African Names for Girls

Senegal
- Origin:
  African place-name
- Description:
  Unlikely to take over Kenya's spot as the dominant African place-name.
Zagora
- Origin:
  North African place-name; also Swahili
- Description:
  If you're looking for an African place-name, this one belongs to the main town in eastern Morocco.

Kehinde
- Origin:
  Yoruba
- Meaning:
  "second-born of twins or one who falls behind"
- Description:
  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.
Abenaa
- Origin:
  Twi
- Meaning:
  "Born on a Tuesday"
- Description:
  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).
Xois
- Origin:
  African place name
- Description:
  This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.

Oluchi
- Origin:
  Igbo
- Meaning:
  "work of God"
- Description:
  Nigerian-born supermodel Oluchi Orlandi brought this little-known (to non-Nigerians), lovely choice into the lexicon.
Taraja
- Origin:
  African, Kiswahili
- Meaning:
  "hope"
- Description:
  The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.
Nzingha
- Origin:
  African, Matamba
- Description:
  The name of a great seventeenth century African warrior queen, known for her brilliance as an administrator and organizer, and unstinting commitment to peace.