Names of African Origin

3,097 name results found of African origin

Mamadi M
The name "Mamadi" is of West African origin, particularly from the Mandinka language. It is commonly used in countries such as Guinea, Senegal, and Gambia. The name Mamadi means "God is with me" or......
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Mamadou M
The name "Mamadou" is of West African origin, particularly common in countries such as Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. It is derived from the Arabic name "Muhammad," which means "praiseworthy" or "highl......
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Mamadu M
The name "Mamadu" is of African origin, particularly common in Guinea-Bissau and other West African countries. It is derived from the Arabic name "Muhammad," which means "praised" or "praiseworthy.......
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Mamady M
The name "Mamady" is of African origin, specifically from the Malinke ethnic group in West Africa. It is a masculine name commonly used in Guinea, Mali, and other neighboring countries. The name Ma......
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Mame F
The name "Mame" is of African origin and is typically used as a feminine given name. It is derived from the Swahili word "mama," which means "mother." As a name, "Mame" symbolizes the nurturing and......
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Mammie F
The name "Mammie" is a diminutive form of the name "Mary" or "Martha" and is primarily used as a term of endearment for a grandmother or an older woman. It is often associated with the African Amer......
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Mamoudou M
The name "Mamoudou" is of African origin, specifically from the Fulani people of West Africa. It is derived from the Arabic name "Muhammad," which means "praiseworthy" or "highly praised." "Mamoudo......
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Manda F
The name "Manda" is of multiple origins and can have different meanings depending on the cultural context. In Sanskrit, "Manda" means "slow" or "dull." In African cultures, particularly in Nigeria,......
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Mande F
The name "Mande" is of African origin and is commonly used in several West African languages. It is derived from the Mandé ethnic group, which is spread across countries such as Mali, Guinea, Seneg......
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Mandela M
The name "Mandela" is of Xhosa origin and is derived from the word "Rolihlahla," which means "pulling the branch of a tree" or "troublemaker." It was given to Nelson Mandela by his teacher, as it w......
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