International Baby Names
African Girl Names
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Karabo
Sotho, Tswana
"answer"
A unisex name, largely used in South Africa, Karabo is a spirited and spiritual choice, meaning "answer", "response", or "resolution". Notable (female) bearers include soccer players Karabo "Cream"…
Noxolo
Xhosa, South African
"peace"
Notably used in South Africa, Noxolo likely derives from Xhosa, combining uxolo meaning "peace, pardon, happiness" with the feminine prefix no- . Distinctive in look, spiky yet mellow in sound and…
Abebi
Variation of Abeni, Yoruba
"we asked for her and she arrived"
A rarer version of the charming Yoruba name Abeni.
Karima
Arabic
"noble, generous"
A feminine form of the popular Arabic name Karim, Karima has a pleasing balance of strong and soft sounds. Derived from the Arabic kamuna , the name is associated with generosity and benevolence, and…
Kuchenga
African, Swahili
"evasion"
Kuchena is an African name rarely used in English-speaking countries. Kuchenga Shenjé is an Afro-British journalist and author of The Library Thief .
Naledi
Sesotho
"Star"
An African option for people looking for alternatives for Stella and Estelle, with a starry meaning.
Abena
Akan, Fante, Ghanaian
"born on Tuesday"
This name from the Akan language of Ghana in West Africa is traditionally given to baby girls born on a Tuesday. The male version is Kwabena or Kobena.
Abeni
Yoruba, Nigerian
"we prayed for her and she arrived"
Perhaps the most perfect name for a long-awaited daughter.