African Names that Start With P

Might frequently be understood as "pilly." Can also be a short form of Pilar -- though the long form is better.

Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.

Will be frequently misunderstood as Pele or, worse, "pilly".