The book is an enlightenment and educational. It brings all the cultures and languages of the continent of Africa under on common roof and draws most popular and meaningful African names. It is written in a way to aid African parents and parents to be a fine resource in the selection of their baby name(s). It is the hope of the author that this book will serve the intended purpose.
AFRICAN BABY NAMES
By Emmanuel AneneAuthorHouse
Copyright © 2011 Emmanuel Anene
All right reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4567-3200-4 Contents
Introduction..............................ixAbout the Author..........................xiACKNOWLEDGEMENTS..........................xiiDEDICATION................................xiiiA.........................................1B.........................................7C.........................................9D.........................................12E.........................................14F.........................................16G.........................................17H.........................................18I.........................................19J.........................................21K.........................................22L.........................................25M.........................................26N.........................................28O.........................................30P.........................................36S.........................................37T.........................................39U.........................................41V.........................................42W.........................................43X.........................................44Y.........................................45Z.........................................46FAMILY BIRTH REGISTER.....................47African Languages.........................55References................................65
Chapter One
AFRICAN BABY NAMES
A
Aba – Girl born on a Thursday
Aba – Person named after a town in eastern part of Nigeria
Abasi or Abasy- Stern, harsh, fierce
Abayomi – Joy (one who brings joy). God saved me
Abeba – A delicate woman
Abebe (boy) – One who is flourishing
Abena - Born on a Tuesday
Abeni – A girl child who was prayed for
Abiodun – Child born during an important festival
Abiola – Born favored, Child born into wealth
Abosede – Child born during the weekdays
Abu - Fatherly
Ada – Girl
Adanma - Beautiful girl
Adanna – Father's daughter
Adanne – Mother's daughter
Adaolie (girl) – Born on a market day
Adaoma – A good woman
Adebayo – Joy
Adedayo-Create joy
Adeola – Crown of wealth
Adeola- One who wears a crown of honor
Adesena - Acceptance
Adesuwa - Born into wealth
Adetoun – Princess
Adhama (girl) – Child of glory
Adila – Just and fair
Adjatay – A prince, royalty
Adowa (girl) – Noble
Afafa - First born daughter
Afam – My name
Afamefuna (abbr. Afam) - May my name not be forgotten
Afeaye – Always remember to return to your roots or home
Afia – One born on a market day
Afua – Born on a Friday
Agboilire – Right to live in this world too
Agiegbe – Never laugh at someone
Aigbona – No one can kill or harm this one, you cannot kill or harm this one
Aina – Child born of a complicated delivery
Aissa - One who is thankful, grateful
Ajayi – One who is born face dawn
Ajua – Girl born on a Monday
Akalaka - Destiny
Akhalume or Akalumeh – They cannot harm me
Akhazimheye or Akhazimeye – Live and let live or let me live my life in peace
Akheoya – Never rely on anyone or wait on anyone
Akia – First born girl
Akin - Brave man
Akpi – Scorpion
Alaba – A child born after Idowu
Aleegbe – Knowing one another prevents enmity
Alheri (girl) - Grace
Aloaye – better to move forward or forward moving
Ama – Born on a Saturday
Amadi – One who rejoices, one who gives a reason for rejoicing
Amaechi – One who knows tomorrow
Aman – Trustworthy woman
Amandla – Powerful woman
Amani – Peace, Peaceful
Amani – Peaceful woman
Amaoge – One who knows the time
Amarachukwu - God's favor
Amari - Strength, powerful
Ameze - River water
Amhofuaghu or Amofuaghu – It is not wise to have anger in your spirit or soul
Amike – Girl who is petted
Amuchie – Born to replace
Anan – The fourth born child
Anaya - One who trusts up to God
Aneneuwa or Anene - An onlooker, calmness with assurance, one who perseveres
Aniboku – The character of an Egret or an Egret
Aniekwenna - The land that accepts the father
Animashaun - Generous
Annakiya- Girl with fine face
Anulika – Believes in happiness
Anuoluwa – God's favor
Anwukah – Sun is greater
Anyan – Bright
Anyango – One who is good
Apala - One who creates religious music
Apara - One who is mobile
Arusi – Girl born during wedding
Arziki - One who is prosperous
Asha – Hope
Ashanti - From a tribe in Ghana (West Africa)
Asonye - He who does well
Assaggi – Strong woman
Astarte - Goddess
Audi - Last daughter in a family
Audu/Abdu - Camel/hard
Awele - Success
Awili - Happiness
Ayanna – Innocent
Ayo - Joy
Ayodele /Ayo - Filled with happiness, happy person/child
Ayokunle – Child born when the family is full of joy
Ayomide – My joy is here
Ayomikun – My joy overflows
Ayonote – No one has the power to determine who will live longer
Ayuba - Same as biblical Job
Ayubu – Preserver
Azani- Preserver of the land
Azekel - Praiser, worshiper of God
Azikiwe – Peaceful person, one who is full of life
Azinza - Mermaid
Azizi - The previous one, the one before
Azmera - Harvester
Azuka - Back is great, back is big
Azuka - Past glory
B
Baakir – The first born child
Baako - First born child
Baba – Father
Babalola - Father's favor
Babangida - Father
Babu – Fierce man
Badru - One borne during full moon
Badu – The tenth child of the parents
Bahari - A person of the sea
Bamba - Carry on the back
Bambeh - Crocodile
Bamidele - Follow me home
Bandele - Born away from home
Banji – Second born of twins
Barack or Baraka - Lucky child, good luck
Baraka - Light skinned woman, favored by God
Baruti – Great teacher
Bayo – Gave birth to joy
Bayo – Joy and happiness
Belay – Superior man, leader
Bello – One who helps others
Beluchi – With God's approval
Bibi - King's daughter
Bidemi – A child born while the father was on a journey
Binta – One with God
Birkita- Strong woman
Bisa – Greatly loved daughter
Bitrus- Same as biblical Peter
Bolade – One who brings honor
Bolanile – Born into riches
Bukola – God add to my wealth
Bulus - Same as biblical Paul
Bupe - Hospitable woman
Busola - Added favor
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Cakusola - Heart of a lion
Camara - Teacher
Candace - Queen
Chacha – One with great strength
Chalondra – Intelligent woman
Cheche - A small woman
Chiamaka – God is very good
Chiayindi - Our God lives
Chiazor – God saves
Chibuike – God is strength
Chibundu – God is life
Chibuzor – God is leader, God is the way
Chibuzor – God shows the way, God's the true way
Chidi – God exits
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