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African Names Starting With I

Whether you’re looking for a name for your child, a new pet, or even a character in a story you’re writing, there are tons of ideas out there. We’ve compiled helpful guides of names and their meanings to inspire you, from A-Z lists to country-specific names and everything in between. Perhaps you want to find a name that aligns with your cultural heritage, you want to uncover the meaning of your family name, or maybe you want all your children to have names on a specific theme — whatever you’re looking for, we have hundreds of lists of names for any gender, style or language. Whether you want a name that’s unique or popular, traditional or modern, short or long; the perfect name for you is just a few clicks away.

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ibo

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African

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Ibo is commonly a boy's name. The meaning of Ibo is 'my people'. It is also the name of a tribe in South-Eastern Nigeria in West Africa and, thus, can be used to describe someone from this tribe. Short and sweet, the name is easy to pronounce and remember. It is also common to see Ibo as people's la...

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idi

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African

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Idi is a common name in Eastern Africa. The African origin name Idi is typically for boys. The meaning of Idi is 'born during the Eid or Idd festival'. A perfect way to celebrate happiness is through this name. A short, sweet, and modern name. Idi is a unique yet rare name. Idi is a primarily used n...

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ifama

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African

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The meaning of Ifama is 'everything will be alright'. It is pronounced as 'eh-fama' and the name originated from Africa. It is traditionally used to name baby girls. It can be used as a middle name or a surname too....

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ife

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ige

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iggi

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African

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The meaning of Iggi is 'one and only son'. It is pronounced as Ig-gi. It is taken from the names Ignacio and Ignatius, which are believed to have originated from the Latin or Etruscan regions. The meaning of the name Ignatius is 'fiery' or 'fiesty'. There are several saints named Ignatius and whilst...

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ilo

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African

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The meaning of Ilo is “ray of sunshine” or “joyful”, and it originated from Africa, where it is most popular in Nigeria. There is also an Estonian goddesses called Ilo, who was responsible for feasts and bringing joy. It is pronounced phonetically, as eye-lo. ...

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ilori

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imena

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African

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The name Imena is commonly a girl’s name of African origin. The meaning of Imena is ‘dream' or 'faith’. The baby girl's name Imena is pronounced 'ihmiynah'. The person with this name is rich in wisdom and charm. They are romantic and deep thinkers, and their intuition strongly guides them. Thi...

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iniko

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African

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Iniko is a name with African origins. The meaning of Iniko is 'somebody who is born during tough or troubled times'. It is pronounced as In-eco. Though it is traditionally given to boys, the name can be unisex....

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