou.

This town in northern Libya could find a spot on the name map.

Rhythmic, strong, and buoyant.

A name that originated in Rwanda, rhythmically evocative.

An African family name ripe for adoption in honor of Nelson Mandela, the South African activist imprisoned for almost thirty years for his antiapartheid activities.

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday).