African Boy Names

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

Djimon

Dumi

Ebo is a powerful African day name that can be used to fit its definition. 

Ejiro

Enitan's origins are in the Yoruba language of Southwestern Nigeria. It has a lovely meaning, referring to a person of notoriety.

Enitan

Eskender

Deriving from the Shona word <em>fara</em>, meaning "happy", this would be a joyful name for a long-awaited baby.

Farai

A name that originated in Rwanda, rhythmically evocative. 

Gahiji

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

Garian

A name appropriate for boys born during the hajj, the pilgrimage to Mecca every Muslim is expected to make once in his lifetime. 

Haji

Ibo is short but striking. Another, unrelated but equally appealing name is Ivo.

Adverse associations with the ruthless Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. 

A simple and straightforward choice from northwest Africa.

Idir

Itoro

Itri

Izem

Jatau

Jengo is pronounced like Django, best known to Americans as the first name of the hero of Quentin Tarantino's film Django Unchained. 

Jengo

A cool and charismatic Sotho name with a great meaning.

Kabelo

represent the many languages and cultures from around the continent. Americans may be familiar with African names such as Chidi, Kamau, Neo, Kehinde, and Nnamdi through pop culture references. Barack, a 

, is the widest known, as the name of 44th President Barack Obama.

 in the United States. Along with Amari, other 

are Omari, Ayan, Dakari, Khari, and Zaire. 

 worth considering include Idir, Odion, Zenebe, and Uzochi.

are historic choices that honor heritage. The possibilities are diverse and varied from the range of African countries and cultures.

African Boy Names, including names from Africa for baby boys including Neo, Zuri, Zaire, and Omari, with meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 6)