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African Names that Start With F

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By Nameberry
Updated Tue Oct 01 2024
  1. Fayola

    • Origin:

      Yoruba, "lucky, good fortune, blessed"

    • Meaning:

      "lucky, good fortune, blessed"

    • Description:

      A beautiful Yoruban name associated with honor and good fortune. Both fy-o-la and fay-OH-luh are used as pronunciations.
  2. Fana

    • Origin:

      African

    • Meaning:

      "light or jungle"

    • Description:

      Simple, delicate, and unusual.
  3. Folami

    • Origin:

      Yoruba, African

    • Meaning:

      "honor and respect me"

    • Description:

      Nigerian name with an honorable meaning.
  4. Falala

    • Origin:

      African, Fula

    • Meaning:

      "born in abundance"

    • Description:

      A wonderful meaning for a bright and musical West African name.

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