International Baby Names
African Girl Names
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Sassandra
African place-name
Sassy alternative to Cassandra -- maybe too sassy.
Seble
Amharic
"harvest"
Also spelt Sebele, this soft-sounding name means "harvest" in the Amharic language of Ethiopia.
Sekai
African, Shona, Japanese
"be humorous; world"
For parents searching for an African name that is wearable in the US, Sekai is a wonderful option for a daughter with its cheerful meaning. A multicultural choice, it is also the Japanese word for…
Sethe
Egyptian mythological name or variation of Seth, Hebrew
"appointed, placed"
Author Toni Morrison is an acknowledged master of naming, and Sethe, the name of one of the main characters of Beloved , which can be pronounced as Seth or Seth-eh, relates to the male biblical name…
Subira
African, Swahili
"patience"
One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.
Taci
African, Zuni
"washtub"
One African choice that might be easier to understand if spelled phonetically: it's pronounced TAH-shee.
Taiwo
Yoruba
"the first twin to taste the world"
This energetic Yoruba name comes with the trendy -o ending and the cute nickname Tai. It's traditionally given to the first twin to be born. While the name is unisex, male footballer Taiwo Awoniyi is…
Tamala
African
"dark tree"
Would you really want to name your child after a Japanese anime movie called Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space.
Taraja
African, Kiswahili
"hope"
The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.
Thabisa
Zulu, Xhosa
"bring joy"
A rare and beautiful name that could easily cross cultures.
Thandeka
Zulu, Ndebele
"lovely"
The more familiar name Thandi is often used as a nickname for Thandeka.
Thandie
South African, Xhosa
"beloved"
A captivating and sprightly name brought into the limelight by actress Thandiwe Newton.
Thema
African, Akan
"queen"
Subtly royal, if Reign and Royalty aren't your style.
Thulile
Zulu
"quiet; peaceful"
Bouncy South African girl name whose sound doesn't quite match its meaning.
Tisa
African, Swahili
"ninth born"
Not many parents would want to use Tisa for its literal meaning in this era of smaller families, but Tisa is a name with much crossover appeal. Simple and straightforward, it's also both distinctive…
Tula
Choctaw, English, Spanish, Hindi, or Kiswahili
"leaping waters; town; spear strength; mountain peak"
Tula is a multicultural name, linked to the names Tallulah, Gertrude, and Tullia, a mountain range in Antarctica, and to the Greek Toula, used for the heroine of the hit film My Big Fat Greek Wedding…
Uduak
Ibibio
"will, desire"
A gender-neutral name in its native Nigeria, but more often borne on males in the US.
Uzoma
Africa, Igbo
"good way"
U is an oft-rejected first initial, but a name like Uzoma makes it cool.
Xois
African place name
This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.
Yetunde
Yoruba
"mother returned"
West African name best known as that of Yetunde Price, half-sister of Venus and Serena Williams who was tragically murdered in 2003.