Africa has always been described as the home of modern civilization.
It is one of the continents that have stood the test of time when it has to do with cultural uniqueness. This is because Africa rarely accepts things that contravene the traditions and belief systems of African heritage.
If you wish to connect with the African heritage and share in their understanding and beliefs, one way to get started is by knowing and appreciating their African names. The meaning of African male names is generally associated with warriors and the strength of gods.
There are also other male African names that are symbolic of mother nature and fearlessness. This article presents a variety of African baby boy names you can give your infant.
Also, meanings have been attached to each of the names. Abiola, Zane, and Bale are some of the beautiful African boy names you can see below.
With so many names to choose from, finding the perfect name for a new baby is by no means an easy task! Traditional African Names are often influenced by a number of factors such as the time or day a baby is born, the family's faith, naming after ancestors, or the order of the child’s birth.
In the case of West African boy names, like in Ghanaian culture, a child will automatically have a ‘day name’.
It is a given name corresponding to the day of the week that they are born.
So, a baby boy born on a Monday would be named Kojo, and if he was born on a Thursday his name day name would be Yaw. It’s also very common for children to have several other given names as well as their ‘day name’.
We’ve scoured the internet in search of some of the best African boy names and have included the significant meanings and origins of each name to help you choose the perfect name for your precious new baby boy.
African Baby Boy Names With Swahili Origin
Check out our picks of some of the most popular African boy names with Swahili origin.
Abasi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'stern'.
Abdalla - Of Swahili origin meaning 'servant of God'.
Azizi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'the precious one'.
Badru - Of Swahili origin meaning 'one who is born on the full night'.
Balozi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'ambassador'.
Barack - Of Swahili origin meaning 'thunderbolt', 'lightning' or 'blessing'.
Daudi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'beloved'.
Haji - Of Swahili origin meaning 'born during the hajj', or 'pilgrimage to Mecca'.
Hamidi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'to be commended'.
Hamisi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'born on the fifth day of the week'.
Issa - Of Swahili origin meaning 'God is salvation'.
Jabari - Of Swahili origin Meaning 'fearless', 'brave one'.
Jabarl - Of Swahili origin meaning 'comforter'.
Jafari - Of Swahili origin meaning 'creek'.
Jahi - Of Swahili origin meaning 'dignified'.
Juma - Of Swahili origin meaning 'someone born on Friday'.
Omari - Of Swahili origin meaning 'God the highest’.
Omarr - Of Swahili origin meaning 'thriving, long life'.
Rafiki - Of Swahili origin meaning 'friend'.
Rajabu - Of Swahili origin meaning 'born in the seventh month of the Islamic calendar'.
Rashid - Of Swahili origin meaning 'thinker', 'counsellor'.
Salim - Of Swahili origin meaning 'peaceful'.
Tumaini - Of Swahili origin meaning 'hope'.
Yazid - Of Swahili origin meaning 'becoming greater'.
Zaim - Of Swahili origin meaning 'flowering'.
Zain - Of Swahili origin meaning 'flower'.
Zane - Of Swahili origin meaning 'well-born, noble'.
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