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Abebe
Amharic
"flower"
Masculine variation of Abeba.
Alim
Alim is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'knowledgeable,' 'learned,' or 'wise.' The name derives from the Arabic word for knowledge ('ilm') and holds particular significance in Islamic…
Adekola
Assibi
Bem
Buhari
Caracel
Dayo
Yoruba
"joy arrives"
A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.
Didier
French
"desired, beloved"
Didier is kind of a Desiree for boy--a lively, confident name that's widely used in France and has definite possibilities here. It's the name of an early French saint.
Ekundayo
Elewa
Esi
Esu
Farid
Arabic and Persian
"unique, precious"
The soft and strong name of a 13th-century Persian poet.
Femi
Yoruba
A short form of the masculine name Olufemi, which means "the Lord loves me". Femi is also used as a standalone name for both genders, meaning "love me".
Fadi
Gboyega
Idir
Berber
"alive"
A simple and straightforward choice from northwest Africa.
Issa
Issa is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Arabic culture, it is the name for Jesus (prophet Isa in Islam) and means 'God is salvation.' It also appears in Slavic languages as a…
Ife